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(as evidenced by the continuing changes seen in Harley’s new model mix) and with that growth came volume demand for high-value, premium price parts in an industry largely reduced to living on staples from 2010 onwards. Manufacturing entirely in-house at the company’s Georgia facility, HHI’s investments in manufacturing technology has been huge, with industry-leading technologies and processing systems, including CAD and solids-based computer systems resulting in precision of design and execution. Mark carefully selects raw materials of the highest qualities, including custom developed 6061 aircraft grade billet aluminum alloys, made to HHI’s own specifications. “High-strength steel alloys and the latest stainless steel materials, precision craftsmanship and strict quality control all contribute to delivering the best performing products in our categories,” says Mark. NEW X-26 AND X-30 BOLT-ON NECK RAKE KITS of the company’s newest 30 inch fenders. Hawg Halters offers a full range of accessories and performance parts to finish off X-26 and X-30 conversions, including billet lower legs, fork covers, fender spacers, 18 inch single and dual caliper kits, and a full range of Renegade Wheels with matching brake rotor and pulley options. BRAKES X30 In addition to its popular bolt-on triple tree and complete Builder Kit options for 23” wheels, this year saw Hawg Halters debut its new X-26 and X-30 Bolt- On Neck Rake Kit program wheels for 26” and 30” wheels. The X-30 Bolt-On Neck Rake Kit is ready to ship, and here it is fully assembled and tested, seen with one 24 X-26 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - JUNE 2018 HHI’s complete line of 4 and 6- piston brake calipers fit a range of OEM or custom brake rotors from 10 to 18 inches in diameter as stock replacements and custom build calipers in Show Chrome, Black and Blaze Red. “Our calipers are engineered for maximum braking performance and show quality looks. I think it is important that they work great and look good too. The front caliper kits are one-piece, direct bolt-on kits for most 1984 and up H-D models. Manufactured from 6061 billet aluminum, they are an inherently stronger, more rigid caliper with less weight than the average stock or OEM caliper and even most imported cast aluminum products.” The differential bore 4 and 6 piston design means a smaller diameter piston at the lead-in of the rotor and a larger piston on the trailing side. “Optimum friction dynamics are achieved by equalizing the heat distribution throughout the brake pad to rotor interface. The differential bore ratio and total volumetric displacement is engineered to promote the best possible brake caliper response and brake lever feel. “We also employ dual piston seals, which provides each piston with two layers of protection from contamination, which in turn delivers long-term, leak proof operation. An added benefit of this sealing system is improved piston pullback, which reduces brake pad drag on the rotor.” Since 2013 HHI has used DP sintered brake pads to deliver “high performance braking with long lasting, low dust, low noise friction material. DP Brakes’ were the first sintered brake pads made for motorcycles. In effect, they invented the use of sintered pads in motorcycle applications and their experience and the known superiority of sintered brake pad compounds make DP the ideal partner for us.” Compatible with either DOT 4 or DOT 5 brake fluid, all HHI calipers ship complete with the pads, mounting hardware, 10 mm banjo bolt and crush washers for easy installation. NEXT GENERATION BIG WHEEL BRAKES HHI’s 6-Piston Direct Bolt-On Caliper and True Floating Brake Rotor Kit for big wheels features a purpose-built 6-piston differential bore caliper that has been designed specifically for 18” brake rotors. “The upgraded 6-piston configuration is optimized for use with the stock late model hand controls,” says