S&S project engineer Kayle Pauling explains: If an engine’s displacement is increased and other performance upgrades are performed, the stock 50mm throttle body just can’t deliver as much air as the engine demands. This limits the usable rpm range and puts a lid on peak horsepower. The issue was that it’s hard to find a […]
Archive for June, 2012
More Air, More Power For Your Engine. S&S Introduces The Hog Huge Boar EFI Throttle Bodies For 2008-Up Harleys.
Published by June 21st, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.2012 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge! A 3rd edition is set to start from Las Vegas August 5th and end 7 days later in Irving, New York, a less than 6000 mile ride. Rules are not set in stone and a press release from Hoka Hey is mentioning that the organization is still encouraging new ideas […]
2013 V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati. New Dates And Show Hours.
Published by June 21st, 2012 in Editorial and Events.After an extensive surveys and input from both attending dealers and exhibitors, in an effort to meet requests, the V-Twin Expo will extend Saturday and Sunday show hours and will eliminate Monday show. The 13th Annual V-Twin Expo is not open to the public and focuses exclusively on the American v-twin motorcycle market. Organizers market […]
Neo-Fusion Rocker Boxes For Harley Twin-Cam Engines
Published by June 20th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Realizing that Harley-Davidson Twin Cam owners don’t have many choices regarding after-market Rocker Boxes, Japanese Custom Builder Kenji Nagai of Ken’s Factory in Japan and Cycle Kraft in California, designed this set that he calls “Neo-Fusion” style. And if you are tempted, know that he also proposes a full line of custom parts featuring the […]
Second Edition Of The Transcontinental Motorcycle Cannonball Run. Update.
Published by June 20th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For the second edition, the coast-to-coast endurance run across the United States is for pre-1930 antique motorcycles. Lonnie Isam, Jr., owner of Jurassic Racing in Sturgis, South Dakota, and promoter of the Motorcycle Cannonball Run II announced today that the historic transcontinental event scheduled for 17 days in September has its roster full and the […]
Performance Valvetrain Components For Harley-Davidson® Flathead Motors
Published by June 20th, 2012 in Editorial and Engines.Not the most sexy products, but because of the number of old Flathead motors (Flatties) being put back on the road and needing to breath a new life, it is good to know that Kibblewhite Precision Machining Inc., since 75 years the worldwide leader in high performance valvetrain components, now offers forged Black Diamond® valves and […]
Russ and Sam, two friends, met in the park every day to feed the pigeons, watch the squirrels, and discuss world problems. One day Russ didn’t show up. Sam didn’t think much about it, and figured maybe he had a cold or something. But after Russ hadn’t shown up for a week or so, Sam really […]
Portable Solo Bag For Your Softail Or Rigid Frame Bike
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.Hundreds of leather solo bag models for your Rigid or Softail scoot are available from many manufacturers. Most of them look alike and most can’t be easily carried away after the ride. This one, in many heavyweight leather styles and colors (tan, brown, black), comes with a rugged shoulder strap. Measuring 10” W x 7”-14” […]
Revolution Manufacturing Brings The 23″ Front Wheel Craze To Victory Motorcycles. Fender & Triple Tree Included.
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Thanks to Revolution Manufacturing, the big front wheel craze expands to Victory motorcycles. Their new Big 23″ Wheel Kit for Victory Cross Country, Hard Ball, and Crossroads models includes: the forged aluminum 23″ wheel in gloss black finish to look close to stock (complete with hubs and bearings), 6 degree triple trees with all bolts […]
White Knuckle. A Movie About The Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run.
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Videos.In September 2010, 50 riders participated to an historical 16-day and 3300 mile coast to coast ride on pre-1916 motorcycles. “White Knucke” is the story of this epic ride filmed by Award Winning Filmmaker Brian Darwas. Witness as these bikes are pushed past their limits! Get an upfront look at parking lot engine rebuilds! and […]
J&P Cycles Open House Rally Is June 23-24, 2012.
Published by June 19th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The 33rd Annual J&P Cycles Open House – now known as the J&P Cycles Open House Rally – is scheduled for June 23-24 at their headquarters outside Anamosa, Iowa! 25,000 motorcyclists are expected and more than 100 vendors will be on site showing off their merchandise including a staggering 20 semis! See Geoff Aaron’s Red […]
Traditional choppers will never go out of style and today’s chopper era could be characterized by this one featuring the best of hand-crafted appearance without the gaudy accessories often seen on some “chopper models” produced by now defunct “small production custom motorcycle” companies.
“Ride To Work Day” is a 501 c4 non-profit organization, advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday utility riding to the public. Event organizer Andy Golfine explains: “Motorcycle riders are a minority. Commuting and transportation riders are a minority within a minority. Motorcycles will someday be […]
American Made Lazy Boy Jacket For the Café Crowd
Published by June 17th, 2012 in Editorial and Merchandise.The new “Lazy Boy” jacket by Roland Sands Design is as inviting as a well broken-in Barcalounger… and even more comfortable. The Lazy Boy blends Racer fit and function with the durability and comfort of a heavy cotton duck fabric. An added benefit of the 14.75 oz. duck material is the fact that it is […]
Sturgis Rally. Buffalo Chip® Partners With Red Bull.
Published by June 16th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.I will not explain to you the difference between Bulls and Buffalos (check Here) but Red Bull and The Buffalo Chip are partnering in Sturgis with the Energy Drink sponsoring the rally largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ that takes place over 9 straight days on 5 different stages. The list of world class bands includes […]
Announcing The Wedding Of Custom Builder Russell Mitchell On July 28, 2012
Published by June 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Custom Builders get married, too. And do it very romantically… Custom builder Russell Mitchell from Exile Cycles will get married on July 28th to long time girlfriend Rachel Reza. It will happen July 28th at 6.30 pm on a beautiful Malibu beach, California. Just after the Bride and Groom say yes to each other, I will […]
In a new federal study released Thursday, the CDC, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, re-affirms that fewer motorcyclists die in states that require helmets, and the costs to society are lower too. According to the CDC, motorcycles account for about 3 percent of the registered vehicles on the road. But about 14 percent of […]
New Corbin Trunkrest For Harley-Davidson Tourpaks
Published by June 15th, 2012 in Chassis, Customs and Editorial.Corbin is launching the Ovalbac Trunkrest for Harley-Davidson Tourpaks. It gives your passenger generous body contact for more square inches of weight dispersion and for long range touring comfort. Contoured contact area and Comfort Cell foam provides more support and less hot spots. Includes genuine “Italian” leather and a host of decorating options to coordinate […]
From Spectro Performance Oils. Your motorcycle cables play a crucial role in keeping your bike on the road, but most riders neglect them until they fail. A few simple tips can save you time, money and prevent you from being stranded on the road with a broken cable. When lubricating the control cables on your […]
Victory Rider Magazine, the official publication of the Victory Riders Association, has published its first digital edition. The new format can be accessed at Victory Motorcycles by pulling down the Community/Events button on the home page. This will replace the print edition that has been published since 2005. The digital format utilizes technology embraced by leading […]
Sauber F1 Team Cuts Formula 1 Car In Half To Expose Secrets Within
Published by June 14th, 2012 in Videos.New Harley-Davidson Handlebar Clock
Published by June 14th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.If you feel you really need one on your bike….. it’s a waterproof, Battery-Powered Time Piece Available in Chrome or Black Finish. The new analog Handlebar Clock (P/N 70900307 Chrome, P/N 70900308 Black; $79.95) has a 1.75-inch diameter face that’s easy to read at a glance. The waterproof Handlebar Clock mounts to the clutch lever […]
“Every time I start thinking the world is all bad, I see some people on motorcycles. It makes me take another look…” Steve McQueen
Rock Guitar God Slash With Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators To Play The Sturgis Buffalo Chip®
Published by June 14th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® welcomes influential hard rock Guitar God Slash, featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, to The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling™ on Friday Aug 10th, 2012 during the famed Sturgis motorcycle rally. Slash, a member of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, has been on the forefront of American rock for […]
Hap Arnold’s Bomber Command Cafe By Hot Rod Artist Larry Grossman
Published by June 14th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.But who is Hap Arnold, you ask? The Commanding General of the whole Army Air Force during World War II. So the fact that Hap’s got an awesome WWII B-17 Bomber mounted on the roof of his 1940’s Art Deco style cafe should come as no surprise. At least that’s what Larry Grossman reasoned when […]
Coming To Sturgis In August. Sons Of Anarchy Themed Harley-Davidson Bikes And Expanded Line Of Merchandise.
Published by June 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A deal has been signed between 20th Century Fox Consumer Products and Bartel’s Harley-Davidson in Marina Del Rey, California for the production of 100 limited edition motorcycles that will retail for about $25,000 each at Harley dealers this fall. Although no details have been given about how these bikes are going to look, it’s not difficult […]
