The new T143 S&S Cycle engine cradled in a stock bagger frame with the addition of only high performance very special parts. The Dragon is 90 lbs lighter that the Harley stock configuration and is getting ready for the drag strip.
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S&S Cycle Project Dragon. A 143” Drag Strip Bagger.
Published by February 15th, 2015 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial, Engines and Videos.Finned Spark Plug/Headbolt Covers
Published by February 14th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Every detail counts. Drag Specialties is introducing these Spark Plug/Headbolt covers. These die-cast aluminum covers take away the need to buy individual headbolt and spark plug covers by fitting over the entire headbolt and spark plug base, accenting the head area for a truly custom look. Sold as a kit to complete two heads. These […]
RC Components TRUFLO Air Cleaners. Filter Exposed. Breather Ports Hidden.
Published by February 12th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Difficult to beat these High velocity air cleaners to maximize the required air flow for your engine to breath deeply and be performant. The almost fully exposed K&N filter means business, becomes a major design element and is encased in a billet aluminum housing. The low profile TRUFLO air cleaners are designed to stay close […]
Motortechnic Manufacturing USA. Restoring Engines And Transmissions For Harley Knuckleheads, Panheads And Flatheads UL.
Published by January 25th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.A great source for all those looking for a brilliant engine builder able to turn old Harley engines and trannies into perfectly running masterpieces. A jeweler of Knuckles, Pans and Big Flats Flathead UL), Dan Carr is entrusted by the best and most demanding builders and individuals who want their classic motorcycles to run and […]
The CV Performance Harley Fuel Inlet Elbow does two important jobs – it increases fuel flow by up to 40% when using a 5/16″ fuel line and it improves the fuel flow system integrity by replacing the stock plastic inlet with a solid brass unit. It replaces the two-piece plastic item that come stock on […]
Elio Motors To Introduce New Engine Built From The Ground Up On February 6, 2015
Published by January 21st, 2015 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.The Elio. One door, 2 seats, 3 wheels, 84 mpg, made in the USA with a $6800 price tag. And now, Elio founder and CEO Paul Elio is about to announce on February 6, 2015 what he believes is the first start-up vehicle manufacturer to develop its own internal combustion engine since Nash Motors in […]
Electric Start Drive Kit For 1970-1978 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead
Published by January 20th, 2015 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Engines.The Harley Shovelhead remain a mainstay for custom builders. Belt Drives LTD offers a belt drive conversion providing extended life, strength, smooth operation and reliability to these classic drivelines. It’s a complete “Shovel Shorty” Electric Start drive kit for 1970-1978 machines with ratchet top transmissions only. The conversion requires the use of a 1989-2006 style […]
Test Run Of The “Flying Millyard” 5-Liter V-Twin Engine.
Published by January 14th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Engines.Ordinary is not his style. British engineer Allen Millyard use factory engine parts to build engines that no other engineers have ever thought of building. Or he creates almost from scratch new motors with very unique configurations, creating in a small garage workshop wooden patterns to cast aluminum crankcases, patiently building by hand connecting rods […]
Understanding The Motorcycle Carburetor. Adjusting the Float Height.
Published by January 7th, 2015 in Editorial and Engines.The carburetor is probably the most misunderstood mechanical part on a motorcycle. This article was written by John Glimmerveen and explains the internal workings of the carburetor to set the correct ratio of fuel and air for optimum engine performance. All engines require a proper mixture of air and fuel for combustion. The carburetor controls […]
Improved Zipper’s Muscle 107” Engine Kit
Published by January 1st, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Although this 107” engine kit from Zipper’s Performance has the same configuration as the one I have previously published, this one however uses the full length D&D Fat Cat pipes, where the previous graph used the D&D Stubby pipes (The Stubby is still required when custom bags do not allow the use of full length […]
New Harley-Davidson Burst Performance Air Cleaner
Published by December 28th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.The new Screamin’ Eagle® Burst Collection Performance Air Cleaner Kit (P/N 29400178, $374.95) from Harley-Davidson® is for 2008-later Harley-Davidson® Softail® and Dyna® model motorcycles. Styled to complement the other accessory elements of the Burst Collection, this low-profile air cleaner features a tuxedo black surround that has been expertly machined to expose the satin aluminum finish […]
Engine Stands To Stand The Test Of Time
Published by December 26th, 2014 in Accessories, Editorial and Engines.Lowbrow Customs is introducing a line of heavy-duty motorcycle engine stands that will please the professional shop or home-builder alike. The 3/16″ thick steel construction ensures a stable work platform and holds up to the rigorous demands of a working shop. An engraved aluminum machine tag on each stand and durable black powder coat finish […]
New JET Air Cleaner From Performance Machine
Published by December 11th, 2014 in Customs and Engines.A new versatile design for this new JET air cleaner from Performance Machine that you can mount horizontally or vertically. Small and low design to not interfere with your leg/knee. It features an internal crankcase venting system and a reusable air filter. CNC machined out of aluminum. Available for Big Twin Carb (1993-2006), Big Twin […]
Radiused Breather Bolts For Your Harley-Davidson
Published by December 7th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.These breather bolts feature a good looking radius design with 5-ply sintered stainless steel mesh, providing the proper breathability for your motor while keeping a slim profile and a completely custom look. An internally broached allen allows for a quick and hidden installation method, with the stainless breather element and “circlip” finishing the job. A […]
What Exhaust Should I Run On My S&S Engine And Are Drag pipes Ok?
Published by December 4th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Exhaust.Exhaust selection is critical for optimal performance. Open drag pipes work reasonably well for peak horsepower numbers on some engines but limit low speed performance on the street and can be nearly impossible to carburet. S&S Cycle has not had good results with baffled drag pipes due to the increase of exhaust gas restriction (back […]
Vintage Hot-Rod Inspired Air Cleaner
Published by November 28th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.In his young shop Old-Stf Cycle in Northern California, Mike Pilaczynski is manufacturing this “Mini-Ed” air cleaner with a vintage hot rod look that will please all those tired of all round and teardrop-shaped filters. Includes a K&N high flow filter element. Measures only 5 1/2″ x 4″ x 2 5/8”. Made of cast aluminum and […]
Bahn™ Engine Rocker Cover Accents For ’99 To ’15 Harley Twin Cams
Published by November 26th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.For those who want to customize their late Harley Twin Cam engine instead of buying a set of new custom rocker boxes, Kuryakyn offers the option of using their Bahn™ Accents. Installation does not require removal of the factory rocker boxes, and when installed do not need to be removed for top-end motor maintenance. MSRP: […]
Breaking News. S&S Cycle About To Launch The Biggest, Baddest, Bolt-In Engine In Stock Touring Frame. The T143.
Published by November 22nd, 2014 in Customs, Engines and Events.Official launch will be spring 2015, but you see it here and I can give you a few details. First, a few words of caution from S&S Cycle VP of Product Development Scott Sjovall “This T143 engine fits in a stock frame, and starts really well, but it is really not for everybody! Frankly, it […]
Zipper’s New Muscle 107” Kit For Twin Cam® Engines
Published by November 15th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Zipper’s has carefully developed a new Muscle 107″ Kit for Twin Cam® engines with optimized compression, porting, camshaft design and inlet flow, Combined with their best-in-class finish work, extensive dyno and ride testing, it provides a very balanced engine kit that will not disappoint. The Zipper’s Muscle 107 delivers fantastic power curves with both torque […]
S&S Cycle Tells You How To Break-In Your New Engine
Published by November 12th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Below the correct procedure to break-in your engine . 1- Initial start up. Run engine approximately one minute at 1250-1750 rpm. DO NOT crack throttle or subject to any loads during this period as head gaskets are susceptible to failure at this time. During this time, check to see that oil pressure is normal, that oil […]
Gift Your Bike With Extra Performance
Published by November 4th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.Holidays season is not too far away. If you are into performance, you could gift yourself with one of Zipper’s Performance products or put it on your wish list. Guaranteed you will not re-gift it Black S&S® E & G Carb Kits with ThunderJet®. A Zipper’s exclusive. Zipper’s new black-finish S&S® E/G carburetors, with or […]
Halloween Special. S&S Cycle Frankenstein Engines. A Few Still Available.
Published by October 16th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.For the month of October, S&S Cycle is once again offering paranormal prices on monstrous Frankenstein engines, in honor of Halloween. They’re built with first quality, non-current components so you save a bundle! Just the thing for a budget performance upgrade or a custom build. Grab yours today! Quantities are limited – when they’re gone, […]
Ferrari Patents Motorcycle V-Twin Engine Design
Published by October 5th, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Engines.Patent application submitted suggest that Ferrari may be considering producing a motorcycle, The patent covers the design of an “internal combustion engine having two cylinders, which are arranged in a ‘V’ configuration.” Ferrari has also filed a trademark application for the name ‘Cavallino’ (pony in Italian) for use on a vehicle without precision of type, car […]
Zipper’s Performance is among the couple of US companies able to provide the best solution to all of your engine upgrade and rebuild needs. Your buddies on their new 103’s and 110’s kicking sand in your face? You don’t have to spring for a new bike to keep up, just breathe some new life into […]
Now settled in the US, European independent parts manufacturer EMD just released the WTF line of engine rocker boxes to give your hard-working Evo 1340 Big Twin or Evo Sportster engine a retro style. These cast aluminum covers bolt in place of your OEM rocker boxes and extend down to hide the lower box. As […]
