These 4” slip-on mufflers have billet tips and use an innovative baffle technology that features 2” baffles which provides free-flowing exhaust. Python states that these baffles provide a quiet idle and mellow cruising tone but a more aggressive sound when you hammer on the throttle, which provides improved performance that you can feel. The billet […]
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Python 4″ Slip-On Mufflers For Harley-Davidson Baggers
Published by June 13th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.H-D1 Bike Builder Tool Now Available For All Harley Models: The H-D1 Bike Builder Tool at Harley-Davidson website has been expanded to include all current Harleymotorcycle models and has new added features. H-D1 Bike Builder lets visitors virtually customize their dream Harley-Davidson motorcycle with select Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories®. Builders can gauge the visual impact of […]
New Roland Sands Design Tracker Belt Guards
Published by June 12th, 2012 in Accessories and Customs.RSD offers these good looking high quality belt guards featuring a unique drill and slot pattern on the top and a drilled pattern on the side. They lighten up the belt area and give a custom touch to a part that most customizers use to strip off the factory bike. Simple bolt-on installation. Available for […]
Interview Matt Olsen About The Knucklehead He Is Building For The Born Free Show
Published by June 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Born-Free Show, 4th edition, is June 30th in Oak Canyon Ranch, CA. The event is all about like minded individuals loving old motorcycles and having a good time together enjoying these bikes of the past in a peaceful setting. This show is meant to unite people from all walks of life in a friendly […]
New LED Tail Lamp For Harley-Davidson Trike Models. Chrome Or Black Housing. Red Or Smoked Lens.
Published by June 12th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Harley Trike LED Tail Lamp features the Bar & Shield Logo is available with your choice of red Lens in a chrome housing (P/N 67800134) or smoked lens in a black housing (P/N 67800135) and costs $324 each. It features a full array of 20 fast-acting LED lamps for brilliant running and brake […]
Bare Bones Tracker By LA Speed Shop
Published by June 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Custom bike competitions are to show builders’ skills and to help them find new clients. After winning Las Vegas Bikefest “Artistry In Iron” championship, Chris Richardson from LA Speed Shop had no difficulty finding a local client whose ambition was to get from him a rideable custom deserving to become next year’s winner in the […]
Brukus Boot Shield And Exhaust Protector
Published by June 9th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.The cure for preventing your expensive riding boot/shoe from melting on the hot exhaust pipe and your pipe to be ruined by the ugly and difficult to remove burned rubber marks of such encounter. Not only it will save you money (pipe & shoe) and time cleaning the mess, but this shield is quite good […]
2012 J&P Cycles Vintage Motorcycles Rally
Published by June 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Events.Conceived for the Super Freni 2-piston brake (featured here) this line of brackets are built in stainless steel, laser cut and available for front and rear application with 11,5″ disc rotor. The front brackets are available for 39mm and 41.2mm Showa forks from the year 1986 to 1999 and for springer brackets mounted on floating […]
2012 Roland Sand Design Products Promo Video
Published by June 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.This RSD produced video shows off some of Roland Sands 2012 collection of motorcycle parts as well as riding apparel.
Father’s Day Gift Idea. Louvered Garage Sign
Published by June 7th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.Father’s Day is June 17th. Something that Dad will always love for his office, garage or man cave somewhere in the house, a louvered and pinstriped sign from So-Cal Speed Shop (set 1946.) Only $40 for this aluminum sign measuring 11 3/4 W) “x16″(H) available in white, red, black in either gloss or matte finish. […]
Sudco Keihin & Mikuni Performance Carburetor Kits, Rebuild & Tuning Services
Published by June 6th, 2012 in Customs and Engines.Sudco International is renown worldwide in the powersports industry for their professionally designed and tested, easy-to-install Keihn and Mikuni Performance Carburetor Kits for any Motorcycle, ATV, Personal Watercraft and Snowmobile application. They also carry all individual carburetors, replacement parts, tuning components, cables and twist throttles to help with any maintenance or restoration project.
Baker Bully Primary Cover For Harley Touring Models. Now Available In Chrome Finish.
Published by June 5th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Like me, you may have wondered why when Baker launched 3 months ago its new Bully Primary for Harley touring models, it was available only in black. No special reason, just a question of timing. So, it’s worth mentioning that the Bully is now also available in chrome if such is your preference. It comes as […]
Rolling Thunder US Navy Tribute Custom Motorcycle
Published by June 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This U.S .Navy theme bike built by Dar Holdsworth of Darwin Motorcycles is one of 4 custom motorcycles unveiled at Rolling Thunder’s 25th anniversary on May 26, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Jay Allen managed the tribute build project with each bike built to honor a branch of the military. Dar being a U.S. Air Force […]
Regarding rear braking, everybody’s leaning on just one side for sprocket and brake. Either called Sprockster, or brake/sprocket, installed right or left, may models are already available. But this one from Kustom Tech is a little bit more minimalistic with more groove details in the 2-piston caliper that you may like. Available for 3/4″ or […]
Trask Performance Twin Cam Turbo Systems
Published by June 2nd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The rush, the love of speed and power. Extra power available at the twist of the wrist is what turbo charging is all about. But if you plan to a very large increase of horsepower via a Turbo Charger, typically your engine will require new internal and additional fuel delivery requirements. Trask Performance offers and […]
New Harley-Davidson Mini Floorboard Kits
Published by June 1st, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.These new compact, supportive footboards ($199.95) are conceived to replace standard footpegs on many Harley-Davidson models to enhance foot support and offer more boot-position options and comfort on long rides. Available in two sizes and in chrome or gloss black finish, Mini Footboards mount to the standard H-D® footpeg supports and can be used in […]
This one-off street friendly Triumph is based on the factory Scrambler model. To give it a sporty look modifications include: Upside down forks equipped with Magura-Super-Moto braking system with 4-stroke radial callipers, plus a radial master brake cylinder. Öhlins spring elements. Heavy Pirelli studded tires, dimensions of 110/80-19 and 140/80-18, making this bike stands noticeably […]
Custom Bike Building Basics For The Backyard Garage Mechanic.
Published by May 30th, 2012 in Books, Builders, Customs and Editorial.Pro-builders know and use a lot of tricks to get around the difficulties they encounter daily while custom building one-off bikes. If you are a backyard garage mechanic, you want to know as many of these tricks as possible. In this new book, through 3 start-to-finish assemblies (1 Shovelhead, 2 Panheads) built on a working […]
New Mid-Control Kit For Harley-Davidson V-Rod Night Rod Special
Published by May 30th, 2012 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Maybe the Harley Night Rod special should have been sold standard equipped with mid-controls. The new V-Rod® Mid-Control Kit (P/N 50700013, $499.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® coverts a V-Rod® Night Rod® Special from its Original Equipment forward foot brake and shift controls to mid-controls, and the rider from a laid-back, foot-forward posture to an […]
Saxon Motorcycles Confirming On Twitter And Facebook It Is Looking For A Buyer
Published by May 30th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On April 10, 2012 I broke the news that Saxon Motorcycles was in big trouble and for sale. Until yesterday, Chief Executive Officer Mark Borodkin never officially confirmed the news. Today, in a strange way to do it, Saxon Motorcycles announced on Twitter, in less that 140 characters, that it is for sale and posted […]
Billy Lane Prison Air Force Custom Motorcycle
Published by May 29th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Videos.Tech Sheet: Frame: Billy Lane, 26-degree rake. Wheels: 23″. Engine: S&S Flathead Power Knucklehead 93″. Transmission: Baker 6-speed. Open Belt Drive System: 2″ Evil Engineering. Engraving: by Heather of New of New Line Engraving. Taillight: VL Tedd Cycle. Seat: Adam Croft from Last Ride Customs. Grips/Pegs: Choppers Inc. 44mag Nickel shell casings. Gas tank, headlight, […]
Primo Ultra Narrow Slimline Belt Drive
Published by May 29th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.A recent addition to the Primo Belt Drives line-up is an ultra narrow open belt drive designed for 1990-2006 Evo & Twin Cam Softails®. This 11mm kit features a 1-3/4″ wide “dense pack” Kevlar Polychain® Super Belt. This combination has been tested to withstand horsepower loads in excess of 150 H.P. The Slimline™ belt drive uses […]
First Automatic Loud Horn And Headlight Warning System for Motorcycles
Published by May 29th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.We all have had a few close calls with other vehicles, and factory horns are almost of no use in those emergency situations. So Peter Olt, an electric engineer, invented an automatic motorcycle loud horn and headlight warning system. With it you can warn motorists up to 3 blocks away. If interested, for Father’s Day […]
Most custom builders and vendors you have known and appreciated during the last 30 years are entering or already belong to the baby-boomers segment of the population. A few of them have or will have a succession in place when they retire. Here in the US, the most well known example is the Ness family […]
Arlen Ness Deep Cut Fairing Windshield Trim
Published by May 27th, 2012 in Accessories, Chassis, Customs and Editorial.In chrome or black anodized finish, to create a beautiful transition between the windshield and the fairing of your Harley touring bike models: 1998 to 2012 FLHT/FLHTC/FLHTCU/FLHX and Harley FL trikes. Machined from billet aluminum. Complementing other “Deep Cut” accessories of the Arlen Ness lineup.
