The latest introduction to the line of quality intakes from Wimmer Custom Cycle is the Satin Bobber intake. This billet aluminum CNC machined intake features the brand new IBS “internal breathing system” with patented top breathers and is manufactured right here in the United States. There’s also a new curved radius on velocity stacks and […]
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I was informed that due to a recent cancellation Accurate Engineering have a natural-finish 93” Panhead ready to ship and available for sale. This is a brand new engine with a 12 month, 12,000 miles warranty. It comes with carburetor, ignition, coil, plugs, wire, charging system and regulator. This engine has been run-tested and only […]
“MotoStars”, the celebrities and their motorcycles exhibition will open at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum (just east of Columbus, OH) on June 27, 2008 by a Grand Opening VIP party where participants will be able to bid live on many auction items. Absentee bids via email are accepted until June 15. Among the many […]
Franz Langer is a retired engineer living in Germany. His passion/obsession? Building the world’s largest single cylinder engine for a motorcycle. He started with an airplane engine and fitted inside a bigger and yet lighter piston. The result is a 2000 cc engine that he mounted onto an old NSU Konsul getting Franz name added […]
I think that any great artist like Jasmine Cain entertaining you during years in big motorcycle rallies all over the country deserves to end up being featured in my Blog (you can read much more about her in the June issue of Easyriders & V-Twin Magazine). She is a powerful singer and songwriter. Before you […]
I don’t run many shameless plugs about myself in my own Blog, but today I have a good reason. Only S&S carburetors equipped bikes would accept my Spade Velociy Stack. After letting you whine and scream during one year, I decided to offer it with a CV back plate. I remind you that we don’t […]
Baker 3 HP Firestarter™
Published by May 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.As a custom builder I know too well about the problem with performance starters needed when you install or upgrade to a big engine. You pick a new good looking polished or chrome after-market starter with big cranking power. Problem is some of them, sold as new, are rebuilt starters with used cores. Result: a […]
Wimmer Machine Down Under
Published by May 4th, 2008 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial and Engines.Of interest to my Aussie readers, Wimmer Machine is now distributed in Australia by Rollies Speed Shop. Rollies already carries products from many other world renowned companies and will now represent Wimmer Machine. The Australian company services approximately 250 different dealers located in Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Indonesia and the South Pacific Rim. Peter […]
Howard Kelly Promoted S&S Cycle Communications Manager
Published by May 1st, 2008 in Editorial, Engines and Events.“Howard Kelly has been instrumental in nearly all of our marketing endeavors the past several years,” said S&S president Brett Smith. “His role in overseeing the logistics for our upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration and his coordination of the recent S&S Emissions Summit, hosted here in La Crosse are prime examples of the value he offers […]
Detroit Bros New Headlight And Air Cleaner
Published by April 18th, 2008 in Accessories, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.The new “Malice” Head Light includes a mounting bracket and will bolt-on to most front ends, and features a super-bright GE hand spot lamp (MSRP $169.99) in raw aluminum or in polished aluminum ($189.99. Their new “Malice’ Velocity Stack will fit your stock HD Big Twin Carburetor from ’84+, and will also fit your S&S […]
The beauty of this neo-retro air cleaner is not only its distinctive scallop design and grill, but the fact that you can make it yours by changing the finition of the grill – polish, chrome-brass- and painting its body to match your bike paint job. The Rapide air cleaner fits both S&S Super E or […]
Wimmer Machine Satin Black Sucker Intake
Published by April 6th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Since 10 years Wimmer Custom Cycle specializes in engine intakes built around a modular design with many interchangeable components like elbows, stacks and filters to create your own design. The latest introduction to the line of quality intakes from Wimmer is the SBS, also known as the “Satin Black Sucker”. This intake features an all […]
See-Through Oil Tank For Your Wild Custom Motorcycle
Published by March 27th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Fellow builders Steve Broyles Sr. and Jr. don’t market many of their one-off parts, but when they do, it’s always good and unusual. Like the release of their new Porthole Glass Oil Tank letting you see your engine oil in full motion. Father and son had been thinking of making a Porthole Glass oil tank for […]
Jesse James And S&S Cycle Announce Exclusive Collaboration
Published by March 5th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Jesse James has agreed to an exclusive collaboration, marketing, and endorsement agreement with S&S Cycle, Inc. James has been an avid customer of S&S Cycle throughout his involvement with the V-Twin motorcycle industry. While not all details of the agreement were released, it includes continued exclusive use of S&S engines in all American motorcycles built […]
I know all the jokes you can make just by looking at this very unusual oil tank but very familiar shape. So, I will say nothing more than, yes it’s real oil tank for motorcycle with a capacity of 3.5 quart. Sometimes design inspiration is just around us. I really wonder why it’s called Double […]
Leroy-Thompson Pro Charged Trendkill Custom Bike
Published by February 20th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.More and more custom builders collaborate with parts manufacturers and vice versa. The result? Usually a very cool bike featuring top of the line new parts. As an example, Scott Webster of Leroy-Thompson Choppers and ProCharger collaborated on a brand new bike named "Trendkill" which was recently unveiled to a packed house at the V-Twin […]
Replacement Engine Parts From Flathead Power By S&S Cycle.
Published by February 19th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Two weeks ago I told you that S&S was about to release FHP components to complete new vinage engines. S&S knows that the demand for quality replacement parts for vintage restorations is at an all time high, reason why last year they bought Flathead Power. The list of new products from Flathead Power by S&S […]
The beauty of the Cincinnati trade show is not only about discovering new products imagined by my friends of the industry but also about discovering motorcycle companies that I didn’t know because their main line of business was not the V-Twin market. For example Boyesen Engineering releasing the Power X-Wing, a true bolt-on performance accessory […]
Panhead Style Rocker Boxes For Your Twin-Cam
Published by February 6th, 2008 in Editorial and Engines.The Panhead look. Who doesn’t want it? You can keep the comfort of your Twin-Cam bike and add a little bit of Harley nostalgia on your bike. These rocker boxes are a 4-piece set that you can install with hand tools without removing your engine from the frame. Top is in chromed steel with billet […]
Crime Scene Choppers just unveiled in Cincinnati a very cool line called “Rapide” (yes, it’s a French word meaning Fast) including a headlight, taillight and air cleaner They all feature raised scallops and grill with art-deco lines that I adore (a style also invented by the French in the 30’s…). […]
S&S Enters The Classic And Vintage Engines Market
Published by January 28th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.In July, I was the first one to post and inform the industry on the acquisition of Flathead Power by S&S Cycle. Flathead Power was a company that serviced classic/vintage engine lines and components dating back to 1936, and was a perfect compliment for the S&S product line and brand. Since the fall of last […]
It looks at its best on any bobbed or chopped bike. It’s slightly smaller than the traditional Goodson air cleaner (6 1/2″ x 3.5″), ribbed to emphasize the retro style, breathing big through its Unifilter element. Of course, I use it on my custom bikes (see it on my Peacemaker Chop featured in current issue […]
Your Road King or Dresser Missing Link
Published by January 24th, 2008 in Driveline, Editorial and Engines.This link is designed to eliminate the uncomfortable condition known as tank slap or high speed wobble occurring on rubber mounted models like Dressers and Road Kings. The main cause of this problem is “Rearsteer” which happens when the swingarm rubber mounts are compressing. When cornering, the suspension movement is side loaded and will nothing […]
New Open Belt System For Baggers
Published by January 19th, 2008 in Driveline, Editorial and Engines.As you already know, right now touring bikes are attracting the attention and interest of custom builders and parts manufacturers. Very radical baggers are being built in many shops around the country. Starting with the bike shows of Daytona Bike Week, expect to see very inflated Bagger Classes. Better and fancier custom parts are going […]
Learn How To Work On an S&S X-Wedge Engine
Published by January 15th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Since the release of the X-Wedge engine during the fall of 2007, demand for training has been high, and the company offered Dealers a four-day class. In summer, a consumer technical training program will also be available. Two days of the class is spent working with the engine from a mechanical standpoint, learning the belt-drive […]
Old Ford Inspired Air Cleaner
Published by January 9th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.If you didn’t know, Hank Young was born and raised in a Rodder family. Hank has worked on (and still do) and owned (and still do) quite a few Hot Rods. So, no surprise that his proprietary parts have all this old cars feel. Like this air cleaner which incorporates a vintage Ford style horn […]
