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Drag Specialties Seats now offer a double diamond pat-
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grade vinyl on the sides. This patented process
reduces surface temperature by as much as
25°F for a cooler seat, higher durabil-
ity and longer life over conventional
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ible urethane foam interior to provide
maximum comfort. The 3/16" ABS
thermoformed seat base has a car-
peted bottom and rubber bumpers to
protect paint from damage. A handy
EZ-Mount system requires no tools
for taking the seat on and off. Seat
geometry places the rider 2" farther
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on model) than the stock seat for a
better rider position with improved
styling. The seat also covers the two
seat fender studs for a low, clean look. Can
be used with Drag Specialties solo rear seats
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Proudly made in the U.S.A. Available with your choice
of black or silver double-diamond stitching for 97-07
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cialties, DragSpecialties.com.
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It is no secret that everyone wants his bikes to run cooler. Especially
the oil-cooled M-8. The ThunderMax oil cooler fan is the answer to
that problem.
The oil cooler is speed and temperature activated. The fan comes
on automatically at 210 F when the motorcycle is under 20 MPH. This
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The oil cooler fan mounts directly behind the stock oil cooler and
does not require the oil lines and oil cooler to be removed unlike other
fans on the market. The fan assembly only takes 15 minutes to install.
The unit is completely plug-and-play with a ThunderMax ECM:
just install, plug in the connector on the fan to the stock connector on
the bike, and you are ready to ride. If you have a stock ECM, you will
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Incorporating the latest Arai technology—in-
cluding the Variable Axis System Type-Z Pro
Shade System Shield, upper ventilation system
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ity, and protection expected of an Arai helmet.
The newly developed VAS-Z shield system with
a lower pivot point that allows a smoother shell
in the temple area. This system also allows the
helmet to slide more smoothly should it contact
the ground or obstacles, contribut-
ing to gains in protection.. Less
weight and a low center of grav-
ity decreases rider fatigue
and helps riders focus
on what’s important:
riding. Tthe compact
design has been re-
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decrease wind re-
sistance and reduce
rider fatigue. There
are four shells covering
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tuned one-piece multi-
density EPS liner and
comfort padding, giving
you a complete compact
package. Arai Helmets,
AraiAmerica.com.