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 […]
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Billet Motor Mounts For Sportsters Turned Rigid
Published by April 10th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Harley-Davidson Chrome Front Engine Mount Bracket For Sportster Models
Published by 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 […]
Allen Millyard 5 liter V-Twin Based On 2 Pratt & Whitney R1340 Aircraft Cylinders
Published by 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 […]
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 […]
The New Indian Thunder Stroke 111 Motor. The Video.
Published by 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 […]
Oil Lines Upgrade For Your Early Harley-Davidson Models
Published by 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 […]
Breaking News. Indian Motorcycle Just Unveiled The Thunder Stroke 111 To Power The 2014 New Indian Line Up.
Published by 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 […]
Tonight The Night. Indian Motorcycle To Reveal Its New Engine At 9.30 ET.
Published by 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 Expands Its Custom Seat Program For Sportsters And Is Launching New Parts.
Published by March 7th, 2013 in Builders, Controls, Editorial, Engines and Seats.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 […]
New Race-Inspired Screamin’ Eagle Billet Air Cleaner Kits From Harley-Davidson
Published by 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 […]
New Ultima T-VO Twin Cam Replacement Engines Coming July 2013
Published by 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 […]
New EPA Guidelines To Separate E10 from E15 At Fuel Pumps
Published by 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 […]
S&S Cycle Receives A Nifty 50! For The New S&S T-Series Long Block Engines
Published by 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 […]
Official S&S Cycle Engine And Transmission Oils By Spectro Now Available.
Published by 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 […]
Zipper’s Big Bore Cylinders For Sportster® And Buell® Engines
Published by 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. […]
Before The Musket 998 cc V-Twin Engine There Was A 700 cc Version
Published by 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 […]
The All New 998 CC Musket V-Twin Engine
Published by 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 […]
Zipper’s MaxFlow Air Filter Kits for EFI Models
Published by December 26th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Letting your engine breathe deeper is a sure and easy way to get a nice power increase. Doing it via a max flow air filter is also the cheapest method to boost performance. One of the best on the market is the MAXFlow Air Filter Kits by Zipper’s Performance Products. Designed to completely replace the […]
Good Guys is a new line of custom parts by German customizer Rick’s Motorcycles (also official Baden-Baden Harley-Davidson dealer.) This air filter is a “variation” of many others with the same basic design, but this one will remind you the configuration of a brake/pulley system. Sold with K&N filter and necessary mounting hardware. Bolt-0n piece […]
Start A Custom Engine Project With A New Twin Cam Shortblock Bottom End Manufactured To OEM Specs By Harley-Davidson
Published by December 11th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.These crate engine shortblocks are manufactured and assembled on the Harley-Davidson Pilgrim Road engine assembly line and sold with cases, flywheels, bearings and rods already preassembled. The kit includes current-spec Original Equipment cam plate, oil pump, and cam drive components, and the gaskets, seals and most of the hardware required to complete the engine and […]
Precision Billet Products Extends Darkside Line To Harley Sportster Models
Published by December 9th, 2012 in Controls, Customs and Engines.Inspired by 16th Century symbolism, the Darkside line from Precision Billet Products has been extended to Harley Sportster models and other motorcycles. Each collection design produced by the company is limited to 2500 sets, making your custom parts somewhat exclusive to your ride. The Darkside Air Cleaner Cover works with all K&N Hi-Flo air filters […]
The New Indian Motorcycle Engine Sound. Listen To It Here.
Published by December 7th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.High energy this Friday at the the 32nd annual Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach where more than 150 manufacturers of motorcycles, parts, accessories and apparel are expecting 55,000 visitors during this weekend. There was great anticipation on the Indian Motorcycle display where the engine sound of the brand new Indian model by Polaris (expected […]
S&S Cycle is launching Viola V-Twin a selection of high quality service parts for Harley-Davidson® and other American v-twin motorcycles including service/repair parts for stock v-twin engines. These parts and services are available through all S&S Dealers and directly benefit all end users. For example, if your local shop works on your bike, it means […]
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 […]
Spectro Answers Your Engine Oil Questions.
Published by November 24th, 2012 in Editorial and Engines.Question: I’ve had a new quart in a never opened plastic quart bottle in my shed for about 6 or 7 years. The shed is in a location with hot summers and cold winters. Can I use it? Does engine have a shelf life? Answer: As long as the bottle is sealed, the oil shelf life […]
Classic Air Cleaner By Boyle Custom Moto
Published by November 20th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.A simple and classic shape CV air cleaner to fit the style of many bikes. The basket design greatly minimizes air restriction and with the addition of the ™”vortex cone” you get increased and properly directed air flow. The high percentage open area stainless cage allows more air flow to pass through quickly and easily. […]
