Shops around the country were super-hard hit when the economy crashed. A bunch dropped out of business, but immediately they started coming back, if only out of garages. Harley-Davidson didn’t help much. They sent a memo to all their dealers cutting the number of aftermarket parts they could carry and forcing dealers not to sell to local shops.
In the past, if a local shop needed a stock part, some could work a franchise deal for as little as a 10 percent discount out the back door. Local shops couldn’t make much, if anything, but it was a service to their customers. But recently, and with computer monitoring, the factory could put a complete kibosh on assisting local shops.
I laugh about this shit, because it’s as if fucking with the little guy is really going to stop or hold up anything. I can imagine some suit in a factory board meeting justifying his quarterly decline with aftermarket shops stealing their business.
So, what do good brothers of the faith do? James Simonelli, and the crew at Biker’s Choice and Twin Power developed a master plan to support small shops and even H-D dealers who need parts fast. They initiated a program to build much-needed stock replacement parts not available from the aftermarket. Sure, if you want to do a Twin Cam top end, you can find any number of manufacturers who make replacement pistons and rings, but there’s a bunch of stuff required from H-D until recently.
We are going to list some of these elements here from Twin Power and Biker’s Choice and we will continue to add parts, especially stock replacement parts offering improved performance and longevity, as they come on line. I’m sure James would also like to hear from you, if you have specific needs. Plus, if a stock part needed improvement, Twin Power will perform upgrades before anything hits the streets.
Twin Power Compensator Sprockets
Twin Power Introduces 34-Tooth Compensator Eliminator Sprocket
Biker’s Choice is excited to announce the addition of a 34-Tooth Compensator Eliminator Sprocket to the Twin Power line. Twin Power is known for their high-quality parts and accessories designed for the Harley-Davidson enthusiast.
The Compensator Eliminator Sprocket eliminates slipping, reduces noise, and improves the starting and starter life of the motorcycle. It reduces spinning weight by 4.8 lbs. and is designed to fit 07-15 Big Twin models and 2006 Dyna. It has been machined from 4140 heat-treated steel and is made in the USA.
This product does not require alternator rotor replacement.
The new 34-Tooth Compensator Eliminator Sprocket from Twin Power can be ordered through your local Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice dealer.
–By Beth Rauch
Crankshaft Position Sensor Now Available Exclusively from Twin Power
Never get stuck on the side of the road again with the new Crankshaft Position Sensor, exclusively from Twin Power. The sensor is an exact O.E.M. fit and offers the same function, a great addition to the ever-growing Twin Power product line.
“The Crankshaft Position Sensor is one of the most important parts of your motorcycle,” says James Simonelli, Brand Manager for Twin Power. “When it goes bad, your bike isn’t going anywhere. This new product will keep you on the road and solve a known problem without draining your wallet.”
This product has been endurance tested to 60,000 miles to ensure sensor longevity as well as 100% U.S. tested to O.E.M. specifications. It features an O.E.M.-style connector that provides an exact fit. It has a unique coverage for Harley-Davidsonâ applications.
The new sensors P/N 484897 and P/N 484898 replace H-D #s 32707-01C and 32798-00B respectively. They are available exclusively from Twin Power and retail for $52.95. They can be ordered through your local Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice dealer.
–By Beth Rauch
Clutch Kits Now Available from Twin Power
Twin Power is picking up speed with the introduction of new Clutch Kits to their growing line of aftermarket parts and accessories for V-Twin motorcycles. Made in the USA for Twin Power, these clutch kits offer riders an affordable option that provides stellar performance.
“We are excited to add these clutch kits to the Twin Power line. They offer smooth engagement, stock like fit, and increased service life at a great price point,” says James Simonelli, Brand Manager for Twin Power.
Each high-performance kit includes fiber and steel plates. Extra plate kits also include a 15% stronger diaphragm spring and increased surface area for greater torque capacity. Race proven friction material and tempered steel drive plates are utilized for excellent drivability and long service life. The kits currently retail for $114.50 to $162.95 (P/Ns 482033 through 482038).
Please note, 1998 and later kits should not be used on 2013 and later CVO and SE models.
The new Clutch Kits from Twin Power can be ordered through your local Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice dealer.
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Twin Power Shows You How to Install Their Tension Reliever Manual Primary Chain Adjuster
Learn how to install the new Tension Reliever Manual Primary Chain Adjuster. Twin Power has added an instructional video to their website to show you how to install the part and this simple installation can result in longer component life.
Brand Manager James Simonelli shows you how to install the part.
“An overtightened primary chain is known to cause premature failure of the engine, transmission and primary bearing as well as to cause other complications,” says James Simonelli, Brand Manager for Twin Power. “This video gives step-by-step instructions on how to install the tension reliever manual primary chain adjuster on your bikes. It’s really easy to put this part in place and get back on the road.”
Twin Power developed the part as a solution to the problem of overtightening. It is 100% made in USA, easy-to-adjust and it uses stock mounting hardware. The chain adjustment and tension check will require the removal of the outer primary cover. Please note, the Twin Power Tension Reliever Manual Primary Chain Adjuster is for use with a 34 tooth sprocket only.
The Twin Power Tension Reliever Manual Primary Chain Adjuster can be ordered through your local Tucker Rocky/ Biker’s Choice dealer.
Check the tech on Bikernet:
http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Twin_Power_Shows_You_How_to_Install_Their_
Tension_Reliever_Manual_Primary_Chain_Adjuster.aspx
Twin Power Gasket Line
Twin Power has done it again with the addition of gaskets to their ever-growing product line, giving the Harley-Davidson enthusiast another option when it comes to products for their motorcycles.
Made in the USA, Twin Power gaskets are offered as a kit that contains all of the gaskets and seals necessary, or separately as needed, to perform a specific job. The highest quality kits include AFM and MLS style gaskets.
“One of the biggest complaints we’ve heard about gaskets is how they’re packaged,” says James Simonelli, Brand Manager for Twin Power. “Many of the gaskets on the market are packaged in uneven quantities which makes no sense.”
“We’ve also reduced package quantities on many items to help keep inventory costs down,” adds Simonelli.
The new gaskets (P/Ns 043154 to 043299) from Twin Power retail for $3.95 to $152.95 and can be ordered through your local Tucker Rocky | Biker’s Choice dealer.
Visit Twin Power at http://twinpower-usa.com, Facebook and Instagram.
Stock Twin-Cam Cam Tensioner Shoes
Maintain your cam chain tensioner shoes with some help from Twin Power. A new instructional video has been added to their website to show you how to replace the part.
The new video from Twin Power.
“These tensioner shoes have been designed to replace only the worn-out parts rather than the complete assembly. This makes it easy to replace with tools that you have in a modestly equipped shop or even in your home garage,” says James Simonelli, Brand Manager for Twin Power. “This video gives step-by-step instructions on how to replace the cam chain tensioner shoes using the Twin Power tension installation tool for the 99-06 models and without the tool on 2007 and later.”
The Replacement Tensioner Shoes are economical replacements for expensive O.E.M. parts. They offer reduced friction, longer life and are high-temperature resistant. These replacement shoes are made in the USA of a material superior to O.E.M., and are sold in pairs. An installation tool is required to change the tensioner shoes on 99-06 (except 2006 Dyna) models. Twin Power has introduced the tensioner installation tool in conjunction with the replacement tensioner shoes for easy installation.
It is recommended that factory shoes be checked every 10,000 miles.
The Replacement Tensioner Shoes are economical replacements for expensive H-D parts and are designed to replace only the wear items rather than the complete assembly. They offer reduced friction, longer life and are high-temperature resistant. These replacement shoes are made in the USA of a material superior to O.E.M., and are sold in pairs.
An installation tool is required to change the tensioner shoes on ‘99-‘06 (except ‘06 Dyna)
models. Twin Power has introduced the tensioner installation tool in conjunction with the replacement tensioner shoes for easy installation.
It is recommended that factory shoes be checked every 10,000 miles.
We will bring you more Twin Power stock replacement parts from Biker’s Choice as they come on line.—Wrench
