hink how frustrating it would be if you went grocery shopping and had to get your milk at one store, your bread at another, and your eggs at a third place. And yet some dealers buy their shop staples–like oil, cleaners, filters, batteries, and brake pads–from several different sources, when all they really need is to make one stop at the V-twin aftermarket’s version of a big-box store–Drag Specialties.
     Every shop needs oil, and Drag Specialties has a complete line of petroleum and synthetic oils for engines, transmissions, and primaries. The engine oils provide outstanding cold-start protection, contain special additives that provide excellent wear protection and durability while guarding against sludge buildup and oil breakdown, and meet Harley-Davidson warranty criteria. The transmission oils feature an exceptional extreme-pressure additive package for outstanding film strength, and excellent wear protection and durability.
     Air filters are another staple item, and Drag Specialties carries a complete line of washable and reusable air filters for both OE and aftermarket applications. They’re designed to maximize airflow and provide peak filtration, and are made in the U.S.A. Air-filter cleaner kits are available, too, complete with cleaner and oil to wash and refresh dirty filters.
     Drag Specialties is your one-stop source for control cables in stock and alternative lengths. They’re available in black vinyl to match stock cables, or braided for a custom look, and come individually packaged for easy display.
     Clutches don’t often wear out quickly, but when they do wear out, you’d better have the parts in stock. With Drag Specialties clutch kits you have your choice of organic plates for stock replacement or Kevlar plates for increased durability. They’re both designed to perform under extreme heat conditions and allow smooth, precise shifting. They’re 100 percent asbestos-free, and can be run wet or dry. For high-performance applications Drag Specialties high-performance clutch kits offer extended clutch life, fade- and slip-free operation, and superior shifting. The friction plates are made of high-heat materials, and the steel plates won’t expand and cause fade. These kits are designed to last up to three times as long as stock plates.
     Drag Specialties offers four types of brake pads to fit just about any application. Sintered-metal pads by DP Brakes are ideal when braking performance and durability are the primary requirements. Kevlar-organic pads work best in high-heat, high-performance applications. Semi-metallic pads make great OE replacements pads, and ceramic-organic pads offer more protection for polished and chromed brake rotors. All pads meet or exceed OEM specifications, and are available for both stock Harleys and aftermarket calipers.
A dead battery is a showstopper no matter what you ride. Drag Specialties batteries are made to keep the good times rolling. They’re designed for high-performance engines that need extra cranking power, and their superior engineering features include a radial grid design for maximum cranking amps. These sealed, spill-proof batteries come pre-filled and pre-charged (with a few exceptions) and are direct replacements for the stock battery on most popular Harley-Davidsons and Buells.
     To help keep those batteries in top condition, Drag Specialties has a complete line of chargers in 5A, 1.25A, and 750mA models. Each one brings a battery to full charge, then monitors the voltage, increasing the charge level again if necessary. All chargers come complete with alligator clips, and a harness that attaches to the bike’s battery for quick, convenient battery maintenance.
     All of the above products come in Drag Specialties packaging, made to hang on displays and save you precious room in the parts department. In addition, POP displays are available for many Drag Specialties products, including general floor displays, and specific ones for oil, batteries, and FatBook catalogs and CDs.
     Drag Specialties products are stocked in all six U.S. warehouse locations, and two in Canada, for fast delivery no matter where you are. New part numbers, fitments, and applications are being added all the time, as well as specials on popular products, so check with your Drag Specialties rep today and get everything you need from one source–it’s just smart shopping.



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Volume 14 #3


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