This Screamin’ Eagle Variable Pressure Clutch (P/N 37000121, $289.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor accessories is designed to enhance the performance of an original equipment clutch. This bolt-on kit uses the centrifugal force of spinning weights to apply increasing pressure to the stock clutch pressure plate as RPM rises. Peak clutch tension is increased from 120 […]
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Harness High-performance Power With New Screamin’ Eagle Variable Pressure Clutch.
Published by April 12th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Baker Drivetrain “Cabin Fever” Promotion Ends April 15.
Published by April 10th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.Up north, weather is still very cold, preventing many to jump on their bike for their first Spring ride. If you’ve got cabin fever waiting for a break in the gloomy weather, it may be just the time you need to do a final upgrade before the cold finally goes away. Until April 15, Baker […]
Barnett Low Profile Lock-Up Pressure Plate. Pressure Increases With RPM’s.
Published by March 21st, 2013 in Customs and Driveline.The all new Barnett “Low Profile” Lock-up Pressure Plate for 1998-13 Harley Davidson Big Twins (except 2013 CVO/SE) is specifically designed to fit under stock or aftermarket primary and derby covers and increases the capacity of your stock clutch while keeping lever effort to a minimum- even with big inch motors! It’s done by using […]
Daytona Bike Week 2013. Baker Drivetrain Showdown At The Iron Horse Saloon Wednesday March 13.
Published by March 13th, 2013 in Driveline, Editorial and Events.BAKER, a name known for unapologetically innovating, top-end drivetrain components in the American Big Twin industry, is once again bringing the mayhem, this time to Daytona, in a way ONLY BAKER can bring it! Who knows more about burnouts than the Drivetrain Authority? And being the originators of the drag style head-to-head burnout competition they […]
Powertrain Alignment Tool For Touring Models
Published by February 9th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.One of the most important tasks when building from the ground up or re-building a motorcycle or simply changing your rear wheel size is to perfectly align the engine, transmission, final drive. Even without modifications, any wrench needs to check perfect alignment to prevent trouble while riding (for ex. wobbling at high speed or cornering, […]
Spectro Oils Introduces New Platinum Heavy Duty STL For Sportster And Buell Transmissions
Published by February 5th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Spectro Oils of America just launched a Platinum Heavy Duty STL; Sportster Transmission Lube. Their 6 speed synthetic technology is now available for the Harley® Sportster and Buell®. This fully formulated synthetic transmission lubricant is engineered to work in all applications where the same oil lubricates the clutch, primary, and transmission. Spectro Oils Vice President […]
Replacement Motor Sprocket For Late Harley-Davidson Big Twins
Published by January 22nd, 2013 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.New to the Evolution Industries line up of driveline parts is the 34 Tooth Motor Sprocket for 2006 & later Dyna and 2007 and later Big Twins models. It eliminates the compensator and runs solid in your primary, preventing slippage on your hot motor set up. It also eliminates the issues of disintegrating stock or […]
Official S&S Cycle Engine And Transmission Oils By Spectro Now Available.
Published by January 17th, 2013 in Driveline and Engines.S&S Cycle announces the introduction of a new line of premium drive train lubricants for Harley-Davidson and other American v-twin motorcycles. This S&S premium line of lubricants was developed by a collaborative effort between S&S and Spectro Oils of Brookfield, CT. S&S company president Steve Iggens explains, “The relationship between S&S Cycle and Spectro is […]
For all those interested by motorcycle vendors’ background and history, a summary of the main events of Rivera Primo doing business during 40 years from 1973 to today. 1970 -Mel Magnet re-worked automobile SU Carbs in his garage and sold them at his Rivera TV repair shop in Downey, CA. 1970 – Mel met John […]
Evolution Industries Harley XR750 Clutch Kits
Published by January 11th, 2013 in Customs and Driveline.One of the coolest Harleys was the race track ready XR750, now reincarnated in the bigger. more street friendly XR1200 version. Many XR750 still compete and win, and for those owning one, there is a source for a new Basket & Clutch Kit. Race Proven & Track Ready, each basket is designed with a light […]
And when you think that not much could be invented with a heel-toe shifter, somebody comes with a new idea and design… Ok, it’s not for all tastes and styles of bike, but if you match it with the floorboards of the same company, it can look pretty cool. Fitment is compatible with most Harley-Davidson […]
Vintage Reproduction Kicker Covers By S&S Cycle
Published by December 25th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Looking for an authentic Flathead kicker cover? Good luck. You may try to steal one from a factory museum bike (huh) or get one from S&S Cycle offering one as close as possible to the Harley original. Not only authentic to the smallest details outside but improved with new technology inside. Even boss imperfections in the […]
It’s Back Again. Baker Drivetrain “Cash For Crap” Program.
Published by November 15th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.You have one week until November 21, 2012 to benefit from this program. Have an old, tired, stock transmission? Was your custom chopper built with a knock-off transmission that’s impossible to service? BAKER wants to give you cash for it! Between now and November 21, 2012, send them your old worn out transmission and they will […]
For Serious Racers. Hard Anodized Sportster Sprockets.
Published by November 6th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.Another best kept secret from Evolution Industries: the Race Application Aluminum Compensator Sprocket. made of high grade aircraft 6061 aluminum 6061 for strength and weight reduction. Available in a wide variety of teeth count f27 to 38) to handle whatever primary ratio you want to achieve. All come drilled to accept the stock stator (Except […]
Primo Bolt-On Belt Drive For 1990-2006 FXR & Touring models.
Published by October 14th, 2012 in Customs and Driveline.Made narrow to fit as a bolt-on for touring models with floorboards, this open drive comes complete with all the fancy covers and doo-dads that you could possibly ever want. This Primo® belt drive utilizes a high performance, severe duty 8mm drive belt riding on Primo’s high quality forged 6061 aluminum pulleys machined to exacting specifications […]
Belt To Chain Conversion Kit For Harley Sportsters
Published by October 4th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Driveline and Editorial.You would prefer a chain drive over the stock belt. Conversion is easy and you can keep the same rear ratio while converting to a traditional and timeless 530 rear drive chain setup on all Sportsters 883 and 1200 from 1991 to year 2003. These sprockets work perfectly with your stock rear wheel. Kyle at […]
Baker Drivetrain Showdown At The Sturgis Thunderdome. Only One Man Will Remain Standing…
Published by August 1st, 2012 in Driveline, Editorial and Events.Who knows more about burnouts than the Drivetrain Authority? Baker, a name known for unapologetically innovating, top-end premium drivetrain components in the American Big Twin industry, is once again bringing the mayhem to Sturgis in a way only Baker can bring it! The third Annual Smoke-Down Showdown begins on Wednesday August 8th at Dusk, at […]
Broken Ring On Your Harley Dyna Or Big Twin?
Published by June 28th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.So you thought you could not replace a damaged Harley OEM ring gear without replacing the entire basket? A company called Evolution Industries is introducing what seems to be an industry first: a replacement kit for 2006.up Dynas and 2007-up Big Twins. Unlike OEM ring gear using mild steel with only edges flame treated, Evolution […]
Garage builders and pro-builders alike need one. A must for any Harley wrench, this sophisticated tool from Georges Garage is designed to remove and install the main drive gear on Dyna 06-Present and Twin Cam models 07-Present Additionally it provides a precise, hassle free means of removing & installing the main drive gear bearing in […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s in 1999 that Bert & Lisa Baker officially appeared on the custom V-Twin motorcycle scene. Armed with the necessary theory, protocol, and experience that they both acquired during 14 years as engineers working on manual transmissions for General Motors, they immediately succeeded in imposing their new ideas. They revolutionized the way we gear up […]
Motorcycle Transmission. Baker Drivetrain Explains How It Is Made On The Science Channel.
Published by May 18th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Events.The popular TV Show “How It Is Made” on the Science Channel show you how everyday objects people use become the things they are. In a new episode to air June 7 at 9 pm (ET) you will get the story behind behind bamboo bicycles, chainsaw art, breath mints and Baker Drivetrain motorcycle transmissions. The […]
Stealth Belt Drive For Harley Sportsters
Published by May 11th, 2012 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Engines.In need of waking up the left side of your Harley Sportster? This Stealth Belt Drive is not only very good looking, but it is, as far as I know, the only USA made Belt Drive to fit Sportsters 1991-2003 and 2004-present Offered by Evolution Industries in 2 or 3 inch (called 2X and 3X) […]
New Raw Cut And Welded Look By JIMS®
Published by March 22nd, 2012 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Engines.When most of you think that perfection is only CNC machined and highly polished and chromed motorcycle parts, JIMS tells you that if you want your custom project to mean “handcrafted”, nothing better than a raw cut and visible weld design. But don’t make the mistake to think that this look is detrimental to the precision machined […]
BAKER Bully Primary Cover For Touring 2007-Up Models
Published by March 2nd, 2012 in Customs, Driveline and Editorial.An enclosed primary cover is the biggest, most visible piece of motorcycle architecture on the left side of your touring bike and the new one introduced in 2007 by Harley-Davidson on its 6-speed tourer models is particularly bland. Two good reasons to upgrade and replace it. Combining form and function, BAKER”s Bully Primary Cover is […]
