Quiet enough to not drown out your sound system, but loud enough to feel like riding a Harley-Davidson bagger. Zippers Performance Products offers a Zip Kit powered by ThunderMax® offering a trifecta of improvements for a smoother, cooler and more powerful bagger. The zip Kit is delivered pre-mapped and ready to install. Watch the video. […]
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Former Vance and Hines Management Team Just Launched Firebrand Design. New Mufflers For Harley Tourers Are Available.
Published by May 22nd, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.John Peck, former Vice-President of Manufacturing at Vance and Hines and Leigh Crawford, former Manager of Research and Development also at Vance and Hines, have partnered to launch Firebrand Design, LLC. Firebrand manufactures and designs aftermarket products for motorcycles. Focusing at launch on exhausts for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, they plan on expanding to other products and […]
Bolt-On Horsepower For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by May 14th, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.You can get a bolt-on performance boost for Harley-Davidson Touring models with the new Screamin’ Eagle® High-Flow Exhaust system (P/N 64800022, $1,299.95) from Harley-Davidson®. Optimized for Custom Vehicle Operation™ 110 and Screamin’ Eagle Stage Kit engine configurations producing 80 to 100+ horsepower, the kit replaces the original-equipment exhaust with large-diameter, free-flowing head pipes and matching […]
Want To Legally Boost The Grunt Of Your Harley Dyna Low Rider?
Published by April 25th, 2014 in Builders, Customs and Exhaust.You can legally boost the grunt of your 2014 Dyna Low Rider with Screamin’ Eagle® Nightstick 2-into-1 Slip-On Muffler (P/N 64900243 Chrome, $299.95; P/N 64900242 Jet Black $329.95) from Harley-Davidson. Designed specifically to fit the new Low Rider model, the high-flow design of this tunable, diffusion-disc muffler produces plenty of low-end grunt for traffic-light take-offs […]
New Quiet Harley-Davidson Bagger Power By Thundermax. Install. Ride. Smile
Published by April 17th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial, Engines and Exhaust.Zippers Performance released a new Quiet Power Bagger Zip Kit powered by Thundermax. It includes a trifecta of electronic improvements to make your Harley-Davidson Bagger more powerful while running cooler and smoother, and all this without drowning out your sound system… (see the video after the jump) A propriatery high flow air filter let your […]
Paughco 3” Touring Slip On Mufflers
Published by March 20th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.In addition to those offered by the mother factory, how many “awesome sounding”, “high-performance” mufflers are available for your touring bikes? Many, many. But since I featured others, I upload a few lines about this offering from Paughco. They will fit your 1995 and up touring machine, are 20” long with 2” ID mufflers with […]
Akrapovic Open-Line Exhaust System For Harley-Davidson
Published by March 5th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The European manufacturer is well known for the unmistakable deep resonant sound and fine craftsmanship of its exhaust systems developed on the racetrack. Manufactured to the highest standards from stainless steel, these pipes are available in chrome or black-coated versions. All of the Akrapovič Open-Line exhaust systems include headers, mufflers, and heat-shields, and an optional […]
SuperTrapp Silent Series Exhaust. Going Back Stock. Keeping Performance.
Published by March 4th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Want to keep a good relation with your neighbors? Return (close) to the factory noise level but without returning to the stock performance. It’s the proposition made by SuperTrapp with its 2 into 1 “Silent” line of exhaust systems for 1984 to 2011 Harley-Davidson Softail models and 230 to 250 mm wide tire custom motorcycles.
Softail And Touring Exhaust Systems. “Have It Your Way” Program.
Published by February 8th, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.So many exhaust systems to choose from. Why not design it your own way to make your motorcycle uniquely yours? It’s the idea introduced by Samson Exhaust with the 2014 “Have It Your Way” program. Now, you can match their true dual head pipe system for Harley-Davidson Softail and Touring models with any muffler style: […]
America’s Most Powerful 2 Into 1 Exhaust System For Harley Touring Models?
Published by January 23rd, 2014 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Just another claim or reality? Area 51 Racing, a company in Napa, California that I didn’t know until now, is stating to me that the performance of their 2 into 1 head pipe and muffler combination for Harley-Davidson touring models 2001 to 2014 is unequaled in the industry. Their exhaust system uses a patent pending […]
New “Nasty Bastard” Exhaust System For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by December 1st, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Misfit Industries just released a new 2 into 1 performance motorcycle exhaust system named “The Nasty Bastard”. Pipes feature a nice inlayed metal mesh and plating for a custom look that will probably turn heads. The inlets are precision fitted for optimum flow & placement into the original mounting points of the Harley Davidson 1998 […]
New DP Customs Box Pipe Exhaust System For Sportsters. Cool, Clean, Tuneable.
Published by November 17th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.When I featured the “Black & White” custom Sportster built by DP Custom Cycles, your comments were extremely positive. One of the parts of special interest was the one-off “boxed” custom exhaust system equipping this creation. Sportster owners began to harass DP shop owners and brothers Jarrod and Justin Del Prado, begging them to fabricate […]
New Harley-Davidson Sportster Cannon Mufflers Add More Power And More Aggressive But Still Friendly Tone
Published by October 31st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Recently released at the Harley-Davidson Summer Dealer Meeting, these Screamin’ Eagle® Street Cannon Mufflers (P/N 64900208 Chrome, $419.95; P/N 64900209 jet black, $459.95) boost the performance of a 2014 Harley-Davidson® Sportster® motorcycle. They are 3.25-inch high-flow mufflers matching the head pipes of all 2014 Sportster® models and are specifically tuned to deliver improved performance and […]
Magnaflow Partners With Arlen Ness Motorcycles On New Co-Branded Line Of Exhaust Systems. Products To Debut On Let It Ride TV Show.
Published by October 23rd, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Magnaflow, a global leader in automotive performance exhaust products, today announces a new partnership with Arlen Ness Motorcycles to manufacture and sell a complete line of co-branded exhaust products. Known as “Arlen Ness by Magnaflow”, the high-performance, high-quality, made in the USA exhaust systems will be designed by Arlen Ness for American V-Twin motorcycles. The […]
How Does Your Motorcycle Sound To You And To Others?
Published by September 25th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial, Exhaust and Videos.What people hear and what you hear from the saddle when you ride are 2 very different sounds. A demo by S&S Cycle with their Race Tour Mufflers for Harley tourers.
Designer Stainless Steel Exhaust Clamps
Published by August 30th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Because all details count, this new Designer Steel Exhaust Kit. Cut from solid billet 316 stainless steel, then highly polished. Available in 3 options of ARP hardware: EV:2835-0077 316 Polished Stainless Steel Exhaust Clamps With Polished ARP 12 point Hardware. EV:2835-0078 316 Polished Stainless Steel Exhaust Clamps With Polished ARP Hex Flange Nut Hardware. EV:2835-0079 […]
New Slip-On Exhaust For Sportster Models By Akrapovic.
Published by August 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Akrapovic the exhaust company known for its innovative designs and creative use of titanium and carbon fiber, entered the USA market in 2010 with for objective to acquire a big slice of the custom market. The latest offering is replacement Slip-on mufflers for Harley-Davidson Sportster models. The quality of the latest chromed stainless steel mufflers […]
The Exhaust Pipe Retaining Ring Installation Tool
Published by July 27th, 2013 in Editorial and Exhaust.Jims released another simple tool to make your life easier. The kind of tool that make your life working on Harleys less frustrating, for example when installing the exhaust pipe retaining ring. No more “flying and eye popping” retaining rings!!! This tool makes it easy to install the snap ring in seconds without scratching the […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by July 11th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Samson Exhaust Has Relocated In Sturgis. Just on time for the 2013 Black Hills Rally, Samson Exhaust has completed its relocation from California to Sturgis. If you want to visit the new plant, the address is Industrial Park at 1151 Industry Road, Sturgis, SD 57785. “Over eight years ago I had my first conversations with […]
S&S Cycle’s Power Tune Sport Performance Exhaust For Harley-Davidson® Sportster®
Published by July 3rd, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.No design fancy here. Just the bold drag racing style that many will like. This exhaust system is all about performance with the DynoJet® revealing a power gain of over 12 horsepower and 6 ft/lb of torque over stock when the S&S Power Tune Sport and the S&S tuned induction system were installed on a […]
Harley-Davidson Cannon Mufflers For Touring Models Now Offered With Jet Black Coating
Published by June 4th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.The new Screamin Eagle® Street Cannon mufflers (P/N 64900187, $449.95) from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® are now available in a durable Jet Black ceramic coating. These performance slip-on mufflers are tuned to give Harley-Davidson® Touring models an exhaust note with extra-deep bass to enhance that famous Harley sound yet preserve peace with the neighbors. The […]
New Destroyer Exhaust System For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by June 1st, 2013 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Jerry Covington extends his line of Bagger parts with this new “Destroyer” exhaust system. Seen only on his one-off Harley Touring creations until now – a good way to test the market – it is now in production and available for your Harley Tourer 1995 and up. . Offered in chrome or black finish, the […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by May 18th, 2013 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Harley-Davidson Lay-Offs. The Harley factory in Kansas City, Mo. will be laying off between 130-140 employees effective June 30th, 2013. Seventy-five of those workers are casual employees or season workers. Harley Davidson says those employees help during the seasonal surge production. California Air Resources Board Fines 2 New Exhaust Manufacturers. Bassani And Danmoto. ARB fines […]
Seen At the Custom Chrome Europe Show. S&S 4″ Race Tour mufflers for 1995 – 2012 Harley-Davidson® Touring Models.
Published by March 24th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.An addition to S&S Cycle other exhaust muffler offerings, this 4″ version is helping your bagger produce exceptional mid-range to high-end torque and horsepower with a louder and more aggressive sound. The 4″ diameter is the same as stock mufflers (right muffler has special clearance for axle nut.) Options available are in show chrome or […]
Vance & Hines Fined $500,000 By California Air Resources Board. Who’s Next?
Published by February 13th, 2013 in Customs, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.On January 31, 2013 Performance exhausts manufacturer Vance & Hines signed a settlement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), agreeing to pay a fine of $500,000 for selling in the State of California emission related parts & accessories not pre-approved by the Board. The settlement agreement is regarding about 2000 units at an average […]
New Screamin’ Eagle Laser Exhaust Shields With Mesh Inserts
Published by December 21st, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Offered in Chrome or Jet Black Ceramic Finish for Harley-Davidson Touring Models, the new Screamin’ Eagle® Laser Exhaust Shield Kits from Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Accessories® feature laser-cut openings that are filled with tightly-woven mesh for an attention-getting, high-performance look. A direct replacement for factory-installed exhaust shields, each kit is easy to install and includes front […]
