Published by Cyril Huze May 23rd, 2013
in Driveline, Editorial and Engines.
Doing a powertrain tear down and assembly? Tired of hunting through plastic bins looking for hardware? JIMS®, a premier manufacturer of performance parts and specialty tools for use on Harley-Davidson® Motorcycles, has released the new JIMS Hardware Organizer.
Published by Cyril Huze May 14th, 2013
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Küryakyn Holdings LLC, a leader in the aftermarket parts industry, is proud to announce the release of the new TC-24D cam. This bolt-in performance cam fits all 2007 to 2013 Harley-Davidson® Twin Cam models (2006 to 2013 Dynas). The cam is an extension of Küryakyn’s “Wild Things” performance line, and a component of the new [...]
Published by Cyril Huze 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 [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 30th, 2013
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Being bolt-in Cams, they are fully compatible with stock pushrods and valve springs. That equates to an economical installation, since there is no need to invest in those replacement parts. In addition, the savings in labor is substantial, since the cylinder heads do not have to be removed to install valve springs. The 482 cams [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 24th, 2013
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
If you are into the high/tech racing style you may like these new air cleaners, a typical “Made in Italy” expression of design. Rebuffini products for Harley-Davidson always stand out for for the quality of the materials (aluminum used comes from Switzerland), for the superb manufacturing technique.and attention to details. And of course, you will [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 20th, 2013
in Editorial, Engines and Events.
On Friday June 21st and Saturday June 22nd, 2013 S&S Cycle will celebrate their 55th anniversary this and they would like like everyone to join them for the celebration party. It will take place at the Oktoberfest grounds in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with a side trip to the S&S factory in Viola for breakfast, plant [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 16th, 2013
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
SU Carburetor History: Back in the early 70′s, Rivera got its start when Mel Magnet (The Founder of Rivera Engineering) took off SU carburetors from some British cars and did some magic to adapt them to Harleys. In 1974, Custom Chopper Magazine sponsored the “Search for King Carb” shoot-out between all the top carburetors back [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 10th, 2013
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Cyril. “Hardtail Choppers offers a replacement kit for the stock Rubber Motor Mount Sportsters, years 2004 and up . Our replacement are CNC machined from solid aluminum . This kit instantly changes your Motor from rubber mounted to solid mount . There are several reasons to do this . One being that when these frames [...]
Published by Cyril Huze April 3rd, 2013
in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Add the bling of brilliant chrome to Harley-Davidson Sportster models with the new Front Engine Mount Bracket (P/N 16400022, $119.95) and Engine Mount Stabilizer Link (P/N 16400020, $49.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories. The chrome Front Engine Mount Bracket is machined from premium 6061-T6 aluminum, and is a direct bolt-on replacement for the Original Equipment [...]
Published by Cyril Huze March 29th, 2013
in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Don’t ask why? It’s the type of work Allen Millyard likes to do: crazy engines. Of course, except the 2 Pratt & Whitney cylinders, everything else is one-off: connecting rods and aluminum crankshaft cast from wooden molds. Engine runs a dry sump with twin pumps, twin SU carburetors, twin plugs per head. Order one to [...]
Published by Cyril Huze March 19th, 2013
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Add another touch of old school on your bike with these Paughco Pushrod clips. Guaranteed to be a perfect fit stock Harley replacement on the following applications: 1940 thru 1947 Knuckleheads, 1970 thru 1984 Shovelheads and 1984 thru 1999 EVO engines P/N STF440, 4-hole style $43.95 and P/N STFK40 Knurled $65.95. Applications for 1948 thru [...]
Published by Cyril Huze March 17th, 2013
in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.
Introduced March 9th in Daytona Beach, the new Indian Thunder Stroke 111™ motor is using Indian Motorcycle past achievements as inspiration. Company’s objective? A lofty goal: to build the best power plant on the road today. The Thunder Stroke 111™ is true to its heritage and looks, as well as power. Producing over 115 foot [...]
Published by Cyril Huze March 15th, 2013
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Early OEM external oil lines are easily and quickly upgraded with these OLD-STF brass and stainless replacements from Paughco. (P/N STFB66.) Custom shaped from solid brass tubing to replace lines on 1966-1984 Shovelheads and retailin for $65.95. The same line application in Stainless Steel (P/N STFS66) retails for $99.95. Ironhead Sportsters from 1957-1985 are covered [...]
Published by Cyril Huze March 9th, 2013
in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.
A much larger crowd than usual on Daytona Main Street. All bikers gathering in & around the Dirty Harry’s bar for the very exciting unveiling of the new Indian Motorcycle engine to power the upcoming line up. And I must say, for me, my fellow media members and the public present at this event a [...]
Published by Cyril Huze March 9th, 2013
in Engines and Events.
It’s the huge story of the 2013 Daytona Bike Week and probably of the year. Those of you attending the Florida Rally will be able to see the introduction of the Indian Motorcycle new engine this evening March9, 2013 at 9:30pm ET at Dirty Harry’s on Main Street. I will be on location and as [...]
Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® has expanded its popular Custom Seat Program to include two saddles for 2004-later Sportster models. Using the Custom Seat website a customer can create a seat in one of more than 1,300 design options, print out the seat design, and bring it to a participating Harley-Davidson dealer. The dealer places the [...]
Published by Cyril Huze March 1st, 2013
in Customs, Editorial and Engines.
Harley-Davidson offers Screamin’ Eagle Kits ($349.95) in two cover styles for Touring and Trike Models. They are engineered to increase engine air flow. The forged billet aluminum cover and a perforated screen fit over a washable, pleated element that provides the ideal combination of efficiency and engine protection. A cast back plate with integral breather [...]
Published by Cyril Huze February 15th, 2013
in Customs and Engines.
The new engine from Ultima Products is a Single Cam Dual Oil Pumps replacement for Twin Cam® “A” Series Rubber Mount Engines. It will not work with TC® “B” applications, (Softail® style.) It fits will be offered in 5 sizes: 100, 107, 113, 120 and 127″. Ultima promises dramatic improvements in durability and performance versus [...]
Published by Cyril Huze February 13th, 2013
in Editorial, Engines and Events.
From AMA Press Release. In response to concerns expressed by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and Power Equipment Makers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidelines to help ensure that motorcyclists and others don’t inadvertently use E15 fuel. E15 is a new fuel blend of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline [...]
Published by Cyril Huze February 12th, 2013
in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.
The Nifty 50 awards are given by PowerSports Business Magazine to highlight the fifty best new products or services of the year. The competition is always pretty stiff for this award, but the S&S T-Series Long Block Engines for 1999-’06 Big Twins were unanimously voted as a winner. Without changing any specifications S&S has lowered [...]
Published by Cyril Huze January 17th, 2013
in Driveline and Engines.
S&S Cycle announces the introduction of a new line of premium drive train lubricants for Harley-Davidson and other American v-twin motorcycles. This S&S premium line of lubricants was developed by a collaborative effort between S&S and Spectro Oils of Brookfield, CT. S&S company president Steve Iggens explains, “The relationship between S&S Cycle and Spectro is [...]
Published by Cyril Huze January 10th, 2013
in Customs and Engines.
If you want to increase the engine size of your 883/1200 Harley Sportster or Buell engine, Zipper’s has developed 3-13/16” bore aluminum alloy cylinders to ley you go to 88″ while still keeping the stock stroke crankshaft. Cylinders are manufactured with high quality cast-in iron liners and will work in all types of performance applications. [...]
Published by Cyril Huze January 10th, 2013
in Builders, Customs and Engines.
Last week I reported on Aniket Vardhan successful attempt at building the new and extremely beautiful first 998 CC Musket 59-degree V-Twin engine and on the current development of a specific frame to house it. But it was not Aniket’s first success. Before the 998 cc, Aniket built a 700 cc version and the bike [...]
Published by Cyril Huze January 4th, 2013
in Builders, Customs and Engines.
This is the story of a guy from India who used to tinker with Royal Enfields in his native country, then moved to the United States in 1999 where he takes a job as a teacher in industrial design at an Art and Design College. In 2003 he imports an old Enfield engine and begins to fantasize [...]
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