Cardo Systems Announces Special Edition PACKTALK BLACK

Cardo Systems announced PACKTALK BLACK, a new special-edition model that pairs sleek, dark styling with unmatched, industry-leading sound by JBL. In addition to utilizing Cardo’s proprietary, and proven, Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC) technology, PACKTALK BLACK features powerful 45mm JBL speakers, a sleek, blacked-out design and a three-year warranty to create the industry’s most sophisticated and dynamic motorcycle communications system.

Making its global debut via a YouTube Q&A with motocross icon Ricky Carmichael, PACKTALK BLACK offers the same industry-leading features riders have relied on with the PACKTALK BOLD and PACKTALK SLIM. Cardo’s state-of-art, DMC-powered devices function with a self-adjusting network that automatically maintains a connection, thus allowing up to 15 riders to seamlessly join, leave and rejoin at a distance of up to five miles. Like other PACKTALK models, PACKTALK BLACK is water and dustproof, offers 13 hours of battery life, and features the always-on Natural Voice Operation – allowing riders to keep their eyes on the road, hands on the bars, and activate their device by simply saying “Hey, Cardo.”

“The PACKTALK BLACK is the ultimate choice for riders who demand the highest level of style and performance, coupled with the industry’s best, most proven and reliable technology,” said Dan Emodi, Cardo Systems’ Chief Marketing Officer. “With the industry’s first, and only three-year complete warranty, riders can reap the benefits of PACKTALK’s superior, proven technology and unmatched features, but do so with a darker, edgier expression of personal style.”

PACKTALK BLACK joins Cardo’s robust lineup of PACKTALK and FREECOM communication systems. Starting with Cardo’s Bluetooth FREECOM series, riders can select a model best suited for their needs at various price points. The FREECOM 1+, $139.95, was designed for two-up, rider-to-passenger communication, while the FREECOM 2+, $169.95, provides two-way, mid-range Bluetooth communication. The FREECOM 4+, $249.95, is the ultimate in four-way Bluetooth communication. Riders who prefer DMC connectivity can select between the PACKTALK SLIM, PACKTALK BOLD, both available for $339.95.

Link: Cardo Systems

+6-Inch Custom Springer Forks

Give your ride that “old school” look with a Drag Specialties +6-Inch Custom Springer Fork. These forks are an economical alternative to a shock-dampened type springer. They come fully assembled with an in-line top bracket without a built-in rake. They measure 37 inches from top bearing to axle and have a 1-inch outer diameter steering stem that is designed for Timken-type bearings. Both rear legs come threaded for right or left brakes. The forks require a wheel compatible with a ¾-inch outer diameter axle. The included ¾-inch outer diameter axle kit contains a brake mount pivot with thrust washer and hub spacers (custom spacers might be required depending on the wheel used). The forks measures 9¼ inches between the rockers and the riser mounts are on 4¾-inch centers and threaded ½-inch-20. These forks do no accept spotlight bars and have no fender mounts. They are available in chrome and black for 1984 to 2017 Big Twin and 1986 to 2003 XL models (except Dressers and Dyna Glides). The suggested retail price is $719.95 for black and $749.95 for chrome.