Very interesting series of microphone inspired taillights for your retro or vintage project. They are cast in aluminum and also available in yellow or red brass (my preference). Bolted to a powder coated computer cut bracket they are ready to plug & play day & night. $250. Available at a small shop in Texas called […]
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Crane Cams. 1953-2009? As I told you last week, there is a lot of confusion regarding Crane Cams and its future. I continue to receive conflicting reports and press releases and below I reproduce the last one I just received. It comes from Katherine Walls, Vice President of Liquitec.
Dakota Digital is proud to announce the launch the next generation of their already comprehensive website. The new website was designed to cater to the user by providing all generations of current and discontinued product manuals, dealer locators, in addition to features such as demo vehicles and career opportunities. Dakota Digital was founded in 1986 […]
LA County Chop Rods New Parts
Published by April 3rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Electrical and Engines.This “Side Mount” battery box is designed to allow a standard Softail size battery to be mounted on the right side above the transmission. The box mounts in three places and uses rubber isolated mounts for vibration resistant installation and includes mounting provisions to accommodate the Mooneyes 3 quart. “Chopper” oil tank and mounting brackets. […]
Arlen Ness Big Bags And Rear Fender Kits
Published by April 2nd, 2009 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Not really new (I was one of the first to use this Kit on 2 “Road King” in the mid 90’s) but improved and more than ever an easyKit to improve the rear and side look of a lot of baggers. The Arlen Big Bags are high strength fiberglass and accept OEM lids and mounting hardware. You […]
It’s getting very confusing. Official statements and releases by the company and published during these last 2 weeks are contradicted, corrected or amended in the following days. So, we know that Crane Cams founded in 1953 was acquired at the end of 2006 by Mikronite Technologies Group in New Jersey. That Crane Cams of Daytona […]
Exile Cycles Hidden Switch Handlebar Kit
Published by March 27th, 2009 in Controls, Customs and Electrical.Using the technology from Grip Ace, Exile Cycles proposes this hidden switch bar kit. The strip can be mounted anywhere but is shown here inserted into the grip and directly into the handlebar. This little beauty allows one stealthy rubber ‘switch-strip’ to control all your switching needs: turn-signals, horn, Hi/Lo beam – and holding two […]
Wire Plus Powersports Electronics just released their new, state-of-the-art “Classic Black Face” Round Digital Instrument Panels. These new line of round digital instruments includes a vast array of functions: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, all indicator light functions and new flat panel construction that measures 2.5” round with all electronics onboard. (No external brain box) The […]
Old School Seat Post Power Control Box
Published by February 20th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Of course you noticed. The Old School customization trend is so strong that everything new has to look old. It includes state-of-the-art parts like this housing, power control module and key switch housing assembly from Wire-Plus. This system features a CNC machined “old school” ball-milled look on its teardrop shaped billet assembly and includes a […]
Harley-Davidson Custom Gauge Face Kits
Published by January 29th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Until now and to the best of my knowledge, to customize your gauge on a stock Harley-Davidson you had only 2 options: paint the face (I used to do this 15 years ago…) or use a cheap vinyl sticker (yuck!). A company in California offers you a new more noble option, stainless steel Gauge […]
Tail Burner By Guilty Customs
Published by January 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.No fancy LED’s. No chrome. Only pure retro style for this new taillight proposed by Guilty Customs. Just hand polished aluminum body, brass hardware and a bracket pivoting to any angle for either over, under and side mounting. 3″ long, 2″ round & 2 1/2′ high. Glass is cut from old Harley lens (to be authentic […]
Weld-On Key Switch Housing
Published by December 23rd, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Electrical.I used to make mine, welding it in the most \surprising and hidden places, having fun with clients trying to find out how to start their bikes. for the 1st time. Now there is a ready made solution, but of course you still have to weld. This weld-on key switch housing includes the mount, aluminum […]
Old School Billet Taillight Assemblies
Published by December 14th, 2008 in Editorial and Electrical.Evil Engineering proposes a complete lie of taillight/license plate assemblies to satisfy any kind of retro taste . Each assembly includes a custom all billet taillight as well as a mounting bracket and license plate holder. They feature LED lights covered with an ultra prismatic lens. License plate holders are available as a horizontal or […]
New Old School Seat Post Mounted Electric System
Published by December 12th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Want the retro look? Just ball-mill your aluminum part. It’s what Wire Plus did with their new “Old School” seat post mounted system. This new state-of-the-art system features a CNC machined old school ball-milled look on its tear drop shaped chromed billet housing that mounts the power control module and ignition switch. Just plug into […]
Now available from Wire Plus is the “Diamond Cut” single Power Port. This small compact power port is constructed from billet aluminum then chromed. Now you can power your cigarette lighter, cell phone, heated vest, air compressor or any electrical device up to 15 amps. Get rid of dangling wires and connect a battery charger […]
Hot-Shot Curved License Plate Assembly From Custom Chrome
Published by November 20th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.This custom taillight & license plate holder is CNC- machined in a curved shape to fit the styling of most rear fenders. Made from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, the ‘Hot-Shot’ is chrome-plated and features a black steel backing plate and is available with or without a curved red LED crescent style tail light which also has […]
Dakota Digital For American Ironhorse Motorcycles.
Published by November 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Dakota Digital has made their first ever product designed specifically for American Ironhorse Motorcycles. All kits include a triple chrome plated CNC machined mounting bracket and a harness that plugs directly into the stock wiring on the motorcycle. All mounts allow you to mount either on top of, or bellow the bars. Kits are available […]
Interesting. New Intergratorz Dual Color Flexible LED Arrays.
Published by November 4th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial and Electrical.More info and more cool lights by going to the Radiantz Website.
Mammoth Choppers introduces its Hot Rod Series billet coil cover. Machined from solid T-6061 billet aluminum then anodized black and machined again to achieve that contrast cut look. This coil covers include an adjustable top motor mount, coils, plugs, and mounting hardware for EVO/Big Twin motors. Made in the USA. For sale at Mammoth Choppers.
Back In Time. Back In Black.
Published by October 13th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Black is beautiful and black is the new chrome when you want your bike to get this classic/basic old feel look. Crime Scene Choppers is offering a black powder coat finish for their Rapide line of custom parts. Black in contrast to polished aluminum (or the opposite) transforms your bike into a true rad ride. […]
I always thought that the V-Rod is a wonderful bike to ride. Can it ride better in any ambient conditions? It’s what the ThunderMax with Auto tune system is promising. The purpose is to give you full control of your EFI setup by letting this module analyzes the air/fuel ratio read by two wide-band oxygen […]
I think it’s an interesting light concept. Two mini custom made LED’s are housed inside a magnifying crystal mount providing an illumination output equivalent to 120,000 MCDs. At least 10 times brighter than what you thought as being the brightest mini light. Lights are water sealed and contain internal reflectors that direct LED’s light forward […]
Black is beautiful. Softbrake is offering a complete line of accessories and replacement parts, finished in a matt black powder coat. This new finish provides a rugged, durable, strictly business finishing touch to any Bagger or Chopper. The line includes their foot movement reducing extended brake arms to precision machined direct replacement billet master cylinders, […]
Zipper’s And ThunderMax Will Be In Sturgis
Published by July 26th, 2008 in Editorial, Electrical and Engines.It’s true that some vendors have cancelled their trip to Sturgis, but those wh will be there want you to know through my Blog. Zipper’s and Thunder Heart Group will be set up from Thursday, July 31st to Saturday, August 9th at Black Hills Harley-Davidson in Rapid City. They will be there for ThunderMax product support, updates […]
Motorcycle Power Ports To Power Anything 12 Volts.
Published by July 22nd, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Wire Plus Electronics introduces their new line of “Power Ports” to connect and/or charge phones, GPS devices, laptops, portable music systems, cigarette lighters, heated gloves and vests. Any device that connects to a 12V power supply through a standard cigarette lighter can be charged with one of these Power Ports. Best of all, you can […]
Modular Motor And Coil Mounts for Your Engine
Published by July 17th, 2008 in Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Paughco is now distributing the entire line of exclusive components from Yankee Enginuity. YE motor mounts are able to accept numerous coils and coil mounts while retaining the basic mount. Or you can order one of their units bare that fits models all the way from 1948 through 1984. Regardless of the year or model […]
