Harley-Davidson launched its Project Rushmore motorcycles in August last year, and quite a few aftermarket vendors have already updated or launched new products to fit the 2014 model year. It’s the case of Zippers Performance already offering the Thundermax with “Wave Tune Technology” to increase the EFI power and performance of your 2014 Bagger. “Wave […]
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2014 Bagger ThunderMax® With Wave Tune Technology
Published by January 28th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Harley-Davidson Plug-and-Play Kit Replaces A Boom! Box 4.3 With Bigger Screen And More Features
Published by January 11th, 2014 in Accessories, Customs and Electrical.Ride with the ultimate in ear-pleasing, GPS-guided Boom!™ Box technology by installing the Boom!™ Box 6.5GT Radio Kit (P/N 76000511, $1,799.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories. This kit is a plug-and-play upgrade for 2014 Harley-Davidson® Electra Glide® Ultra Classic® or Street Glide® motorcycle models factory-equipped with the Boom!™ Box 4.3 infotainment system. Features […]
Make Your Motorcycle Being Seen. Stay Alive
Published by December 21st, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Did the car ready to maneuver see you? Lightning Strike is a motorcycle visibility/safety system created by Judd Smith, a retired engineer from Honeywell Aerospace. It is designed to make a motorcycle more visible on the road. The system uses high-intensity LED lights equal to that seen on a police motorcycle, only the system doesn’t […]
New Harley_Davidson High Output Charging System Delivers 30% Power Increase
Published by December 14th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Designed and thoroughly tested on Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, this High Output Charging System is engineered to provide the generous battery charging performance required by a motorcycle loaded with powered accessories like heated seats and grips, decorative lighting and high-output audio systems. Harley-Davidson claims a 30% power increase (6 additional amps) than the stock charging system at […]
Küryakyn Introduces Expanded “Bahn” Line For Victory Models
Published by November 10th, 2013 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Electrical.Slowly but surely, the range of after-market parts for Victory models is expanding. Küryakyn introduces a new line of covers and accents named “Bahn” (the German word for road or street.) Initial products in Küryakyn’s Bahn line include left and right side ignition covers, as well as crank and clutch covers with other products in […]
LED Headlamp With Incorporated Front Turn Signals
Published by November 3rd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.With its incorporated LED front turn signal, the 7″ Phase 2 HedLED is looking like no other competitor headlamp. Because of high tech in technology – LED’s are drawing less current than an incandescent lamp – it will work as well on the high output system of a new Bagger than on an older Panhead […]
Redesigned Wire-Plus Seat Post Wiring Systems
Published by October 18th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Always a very good choice for both stock and custom motorcycles, WIRE-PLUS offers redesigned Seat Post Wiring Systems when in need of a key housing and a place to hide a module. The choice available includes Seat Post Wiring Systems for stock controls including lighting control and compression release, with automative start, in 3 chrome […]
Lighting Systems For Harley Road Glide
Published by October 9th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Derik Jones is a Road Glide enthusiast and proves it again by launching a new line of “Hellacious” styling lightning systems conceived for this specific Harley-Davidson model. They all replace the existing stock assembly without requiring the removal of the outer fairing. In this new line, the “Predator” that you can install in less than […]
Accel Launching The First Ever Coil-On-Plug Ignition Conversion
Published by September 28th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Accel is launching the Stealth Supercoils that you mount to the spark plugs, eliminating the bulky external coil and the need for spark plug wires while delivering up to 20-percent more voltage than stock ignition. This patent pending ignition coil is a very interesting new part for Harley-Davidson® Twin-Cam owners looking to improve the look […]
New Harley-Davidson Lighted Hand Control Kit
Published by September 14th, 2013 in Controls, Editorial and Electrical.Among the new items released at the Harley-Davidson Summer Dealer Meeting on August 18th, these new Lighted Hand Control Switches Kit (P/N 71500248, $249.95) They feature soft white LED backlighting that illuminates the switch function icons for enhanced nighttime visibility and a modern look that adds function and style. Featured as Original Equipment on 2014 […]
New Harley-Davidson Gauge For Sportster Models Combines Speedometer And Tach
Published by September 6th, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Unveiled at the Summer Dealer Meeting on August 18th, the new Harley-Davidson Combination Digital Speedometer/Analog Tachometer (P/N 70900100B , $314.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories replaces the Original Equipment speedometer and adds a convenient tachometer to 2014 Sportster® models. This instrument has a spun aluminum dial, mounts in the stock location and is a direct […]
Machined from billet aluminum or brass. For safe operations they feature pressed-in, insulated wire terminals made from plastic. These top covers by MHC are for Fairbanks, Morris & Hunt magnetos. Distribution worldwide by W&W Cycles.
Replace A Four-Inch Speedometer With This Multi-Function Gauge From Harley-Davidson
Published by July 6th, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Add a wide-sweep analog tachometer, a fuel gauge and more information to many Harley-Davidson Sportster® and Dyna® models with this new Combination Digital Speedometer/Analog Tachometer (P/N 70900274, $299.95) from Harley-Davidson®. The lower half of the instrument incorporates a digital speedometer plus a selectable LCD screen that displays fuel level, miles-to-empty, gear-position, odometer/trip meter, or time […]
Touring Harley-Davidson Saddlebag Extensions And Accents
Published by June 30th, 2013 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Want the look of extended bags without the cost of purchasing and painting a whole new set of bags? With Küryakyn’s new Saddlebag extensions you can! These Saddlebag Extensions feature wrap around auxiliary run and turn signal lights with plug-&-play wiring to make installation a breeze. Available in chrome or Gloss black these extensions bolt […]
Biltwell Interpretation Of An Old Classic Taillight
Published by June 23rd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The Biltwell Mako taillight is approximately five-eighths the scale of the original classic Sparto taillight. It is only for custom applications and WILL NOT retrofit to any stock rear fender motorcycle without several hours of work. The outside diameter of the red taillight lens is 1-5/8 inches, so it’s quite small. Construction features include: an […]
New Harley-Davidson Compact Battery Charger Won’t Over-Charge
Published by June 20th, 2013 in Editorial and Electrical.The new Compact Battery Tender (P/N 66000038, $39.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® is stated to be superior to a traditional “trickle charger” because its circuitry cycles the charger on and off as needed and never over-charges the battery. The 750mA charger includes a quick-disconnect output lead and 7.5 Amp fused charging harnesses equipped with […]
No-Headache Cable Kits For Ape Hangers On Late Harley-Davidson Softail And Dyna Models
Published by June 6th, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Many like the look of a cool set of Ape Hangers on their Softail or Dyna model. It implies the replacement of your cables and lines for longer ones and we all dislike the task and time it takes for of sorting out which new ones to use. In addition, Harley-Davidson introduced on late models […]
New Safety Device. Blinking Lights Go Off When Your Motorcycle Slows Down Whether Or Not You Are Using The Brakes.
Published by June 6th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A pretty good idea aiming at reducing rear-end collisions from a California startup. Motorcycles decelerate much quicker than 4-wheel vehicles, either when you let off the throttle or brake. A new type of safety light for motorcycles that illuminates when the bike slows down, regardless of whether or not you are using the brakes. The […]
Understand Performance Differences Before Choosing A Trickle Charger Versus A Maintenance 12-Volt Battery Charger
Published by June 4th, 2013 in Editorial and Electrical.PulseTech Products wanted to make sure that all of you understood the differences between both types of chargers. They sent me the following text of technical explanations. Yes, it sounds like a (non-paid) commercial for their own products, but I thought that many would learn something about the proper and safe way to keep all […]
Own The Night. Harley-Davidson Offers 48 Brilliant LED Lighting Choices.
Published by May 30th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Motorcycling on dimly lit back roads presents significant challenges, from lurking deer to poorly marked corners and inattentive drivers. According to engineers at Harley-Davidson, installing LED motorcycle lighting is the fastest, easiest way to enhance visibility for harsh night-riding conditions. Harley-Davidson offers 48 LED lighting accessories, including headlamps, auxiliary lamps, tail lamps and turn signals […]
Your Trike Needs More Acceleration and Passing Power
Published by May 5th, 2013 in Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Developed specifically to meet the tuning needs of Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide® model, the Thndermax Zipper’s ZIP KIT will get you big power and Improve Drivebility. It’s just a bolt-on and plug-in device to experience the benefits of Zipper’s pre-engineered and road-tested kits. Zip Kits include a pre-mapped ThunderMax® module with AutoTune EFI Controller, a MAXFlow air cleaner […]
Mondo Porras At Denver’s Choppers Introduces His New Line Of Custom Bike LED Lighting
Published by May 4th, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Each LED light can be customized with your logo, design, color etc. Call Mondo or Shane on my behalf at 775-813-1994 or visit Denver’s Choppers.
New Fairing Edge Light Kit For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by April 27th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Electra Glo™ Fairing Edge Light Kit (P/N 68000035, $99.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® adds forward-facing white LED accent lights to the front profile of Harley-Davidson Touring models equipped with the iconic bat wing fairing. Formed to follow the contour of the fairing, the slim adhesive-backed strip of lamps adds a strong visual […]
New Multi-Function Gauge from Harley-Davidson For Sportster® and Dyna® Models
Published by April 21st, 2013 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Now you can replace a four-inch Speedometer with this new Harley-Davidson gauge adding a tach, fuel level and more information. The lower half of the instrument incorporates a digital speedometer plus a selectable LCD screen that displays fuel level, miles-to-empty, gear-position, odometer/trip meter, or time of day. The colors of backlighting, the pointer and the […]
Shorter Than Harley-Davidson Original Turn Signal Mounting Bracket
Published by April 10th, 2013 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Shorter will look better. This new sleek 8 ¼” turn signal mounting bracket is 4 ¾ “shorter than the stock one and will give the rear of your bike a slimmer look. Built for 86-13 FLST/C, 93-96 FLSTN, 91-13 FLT/HT models (w/ flat-style lights). Mounting bracket will accept stock or aftermarket turn signals. Available in […]
Seen At The Custom Chrome Europe Show. Wannabe-Choppers CANIOX Module For CAN-BUS Harley-Davidson Models
Published by March 24th, 2013 in Controls, Editorial and Electrical.Since 2011 several HD models are equipped with a CAN-BUS a.k.a. “HD-LAN”. This internal communication system restrains certain replacement of components like the handlebar control switches. CANIOX has been developed to overcome this problem and to enable you to use custom handlebar controls e. g. from Performance Machine, Ness, Rebuffini, Joker Machine, RST to name […]