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New additions to Zodiac range Zodiac continues to increase the range of parts and accessories it carries with the addition of Kraft/Tech hardtail frames for ’04 to present, rubber mount, Evoengined Sportsters drivetrains. The chrome shocks from Made from seamless thick-wall Zodiac are available to fit ’84 tubing, the frames feature 1-1/4in to present Softail models tubing with a 11?2in diameter simulation of the original left and right backbone. The frames are available with 30 handlebar switches, as well as the degrees rake for use with 130 wide rear tire speedometer on CAN-Bus (HD-Link) equipped in conjunction with a 11?8in belt, 30 degrees ‘11 to present Softail and ‘12 to present Dyna rake and 2in stretch in the down tubes for models. Once installed it allows the use of use with a 180 wide rear tire and 11?8in wide aftermarket handlebar switches and push belt or 34 degrees rake and 2in or 3in stretch buttons and does not change the stock in the down tubes for use with a 180 wide functions, including the hazard warning rear tire and 11?8in wide belt. Wide frames will accept a 200 wide rear tire when final drive is flasher and the front running lights as used on domestic US models. converted to chain drive. The CAN Switchbox, which measures 2.36 x All of frames have TIG/MIG welds, solid steel 1.96 x 0.39in, also allows users to change to CNC machined neck and CNC machined billet an aftermarket speedometer without getting steel axle carriers and TÜV is currently in any error messages displayed. All information progress. On frames for older applications is sent from the CAN Switchbox to the stock (‘86–‘03 Sportsters) TÜV approval is already electronic control module, just as with the in place. stock handlebar controls. Zodiac also has winged and round oil tanks and rear fender braces available to work with ZODIAC INTERNATIONAL the Kraft/Tech frames. Mijdrecht, NETHERLANDS Catering to Softail riders, Zodiac is able to Tel: +31 (0)297 288 621 supply chrome shocks. Versions of the shocks [email protected] are ready to fit ’84 to present Softail models, www.zodiac.nl the version for ’89-‘99 models is adjustable for length. Three options are available to fit: ’84-‘88 Softail models, ’89-‘99 Softail models, The CAN-Switchbox allows the and all ‘00 to present Softail models including use of aftermarket handlebar the Rocker. switches and push buttons on Another part designed to improve the looks newer models of a bike is the billet saddlebag latch cover available from Zodiac. CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and then chrome plated or black anodized with clear ball milled cuts, they replace the original equipment saddlebag latch cover. The covers fit ‘93 to present Touring models equipped with color matched hard saddlebags. Among the hard parts being supplied by Zodiac is the CAN-Switchbox, which enables Kraft/Tech’s hardtail frames for ’04 to present, rubber mount, Evoengined Sportsters drivetrains are offered in a variety of rake and stretch configurations The CNC machined billet aluminum latch covers replace the OEM parts www.AMDchampionship.com AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - SEPTEMBER 2013 47