I had to be in Germany to discover that Cycle Visions from San Diego, present as exhibitor at the Custom Chrome Europe Show, was proposing these cool parts for lights and to turn a Softail into a bagger… Lucifer’s lights. These 1 watt, 2-function LED lights (smaller than a nickel) are super bright and small […]
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At The Custom Chrome Europe Show. Cycle Visions Showing Its Lights And More…
Published by March 23rd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Suspension.Extended Nacelle For Raked Harley Road King
Published by March 16th, 2013 in Chassis, Editorial and Electrical.More you rake your bike and more your headlight will light up the sky, which is of course not its purpose…With a traditional headlight , it’s an easy fix. With a Nacelle, the only way to fix this issue is to use an extended Nacelle. Especially if you go for the setup 40-degree Rake/Big Wheel […]
Dakota Digital Is Introducing The Next Generation Of Analog/Digital Plug-In Bagger Gauges!
Published by March 6th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Named the MVX Series, these Bagger Gauges are offered with 2 bezel options, 4 background choices and 7 lighting colors to choose from, giving you the choice of multiple combinations fitting your taste. With “Personalize”, your gauge appearance is set by programming the pointer, backlight, and LCD Message center colors independently. Whether installing a 6 […]
Dual Power Source On Your Bike For Your Digital Devices
Published by February 28th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Another USB charging solution for all those who can’t live 1 minute without their digital device(s) This one is a dual plug because you carry and need at all times at least a fully charged smart phone and a music or GPS device or iPad or… Featuring two USB ports and 2.1 amp output to […]
They can be used on any custom project rear fender and of course on your custom saddlebags. The 957 Taillights are CNC’d from billet aluminum and hold a pair of very bright LED lights. The lights measure 9-1/2” long by 1-1/2” wide and are available in raw, black powder coat, and chrome. An additional plug-n-play […]
Skeleton Quadrant Side Mount License Bracket
Published by February 12th, 2013 in Accessories, Builders, Customs and Electrical.In Pasadena, California, James Maund, a third generation maker of cycle parts, designs, creates and produces each year very few custom motorcycle parts but all, without exception, extremely cool. And I bet that this new one – the skeleton Quadrant Side Mount License Bracket – is going to sell like hot cakes. James took his […]
The Musket 998 V-Twin Bike Unveiled
Published by February 8th, 2013 in Accessories, Builders, Chassis and Electrical.When I published the all new 998 cc Musket V-Twin engine, you were unanimous in expressing your admiration for this beautiful looking and sounding engine and for his creator Aniket Vardhan. But a successful attempt at building such a motor (using 500 Bullet top ends) required a full custom chassis to demonstrate its possibilities. Aniket […]
New Custom Battery Trays By LC Fabrications
Published by January 30th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Now available from LC Fabrications are these new battery trays engineered to fit Anti-Gravity Lithium Ion Batteries. Made completely in House at LC Fabrications from 6061 aluminum and hand polished. Each tray includes all necessary mounting hardware. Sizes are available for 4, 8, 12 and 16 cell small case batteries. For more information on Anti-Gravity Batteries visit […]
Storz Performance LED Tail Lamp Kit For Harley XR1200
Published by January 26th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Intended as a replacement for the bulky stock non-led tail light, this easy to install bolt-on kit features a compact LED tail lamp with clear lens, laminated stainless steel license plate holder, aluminum mounting bracket and installation instructions, and all necessary hardware. It fits all models of XR1200 from 2008 to current. An optional LED […]
Another Simple Plug And Go Charger For All Your Electronic Devices
Published by January 22nd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.If you keep a battery tender cable attached to your battery, there is a small, simple solution, no extra cable required, to charge your smart phone, MP3 player, tablet, etc while on the go. It’s a charger that you plug directly into the 2-Pin SAE connection typically used for trickle charging batteries. Previous solutions have […]
A Bright Flashing Light Warns Of Low Battery Voltage
Published by January 5th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A new Battery Charging Harness with LED Charge Indicator (P/N 66000005, $14.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® features an integrated red LED that flashes when battery voltage drops to a level that requires charging. Ring terminals connect the motorcycle battery to the harness, which can then be routed for clear visibility and easy access. A […]
Bagger Audio Double Up Saddlebag Speaker Lids
Published by December 22nd, 2012 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.While riding a Bagger, some like to go for loud, very loud… These audio lids for your touring bags are supposed to be the loudest in the business. These new urethane injection molded replacement Harley-Davidson saddlebag lids allow you to install 2 pairs of 6 x 9 inch speakers on your bike. And for moisture […]
Zipper’s Performance Products Launches A New Website
Published by November 27th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Accurate website coding, visual design appeal and quality of items cross referencing are a must to give users a satisfying online experience and to get a chance to turn web surfers into customers. Today, if they want to remain competitive in the digital world, most website owners have to revamp their websites at least every […]
High Performance Bagger Speakers For Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
Published by November 7th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Boom! Audio High Performance Boom! Bagger Speakers from Harley-Davidson ($159.95 Fairing front and$ 159.95 Tour-Pak rear) replace the original equipment speakers for improved clarity and performance of the the stock speakers on 1998-2005 Electra Glide® models. A two-way speaker design with a separate bass and midrange driver and grill-mounted tweeter provides improved high-frequency […]
Engine And Coil Mounts, Which ones To Choose?
Published by October 30th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.So many frame geometries, so many engine and head sizes , so many coils. Choosing a custom engine and coil mount can be very difficult. Yankee Ingenuity offers a very large line of modular mounts that you can mix & match to fit your bike style and specific application. Most will fit Harley-Davidson, S&S engines […]
Black Assembly Taillights With Old School Attitude
Published by October 21st, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.One of the most wanted taillights by those who want to add a touch of nostalgia to their ride, the old school style model A light assembly gets an update from Lick’s Cycles with a new wet-look black powder coated finish. Along with the brilliant red and amber face plate, each assembly is fit with […]
A light-emitting diode (LED) is subject to very limited wear and tear, can withstand shocks and vibrations, has a very long life while being energy efficient. Reasons why LED’s have become the new standard in the automotive industry and many others, making traditional bulbs unpractical, costly and obsolete. So Headwinds, one of the leaders in […]
Mixing high-tech design with old world charm, Japanese Custom Builder Ken Nagai proposes these cool “Neo-Fusion” marker lights. Polished with brass or polished ring, or black with brass or black ring. Sold each $119. In the US online at Cycle Kraft.
New Harley-Davidson Daymaker LED Headlamps For Road Glide Models
Published by September 4th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.The new Daymaker ™ LED Headlamps for Harley-Davidson Road Glide® model motorcycles (P/N 67700109 Chrome, P/N 67700112 Gloss Black and Chrome; $699.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Accessories produce light that is brighter and whiter in color, with a superior light pattern, compared to standard incandescent lamps. These headlamps feature horizontal “D”-shaped optical lenses that focus […]
Harley V-Rod Muscle Headlight Adaptor
Published by August 28th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.In case you didn’t know, the way the Harley V-Rod Muscle is conceived, you can’t just remove the stock headlight and bolt-on an after-market one. Thanks to Headwinds, a leader in custom headlights, now you can choose and install a new custom headlight from the very wide selection available for other Harley models. Easy-to-install, this […]
Drag Specialties 3 1/2″ High-Power LED Spotlight
Published by August 17th, 2012 in Editorial and Electrical.Drag Specialties offers an LED Spotlight that will add safety, reliability and efficiency and that can be applied to a broad spectrum of motorcycle models. With this spotlight, a rider can expect a power savings of up to 85% compared to incandescent and halogen lighting. This high-class thermal dissipation design has twice the efficiency of […]
Many like the option of charging the battery of their USB connecting devices (Smart Phones, iPhones, GPS, MP3 Players, etc) while on the road. To never run out of power, a very simple and I think the smallest solution is to equip your bike with a device like the Highway Hawk USB Charger Plug. The charger plug […]
New Black-Cut Mercury Grill Style Headlight By Headwinds
Published by July 18th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Looks like retro Grill Style headlights are getting as popular as matte black for your bike paint job. This one from Headwinds, one of the leaders in headlight manufacturing, is quite stunning with a black anodized bezel and highly polished shiny vertical bars. Outside diameter is 7″ with a 2-3/4” long convex front grill to […]
Medallion Premium 5” Console Gauges
Published by July 17th, 2012 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.For those who want to get at all times a maximum of info about their bikes, these Medallion Premium 5” Console Gauges have all the features you wished: a large digital ribbon tachometer, gear position 1 to 6, programmable shift telltale, 1-time programmable odometer, 2 trip odometers, low fuel/low voltage/cruise/security/check engine and ABS telltales. Dash […]
Performance Machine New Grill Headlight
Published by June 27th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.New for 2012, Performance Machine offers 5 different headlight designs (Grill featured here, Crossbar, Apex, Merc & Clean.) They are all very bright using a diamond reflector lens over the latest in halogen technology. Proposed in 3 different finishes as decried in the picture. Available for HD bottom mount 1984-2012 FXST and other select models […]
New Coil Cover For Harley-Davidson Blackline Model
Published by June 24th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.For your Harley-Davidson Softail Bobber a.k.a. Bllackline, and to complete its “Dark” look, a new coil cover from Drag Specialties®. It’s a directt bolt-on, comes with a steel body and is available with or without a mesh insert. You can choose from either smooth or skull design. Both designs are available in chrome with a […]
