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CCE - LePera ‘Sprocket’ and ‘KickFlip’ 'Sprocket' 'Kickflip' Custom Chrome Europe has the latest new seats in stock from the North Holywood, California based workshops of respected seat specialist Le Pera. Available for selected FXR, Dyna, Sportster and Touring models, a selection of stitch styles is available including ‘Smooth’, ‘Diamond’ and ‘Pleated’. Two stylish new designs are offered - the ‘KickFlip’ for ’06-’17 Dynas and the Sprocket Solo for ’08 and up Baggers. Described as a “sinfully ‘Bobbed and Chopped’ design, the ‘Sprocket’ solo creates enough back support for highway riding, with a bobbed back that updates one of our most popular designs from the 1970s,” says Bob Le Pera Jr. The ‘KickFlip’ for ’06-’17 Dynas is additionally available in ‘Pleated Gripper’ and ‘Basket Weave’ stitch finishes - “this is the seat that every Freestyler would be stoked to own” says Bob. Like all LePera seats, it has 46 years of handcraftsmanship invested into every detail and features a powder-coated 16- gauge steel base plate, a specially poured high-density “Marathon” molded foam foundation and double-stitched handcrafted cover with bonded polyester thread for durability. CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE Grolsheim, GERMANY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.custom-chrome-europe.com www.lepera.com Vanson LED Equipped Drifter The Drifter LED from respected Fall River, Massachusetts based manufacturer Vanson Leathers, is an updated edition of its established and popular Drifter design, and features integrated high visibility, waterproof LEDs sewn in to the back and upper arms. Constructed in the customary, high quality 3.5 ounce leather that Vanson has always been known for, the jacket delivers exceptional night time visibility from the rear and sides to keep riders noticeable even when not in direct street or vehicle lights. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES As a hazard warning, the LEDs flash if the jacket’s accelerometers and gyroscope in the ‘Little Black Box’ that goes in the pocket detect that the rider is braking or has hit the pavement. The Vanson Leathers Drifter jacket “incorporates the retro look that bikers want in their motorcycle leather along with features that contribute to both the www.AMDchampionship.com comfort and safety of the rider.” Constructed in medium weight ‘Firenze’ cowhide the Drifter has two zip close hand pockets, two zip close inside lining pockets, anodized black metal zippers, chrome snaps, zip close sleeves, nylon athletic mesh lining and leather wind flap. The Drifter is available with Vanson’s current generation of patented race track derived Grand Prix Floating Armor System (F.A.S.) Hard Armor. Assembled at Vanson, the armor pieces are made of a hard thermoplastic disc sewn to closed-cell impact- absorbent polyethylene foam, laminated to Velcro pile on both sides for strength and rigidity. The edges are encapsulated in their 3.5 ounce leather for added protection from the edges of the plastic shell. The Floating Attachment System (F.A.S.) - along with the company’s current generation of Soft Armor - prevents the forces of landing and sliding causing the jacket to pull away from the rider in an accident; the F.A.S. feature allows the armor to stay in position. The CE-approved armor for the elbows and shoulders is pre-installed with the back pad (a row of hard thermoplastic scales fastened with medical rivets to the same foam backing) separately available. Available in men’s and women’s sizes, Vanson Drifter jackets are made at the company’s New England facility, south of Boston. VANSON LEATHERS Fall River, Massachusetts, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.vansonleathers.com AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - OCTOBER 2018 53