Who doesn’t want more torque and horsepower? A company called “Revolution Performance Motors” provides high quality 4=valve engines and head sets for your V-Twin needs. Their patented Hemi 4- Valve heads move 1.5 times more air than the stock 2 valve head. Due to the hemispherical design of the heads and the position of the […]
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Most custom bikes go toward a minimalist approach where hiding as much as we can is the rule of the game. Not an easy task. Even magician Houdini had his own limitations. When you run out of hiding places, the best other option is to show the accessory you […]
It’s nice to discover a company producing cool custom parts and which is not yet very well known by my peers in the industry. These 2 interesting velocity stacks (among a full line too wide to show it here with pictures) were designed by Kevin Renaldi from a company called […]
Detroit Brothers Menace
Published by May 17th, 2007 in Accessories, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.From the Detroit Brothers, a couple of good parts for bad boys. The Menace headlight and velocity stack are both CNC machined from T6 aluminum and are sold machine finish or highly polished. They tell me that the Menace headlight is incredibly bright even with the grille which can be positioned horizontally or vertically. It […]
If I had to pick only 1 bike to own and hold on to for the rest of my life, it would be a genuine Panhead (1948-1965). And of course I would add a few personal touches like these finned dishpan rocker boxes. They are made since 1968 by Randy Smith of Custom Cycle Engineering […]
I don’t like all the promotional junk that companies use to advertise their business. With a few exceptions, like the Zippo lighter, but only if it’s an authentic one (so many copies). Zippo lighters continue to be among collectors’ favorites and it may be the reason why you could be interested by owning a genuine […]
While governmental EPA and CARB compliance were high on the S&S list when conceiving their new engine, another major issue was to resolve problems associated with large-displacement V-Twins. Although the V-Twin industry is synonymous with the 45-degree V configuration, engine builders have always contended that the main limiting factor of performance is the construction of […]
Handcrafted from polished stainless steel these 6 velocity stacks will not only reinforce the sinister, apocalyptic look of your sled, but using a special mounting bracket you will be able to personalize even more by rotating yours 360-degree. Each stack contains an internal screen to prevent debris from going in your engine. You can bolt […]
Dean Moon left us in 1987. His passion was for cars. Since the mid 40’s, from his first aluminum fuel block to his worldwide famous spun aluminum wheel discs his products have equipped most racers and hot-rodders . Under the name “Mooneyes” his family is continuing the tradition of innovation and even expands the parts […]
Engine is and will always be the main visual component of any bike. I always love to customize my engines, making fin modifications, powder coating and changing the rocker boxes. During the V-Twin Expo I met with Nick Genender from NYC Choppers who showed me his new after-market rocker boxes. And I told him that […]
I never liked bulky parts and always thought that small is beautiful. The “Little Breather” conceived by friend Dennis Goodson is, to my knowledge, the smallest air cleaner available on the market. It’s only 6 1/2" x 3.5". It features retro style lines, high polishing, and is available for all new and most old style carburetor models. For S&S […]
This is a very important announcement for the v-twin industry, including every builder and shop in the US. S&S Cycle, Inc. has successfully procured EPA Certification on all 3 of its V-Series engine families, becoming the first motorcycle engine manufacturer to produce pre-certified EPA compliant engines. Individuals and builders can now build EPA compliant […]
Split Your Shovel Engine Rocker Boxes.
Published by January 11th, 2007 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.In my business, I know pretty well 2 “father & son” teams. The 1st team is arguing all the time front of the cameras of the TV show “American Chopper”. No introduction necessary. The second one is discreet, hard working, and producing very cool Bobbers. And they deserve […]
It surprises me that people ask me all the time what is my best selling custom part. Probably because I think you should not buy a part because of its marketing success but because it’s the right one for the look you are after for your own bike.. Anyway, my 2006 most selling item, in number of units, is […]
You install an after market air cleaner or velocity stack and want to get rid of the ugly stock engine breather crossover tubes. What do you use to make your engine breathe correctly without having engine oil mist ending up on your exhaust or on your right leg or, most of the time, both? It’s the […]
S&S president Brett Smith states that the new X-Wedge engine is the most important in the company history, other than his grandfather’s original racing endeavors that got S&S started. Evidently, this new engine is the answer to the new tightened EPA requirements, and shows what S&S research & development team is capable of doing in […]
We all know that the addition & accumulation of small trick details make the difference between a good custom bike and an exceptional one. With the retro trend, brass, a combination of copper & zinc (from 5 to 45%), made a big return as a choice material for components installed on vintage looking motorcycles. Brass […]
Aluminum Horseshoe Oil Tank From Hank Young
Published by December 12th, 2006 in Editorial and Engines.Hank Young was a well known hot rodder at the time he appeared on the motorcycle scene with a famous bike called the "Flying Pan" that all custom builders remember well. His strong hot rod influence can be seen not only in his bikes but also in all his new motorcycle parts. Here a perfect […]
Recently, I was talking of the difficulty that custom builders have to position the fuel valve at the right place to use all the gas of a custom made gas tank. It’s one thing to hand make a gorgeous tank. It is another thing to make it give all its fuel almost to the last […]
2007 S&S Catalog. The First To Land On My Desk
Published by November 30th, 2006 in Editorial and Engines.Confidence: I love December. Not only because I enjoy seeing Christmas lights in palm trees (for those who don’t know, home & shop are in South Florida), but because it’s new catalogs season for our motorcycle industry. They go from ½ pound to 10 pounds or more, smell fresh ink, wear the number 07, oblige me to […]
Did you notice? Since 4/5 years more & more professional & garage builders use an old Iron Sportster or a new Sportster/Buell powerplant to build their custom choppers. Since 1 year, we even see more Sportster drivetrains installed on new built Bobbers. But there were few people in the industry building cool aftermarket Sportster frames. […]
Unfortunately, not all the calls we receive are about ordering one of my custom parts or about meeting with me to discuss a new build. By far, the largest category of calls fits in the category “How do you do this? Where do you do that?” And in this category, powdercoating questions are at the […]
S&S Pro-Stock Engine Nominated For It’s Design
Published by October 23rd, 2006 in Editorial and Engines.S&S Proven Performance 160" Billet Pro Stock Engine has been nominated for The People Choice Award by the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum. Designed and manufactured in the USA by S&S Cycle, this engine has been the choice of top drag racing teams. Currently, 5 out of 10 racers in the NHRA championship point standings are […]
Relatively new on the Choppers scene, Joe McGlynn is a custom motorcycles enthusiast. with a passion for retro lines but designing his parts with the best AutoCAD software (most of his concepts are drawn on Alibre Design Software). McGlynn’s parts are inspired by hot rod 50s lines, but integrate graceful high tech curves that can […]
New Single-Bore Tuned Intake from S&S® Cycle
Published by October 2nd, 2006 in Editorial and Engines.“This product is a great opportunity for more V-twin enthusiasts to easily experience the difference that S&S brings to the table,” said Kurt Peterson, Customer Support Manager for S&S. It will be available through the S&S dealers at the end of October with a choice of chrome, wrinkle black powder coat, or natural aluminum finishes. Engine […]
