Start any engine regardless of displacement or compression ratio with a stock starter. The new Easy Start Cams from S&S® Cycle make hard starting obsolete for 1999-up big twins. Available in chain drive and gear drive versions. Don’t get caught dead without them! Watch this 4-minute video.
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Motorcycle Engine. Start It Up Every Time.
Published by September 12th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.LA County Choprods Honey Pot Oil Filter
Published by September 10th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.“Hildebrand” oil filters were extremely popular in the 50’s & 60’s and widely used on Trucks and Hot Rods. Several companies in the motorcycle industry re-designed them for use on motorcycles. LA County Choppers is the last one to offer a new version that they named “Honey Pot Oil Filter”. This model is cast aluminum, […]
Vintage Style Connection To Your Spark Plugs
Published by September 8th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Strip the end of your spark plug wire. Attach the rajah terminal to the wire. Slide this wire terminal on the top of your spark plug. Secure attachment by screwing in the brass nut. Will work with any any modern spark plug with a removable top nut. The list includes NGK, Champion, and any other […]
S&S High Performance Air Cleaner Kit For Honda® Fury™ Chopper
Published by August 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.I know that some of you own a Honda Fury Chopper. S&S Cycle knows too. So, they now propose a performance teardrop air cleaner kit conceived specifically for this mode. As you all know, getting more power out of an engine boils down to getting more air into it.
Diamond Cut® Available On Ultima Engines
Published by July 29th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Do you like the extra shine of a Diamond Cut® on your engine?. In the past, if you were looking for a Diamond Cut motor from Ultima®, you either had to buy an unassembled Ultima motor or dis-assemble their complete motor before sending the parts to be Diamond Cut & then re-assembling. A lot of lost time and money. […]
You Can Teach An Old Hog Some New Tricks…
Published by July 28th, 2009 in Builders, Customs and Engines.Of course you want to look good, to sound good and to go faster. You don’t necessarily need to trade your engine, just upgrade it. Of course S&S Cycle would like to sell you one of his engines. But if you got the itch for more performance and a new engine is not right now […]
Motorcycle Tech Knowledge By Spectro Oils
Published by July 28th, 2009 in Driveline, Editorial and Engines.Question: Have a couple of simple questions. Why is Spectro better than Harley, RevTech, Mobil and Penzoil.. What does Spectro contain that makes it better than the competition or is the basic oil better than the competition? What should be in a good aircooled motorcycle oil and what should not? Which of these are in […]
New Arlen Ness Double Barrel Air Filter Assembly
Published by July 25th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.From Arlen Ness a new air filter option for your customization project. Conceived to provide a leading edge design to change the look and performance of your bike. The kit includes an aluminum double barrel outer cover, an aluminum radius inlet backing plate, pre-oiled hi-performance air filter and all necessary hardware. Available in chrome or […]
Sorensen Performance Billet Heads For Harley Shovelhead Engines
Published by July 15th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Love Harley-Davidson Shovelheads and owned a couple. But their engines have quite a few well-known and documented mechanical issues. In addition you may want to bring your Shovel into the 21st century with not only improved performance but the ability to make power equivalent to the more recent Evo and Twin Cam engines. Out of […]
Ultima Motors Now California Legal
Published by July 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.California professional and backyard builders have now a new reliable and reasonably priced motor option to make their custom ride C.A.R.B. compliant. Ultima just informed me that their carbureted engines can be sold in the State Of California without you risking big fines… and worse. But I have to mention and underscore that in California […]
No denial that the Arlen Ness Big Sucker SS Kit works very well, increasing your horsepower up to 21%. Few other pleated air filters on the market can match its performance. Filter is pre-oiled, ready for installation and can be washed and oiled again and again. It is jacketed in stainless steel mesh offering an […]
S&S Cycle has always been known for big,, powerful and reliable engines, but people just don’t think of the company for individual parts like their high performance clutches and single bore tuned induction bore. Michael Scaletta, Director of Business Development and Sales,. think that they are both superior products and decided a price reduction to […]
Jesse James Hydrogen LSR Car Engine. First Fire.
Published by June 15th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Last weekend Jesse James sent me the following short movie. West Coast Choppers Monday June 08, 09, 12.45 am. Hydrogen car engine is fired for the 1st time (you need Quicktime installed on your computer). Hear it cough…then scream. What about the body? It’s a teaser. So, if you have questions, go ahead. Ask in “comments’. […]
S&S Cycle Launches The Flathead K Bobb
Published by June 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.You know S&S Cycle as a leading manufacturer of performance engines and replacement parts for v-twin motorcycles for over 50 years.. And now, a first: S&S® Cycle Inc. introduces the K Bobb, a complete vintage reproduction motorcycle under the Flathead Power™ brand. This fully functional display bike is modeled after a customized 1946 FLH bobber. […]
Question 1: Can I mix viscosity grades? Spectro Answer: Yes, you can and no harm will be done. Topping up with 10w40, if its all you have available, will not injure the 20w50 in your crankcase. It will, however, lower the overall viscosity of your crankcase oil to a certain extent. This will cause no […]
Tired of using those old kick arms that flop back to the kick position every time you ride? The boys at Nash Motorcycle state that they solved this problem. Developed and Patented by John Grant, machined into the arm of the Swift Kick are rare earth magnets that hold the kick pedal in place when […]
Vance And Hines Air Filter Cover Kits
Published by May 28th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Most don’t know, but Vance and Hines doesn’t make only exhaust systems. Also intake air and filter cover kits in 2 designs (Drak left, Duke right) in chrome or black. These covers are shaped to increase venturi air flow and include a high flow washable and reusable air filter. Complete the package with Vance & […]
Viper Motorcycle Company Monster 152” Billet Engine
Published by May 26th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Viper Powersports designs, produces and markets through an independent dealer network a line of premium custom V-Twin Super Cruiser motorcycles, V-Twin aftermarket engines and other related aftermarket products. The company designs and manufactures custom motorcycles, accessories and motorcycle engine component parts with patented technology using Computer Aided Design (CAD). Viper Motorcycle Company and Ilmor Engineering, […]
Hand-Porting Motorcycle Engine Cylinder Heads. A Dying Art Form.
Published by May 17th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.For those who don’t know, “hand-porting” is modifying the intake and exhaust ports of an internal combustion engine to improve the quality and quantity of the air flow, hence your engine performance. It is a task that today’s generation of techs would rather leave to machines. But there are a handful of rebel-minded innovators left […]
From More Manufacturing. Simply Remove and replace your V-Twin engine One Handed!
A new kind of gasket! Developed to withstand more power per cylinder, higher operating temperatures, and thinner head and block castings. Ideal for both aluminum heads to cast iron blocks and aluminum heads to aluminum blocks. Two viton coated outer embossed spring steel layers with a steel inner layer provide support to the gasket allowing […]
Breaking News. S&S Cycle Acquires Some Crane Cams Assets
Published by April 23rd, 2009 in Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Those assets include the inventory, intellectual property, and trademarks for all Crane automotive and motorcycle electronic products and for Crane motorcycle valve train products. The intellectual property portion includes designs, drawings, and cam profiles. Crane automotive valve train products are not included in this acquisition. Crane Cams was founded in 1953, and like S&S Cycle, […]
If you are in vintage, retro, old or new school, you owe to your bike to equip it with the period correct spark plugs wiring. Low Brow Customs is now offering vintage-style braided cotton wire sets. They are cotton-braided and lacquered, but have a modern stranded copper conductor with pvc insulation for top performance. Five […]
Battistinis New Air Filter And Horn.
Published by April 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Electrical and Engines.This new contemporary air filter from Battistinis is a straight bolt-on. The unique three part kit includes a patented Arlen Ness Stage 1 Big Sucker kit to fit all Harley Davidson® EVO big twins, Twin Cams and Sportster models.
Spectro Answers Your Motorcycle Oil Questions.
Published by April 11th, 2009 in Driveline and Engines.Question 1: My dealer says I have to use the OEM lubricant in my motorcycle or my warranty is void. Answer: This is not true and may, in fact, be illegal. Have the dealer put this in writing on his letterhead. We doubt he will. All you need to do to fulfill your warranty requirements […]
Hitting The Race Track With The New RevTech 125″
Published by April 8th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Need to evaluate a new engine? To convince all the custom motorcycle scene to use it? Just ask a couple of well-known Custom Builders to build a custom bike fitted with your new motor and send them speeding around a racetrack. It’s exactly what Custom Chrome did with their brand new RevTech 125”, proposing Builders […]
