Everybody wants to clean the clutter of a Harley-Davidson Softail or Bagger rear fender. Many options and license plate relocators are available. Like these stainless steel license plate relocators sold with or without a tombstone style taillight. When installed, the plate relocator moves the plate mounting location down below the taillight or light bar depending on your […]
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License Plate Frame Relocators
Published by November 1st, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Harley Sportster Riders. Unleash The Ponies.
Published by October 31st, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Newly added to its full line of Engine Management Systems for Harley-Davidson models, the ThunderMax Autotune for Sportster XR1200 allows you to maximize engine power performance with total control of your EFI system. It’s a complete replacement engine management system that replaces the stock Electronic Control Module (ECM). Not an add-on box or signal modifier. The […]
Harley Sportster Speedo Relocation Bracket
Published by October 30th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.On a Harley-Davidson there are some parts you want to change and some you want to keep because they are functional. But as soon as you change one part you are often obliged to relocate another one. On a Sportster, a lot of you are changing their handlebars but wonder where to reinstall the speedo. […]
From the mind of Brian Elliott in his small machine shop in Illinois called “Black Sunshine Custom”, this interesting taillight that you can order in several configurations, by itself, with an horizontal or vertical license plate support and even an attached oil filter! Why not to save space? Evidently Brian style breathes hot rods, metal […]
Tombstone Taillight Revisited
Published by September 30th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A Classic among the Classics, the Tombstone is probably the most well known taillight housing. Seems like this model in different slightly improved shapes cannot reach its end of life cycle… This one from Softbrake is a stand alone eliminating the top license plate glass and bracket. It’s a direct bolt-on to replace the Harley-Davidson […]
New Lighting Cocktail. The Martini Lights.
Published by September 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Not much has happened during these last years in terms of light design. So, I like this new line of Martini lights, headlight, taillight/brake light/ turn signals just released by Todd’s Cycle. They are aluminum CNC machined quality lights and equipped with the the brightest LED’s available on the market (LED’s resist to vibrations, not […]
Introduction To Accel Self Learning Module For EFI Motorcycles
Published by September 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.The Accel SLM Module let you automatically re-calibrate and optimize your EFI bike after modifications like exhaust pipes, air cleaner, intake, intake, cams, etc. for a smoother running engine. It’s a direct plug-in installation. Just plug & ride…(Because we found out that publishing this video creates problems for you to load pages of the Blog, […]
Spyke New Super Torque Stealth Starters For Big Twins
Published by September 16th, 2009 in Customs, Electrical and Engines.First, these Super Torque Stealth Spyke starters have beautiful minimalist lines and all bolts are concealed. The outer cover can even be custom engraved with the name of your bike, logo or whatever. They are are offered in 11 colors with a 1.4 kw configuration. Equipped with an optional Syke Krypto-9 Starter Drive they offer […]
Vintage Style Connection To Your Spark Plugs
Published by September 8th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Strip the end of your spark plug wire. Attach the rajah terminal to the wire. Slide this wire terminal on the top of your spark plug. Secure attachment by screwing in the brass nut. Will work with any any modern spark plug with a removable top nut. The list includes NGK, Champion, and any other […]
Old School Tail Lights From Jammer Club
Published by August 27th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Started in 1970, “Jammer Cycle Products” was offering a righteous collection of all the stuff you needed to build a chopper, Today, the “Jammer” brand is part of Custom Chrome Inc. and its today’s catalog is well known among custom builders as the place to find cool Old School parts. Like this new Scalloped tail […]
Motorcycle Vertical Tag Legal Again In Florida.
Published by July 3rd, 2009 in Accessories, Editorial and Electrical.Since October 2008 vertical license plate were illegal in the State of Florida. The first fine to violate the law was a whopping $1000… Abate of Florida reports that governor Charlie Crist signed an amended bill restoring the legality of the use of a vertical tag for motorcycles and scooters if it cannot be adjusted or […]
Smart move from a company called Trask Performance. Relocating the V-Rod gauge cluster from the handlebars to the top of the air box. Not only a much cleaner look but more functionality with a performance attitude. Crafted from rugged, durable fiberglass, the Trask Air Box Cover is a simple […]
New Accel Self-Learning Module For Fuel Injected Harley-Davidson. Just Plug And Ride.
Published by June 25th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.After 4 years of development and testing, Accel a division of Prestolite Performance, specializing in high quality ignition and electrical components for American made Harley-Davidson motorcycles, is about to release next week the SLM EFI Module. This self-learning technology compensates for changing loads, weather conditions and altitude while you ride. It automatically re-calibrates and optimizes […]
Clear Polycarbonate Magneto Covers
Published by June 13th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.This brand new magneto cover is clear polycarbonate, which has, as you may know, outstanding impact and heat resistance. This ine won’t melt, warp or crack and leave you stranded on the side of the road like the cheap counterpart made out of cheap plastic. This cover fit any Fairbanks-Morse bodied magneto, such as Morris […]
Radiantz New Flexible Smoked LED Array.
Published by June 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Radiantz has well known for manufacturing some of the highest quality and brightest LED Products. Their LED motorcycle Lights includes patented Flexible LED arrays, Top FX, Side FX, tail lights, turn signals, strobe modules, brake light modulators, clear , read, amber and now smoked lenses. Featured here is their flexible LED arrays with the new […]
This “Quadrant” will not help you solve astronomical problems, but I think that the industrial tool design of this side-mount license plate bracket is quite interesting to complete a retro look. Made out of cast aluminum it mounts off of your axle and includes the license plate bracket, the axle mount, and hardware. Optionally, you […]
Klock Werks Series Bagger Gauge Kits
Published by May 23rd, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Auto Meter is the official gauge of NHRA and NASCAR and now the unofficial easy-to-read hot rod style gauge for kustom baggers as designed by Klock Werks. The 2 companies have teamed up to deliver four new six-gauge kits to elevate any bagger project to the next level of custom.
The RideMaxx™ Plus Wireless EFI Tuner by AMFD lets you feel the power of what your bike can do with more upgraded features like; fuel accelerator pump to deliver extra fuel to match the engine’s needs and snappier throttle response during quick throttle movements. Includes software for most portable Bluetooth enabled devices and is wireless […]
Wire Plus New Shield Wiring System
Published by May 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Wire Plus Powersports Electronics introduces their newly designed “Shield” wiring system that mounts the power control module and ignition switch together. The power control module features Solid State breakers that never need replacing, is waterproof and has separate circuits for the ignition, accessories, head light, running lights and an isolated compression release circuit. It also […]
Released at the Cincinnati V-twin Expo, these 2 direct plug-in gauges for Harley-Davidson 2004 & up, one for Sporsters & Dynas, the other for Road Kings, Softails and Deuce. Extremely bright LED’s for maximum viewing in direct sunlight. Dakota Digital.
As I told you before, Greg at Greg’s Custom Cycles has an obsession with aggressive styling and shapes. And still missing to his Deepsickness motorcycle line was a headlight to aggressively lead your way. Now he is offering one with the spiked housing bucket available in black powder coated, mat, gloss, or matching H-D™ wrinkle finishes. […]
Breaking News. S&S Cycle Acquires Some Crane Cams Assets
Published by April 23rd, 2009 in Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Those assets include the inventory, intellectual property, and trademarks for all Crane automotive and motorcycle electronic products and for Crane motorcycle valve train products. The intellectual property portion includes designs, drawings, and cam profiles. Crane automotive valve train products are not included in this acquisition. Crane Cams was founded in 1953, and like S&S Cycle, […]
We all need a taillight and you don’t want one on your build looking like most of the others. This one was so simple to imagine that it is quite original. It’s made out of billet aluminum with a LED bulb (stronger light and no breaking filament because of vibrations) and a red lens. Available in polished […]
Does The Market Need Another Ignition cover? No. Maybe…
Published by April 21st, 2009 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Every builder/manufacturer is selling one. Finned, grooved, smooth, spiked, with a devil head, a Maltese cross, etc, and as many logos & names as the industry counts. The thought of bringing one more ignition cover doesn’t make any sense except that they have always been a top-selling item. So the boys at Biltwell decided to […]
If you are in vintage, retro, old or new school, you owe to your bike to equip it with the period correct spark plugs wiring. Low Brow Customs is now offering vintage-style braided cotton wire sets. They are cotton-braided and lacquered, but have a modern stranded copper conductor with pvc insulation for top performance. Five […]
Battistinis New Air Filter And Horn.
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Electrical and Engines.This new contemporary air filter from Battistinis is a straight bolt-on. The unique three part kit includes a patented Arlen Ness Stage 1 Big Sucker kit to fit all Harley Davidson® EVO big twins, Twin Cams and Sportster models.
