Wire Plus Powersports Electronics is launching their ‘08 Shield wiring system. This new system provides a “shield” shaped chrome billet housing that mounts the power control module and ignition switch. Additional features include: Power modules are waterproof and feature Solid State breakers (that never need to be replaced), diagnostic LED’s, a replaceable start relay and […]
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Hidden Wiring System. Almost.
Published by May 28th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Our custom motorcycles are more and more minimalistic, but we still have to wire them. So, manufacturers of wiring systems work hard at making components with a small footprint. Like Wire Plus introducing their New Z1 Mini Mid Frame Systems. The company states that these new systems have the smallest power modules ever. They are […]
Baker 3 HP Firestarter™
Published by May 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.As a custom builder I know too well about the problem with performance starters needed when you install or upgrade to a big engine. You pick a new good looking polished or chrome after-market starter with big cranking power. Problem is some of them, sold as new, are rebuilt starters with used cores. Result: a […]
Crime Scene Choppers New Rapide Headlight.
Published by April 29th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A good design can be declined on many parts. I already introduced you to the “Rapide” line of Crime Scene Choppers including an air cleaner and taillight. A little brother is born with the Rapide Headlight. So now you have a complete and coherent theme from front to rear of your bike. Design is reminiscent […]
Xtreme Charge™ is not the usual battery charger. It’s the industry’s first true Next Generation 12-volt battery charger, capable of evaluation, testing, charging and performing on-going maintenance, extending the life cycle of batteries by up to five times. It is safe and easy to use. It works with all types and sizes of 12-volt lead-acid […]
Detroit Bros New Headlight And Air Cleaner
Published by April 18th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.The new “Malice” Head Light includes a mounting bracket and will bolt-on to most front ends, and features a super-bright GE hand spot lamp (MSRP $169.99) in raw aluminum or in polished aluminum ($189.99. Their new “Malice’ Velocity Stack will fit your stock HD Big Twin Carburetor from ’84+, and will also fit your S&S […]
Turn Signals Relocator For Baggers And Bobbers
Published by April 7th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Hardstreet just introduced a new chrome license plate/turn-signal mounting bracket. It allows riders to move their turn signals to their license plate and allow room for saddlebags, or additional turn signal locations for quick detach bags. These brackets work great for Bobber projects, too. Bracket has a chrome finish with license mount holes 5 ½ […]
New Wire Plus Round Digital Instrument Panels
Published by March 30th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Wire Plus Powersports Electronics just introduced their new, state-of-the-art Round Digital Instrument Panels. These digital instruments provide speedometer, tachometer, trip, odometer and all indicator light functions and new flat panel construction that measures 2.5” round with all electronics onboard. (No external brain box) The unit features super bright display technology for true daylight readability with […]
Wire Plus Coffin Shaped Seat Post Mounted
Published by March 22nd, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Wire Plus Powersports Electronics introduces their 08 coffin shaped seat post mounted system. This system provides a coffin shaped chromed billet housing that mounts the power control module and ignition switch. The housing mounts to the seat post coil bracket on Big Twins from 1941 thru 1984 and custom frames using the same style coil […]
New Dakota Digital Instrumentation For Harley-Davidson Dressers
Published by March 14th, 2008 in Editorial and Electrical.Dakota Digital just introduced the new MCL-3000-OT and MCL-3006-OT digital instrumentation systems for all 96-08 Harley-Davidson Dressers. Complete 6 gauge set plugs directly into your stock wiring! Applications available for all 96’-UP fairing models including Road Glide. Set includes Speedometer with odometer and dual trip meters, Tachometer, Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature, Voltage, and Fuel level […]
Wiring Harness. Avoid The Madness.
Published by February 15th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Each custom builder has his forte and his weaknesses. And me, I have no patience to do electrical work. And I know that many among you, pro or not, feel the same. Anything that can help save time and mistakes is welcome. Like this wiring harness conceived to satisfy all your needs even if you […]
Crime Scene Choppers just unveiled in Cincinnati a very cool line called “Rapide” (yes, it’s a French word meaning Fast) including a headlight, taillight and air cleaner They all feature raised scallops and grill with art-deco lines that I adore (a style also invented by the French in the 30’s…). […]
Look at this picture. Even kids can be ticketed because their bike lights are not street legal. Yours should be and Adjure Inc. has a vast selection of lights to see and be seen without being noticed by the cops. At the Cincinnati V-Twin Expo I noticed this brand new, DOT approved and very custom […]
Some of you are going to love it. Others to hate it. Me, I think it’s extremely cool. But not on all motorcycles, although it will complement well some high tech and almost all retro bikes (Imagine it hanging on a Girder or Springer front end). Body is in steel and chromed in a size 5" x 5" x […]
Another part from Cycle Visions to make your bagger the most visible on the road without making it look too much like a Christmas tree. It’s a new windshield trim with integrated sequential amber turn signals and featuring 16 run & turn LED’s. Installation is easy by connecting the Tech Trim to your stock wiring harness. Trim […]
No, in our custom motorcycle world not everything is retro style. For all those who need digital high tech instrumentation, it’s difficult to beat the performance, reliability and design quality of the Dakota line of miscellaneous gauges. This new Spiked Speedometer/Tachometer Information Center gives you all the following. 0-199 MPH or KM/H Speedometer, 0-8,000 RPM […]
As a Custom Builder I am in the privileged position where I see all the new cool products just before they are released. And I can observe that the number of new items for baggers outnumbers by far any category of custom parts. Here a new example illustrating the explosion of […]
Color My Spark Plug Wires
Published by December 10th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.If you relocate your coils centered between your engine cylinders, you need a pair of same length spark plug wires (like was the setup on an original Harley FXR). And if you want the true custom look you will choose spark plug wires in a color matching or complementing your paint job. We sell these […]
New Classic Headlight.
Published by November 29th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Well before the retro trend, I always loved the mix or aluminum with copper or brass, not only on bikes but also for my home decoration (will not show you today). But in my own humble opinion, too much copper or brass can be very tacky. And I see this excess on many new vintage […]
Crime Scene Choppers is introducing a new line of products called “Rapide” (a French word meaning “fast”). The Rapide line features a distinctive scallop design and a matching grill. The Rapide taillight featured in this post uses a super-bright 48 LED lamp (included) for unsurpassed visibility. The LED unit is wired for both “stop” and “run” functions. […]
Not only you need a strong taillight to show that you are braking, but maybe you also need to say it. “Stop” is engraved all over the glass of this taillight inspired by the Model A Ford. It features a stainless steel housing, a chrome frame with a powdercoated backing plate (I don’t know why?). […]
Vee Ignition Switch Housing
Published by September 25th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.This small very clean looking part is used to install an ignition switch between the cylinders. Can be bolted on our Dreamliner Motor Mount and most Evo after-market motor mounts. An adapter is available to bolt it on an original Harley equipment 2-piece Evo motor mount. Ignition key is 3 positions, or use our flush […]
If you have in mind a star theme, this tag light is probably the only one you can find with such a design. It is designed and manufactured in the US by a new builder called David Anthony out of San Diego. It is available in polished aluminum and can be ordered online through David […]
Most custom bikes go toward a minimalist approach where hiding as much as we can is the rule of the game. Not an easy task. Even magician Houdini had his own limitations. When you run out of hiding places, the best other option is to show the accessory you […]
You care or you don’t care having a horn on your motorcycle. Me I don’t care because I solely rely on my judgment and on the noise of my pipes. You know what I mean. If I have absolutely to install one on a ground up bike that I am building, I install a mini […]
Detroit Brothers Menace
Published by May 17th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.From the Detroit Brothers, a couple of good parts for bad boys. The Menace headlight and velocity stack are both CNC machined from T6 aluminum and are sold machine finish or highly polished. They tell me that the Menace headlight is incredibly bright even with the grille which can be positioned horizontally or vertically. It […]
