Something I didn’t mention before is that it seems that all new 2010 Harley-Davidson models exhaust systems are now equipped with a catalytic converter. Only the 2009 models sold in California had them factory installed. EPA is after all manufacturers and Harley-Davidson is anticipating what will be soon, no doubt about it, a requirement in […]
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Harley-Davidson New 2010 Exhaust System
Published by September 5th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Exhaust.Applying wrap around your exhaust will increase power and reduce radiated exhaust heat. And it looks very good without having to worry about your pipes turning yellow/blue. I use (like on this Bobber of mine called “Kiss My Wheels“) Accel motorcycle high temperature exhaust wrap, available in black or tan, that can withstand up to […]
New Freedom Performance Motorcycle Exhaust Systems
Published by July 10th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.First, these “Tuck & Under” nostalgic looking upswept motorcycle exhaust pipes looking and sounding very good available in either a chrome-plated or black ceramic coated finish. Each system comes complete with ‘blue-proof’ heat shields, removable baffles and stainless hardware From $749.99 to $789.99. Or if you have a bagger, you know that bigger is better. […]
Motorcycle Exhaust Sound. Will The Government Hear?
Published by July 4th, 2009 in Editorial and Exhaust.What is the reliable way to measure motorcycle exhaust sound to make the test agreeable both by the motorcycle industry and law enforcement? Ed Moreland, AMA vice president states that the MIC (Motorcycle Industry Council) and the SAE (Society Of Automotive Engineers) were able to establish for the first time a very simple decibels test. […]
California Considering Motorcycle Smog Checks
Published by May 13th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.I wrote a post on this topic 3 weeks ago. Blog reader Nicker forwarded to me this text inspired from a LA Times article. Watch out all bikers, because as you know, where California goes, so goes America. “Cars do it. Trucks do it. And now the state of California may require motorcycles to […]
Storz Performance Accessories for Harley-Davidson XR1200
Published by March 24th, 2009 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.A new line of accessory upgrades has been developed specifically for Harley-Davidson new XR1200 model (2008-09). The list starts with a new 2:2 high pipe dirt track style exhaust system by BUB. Available in chrome or black ceramic finish with wrap-around heat shields covering the head pipes. Other items include a Storz billet aluminum Rearset Footpeg […]
Monster Oval Slip-Ons For Touring Harleys
Published by March 18th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.These new Vance & Hines Monster Ovals Slip-Ons are twice the internal volume of standard mufflers, providing more power without the consequence of more exhaust noise. Deep rich sound that most will like to hear, especially on long roaring trips. To prevent your mufflers to turn blue, they are encased in thick heat shields. Billet […]
Called “Over-Under” Series these new designs fit 86 to 09 Softail and Dyna Harley-Davidson models and Customs. For the “non-yellowing pipes’ conscious bikers, they all feature large full length shields. For the “noise level and anti-pollution” abiding citizens they are equipped with (removable) baffles and 02 sensor bungs. Available in chrome or black. They also […]
Looking for an aggressive, in your face styling exhaust for your bagger? Here a “Bag Pipes” 2 in 1 system by Street Walker with 1 7/8” headers funneling into a high performance merge. The 3-inch collector flows seamlessly into a muffler coming standard with a 2 1/4″ x 11 inch perforated baffle wrapped with a […]
Perfect 1941-1949 Reproduction Harley-Davidson Mufflers
Published by December 4th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Matt Olsen from Carl’s Cycle Supply in South Dakota, has been working on this project for a little over 1 year and has spent a lot of personal money in making reproduction mufflers that are made just like the originals. Ckeck out this video. To order call Matt on my behalf at 605-225-5702.
Battistinis 2 into 2 Bagger Header Pipes
Published by November 7th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Specifically for 2009 Harley-Davidson bagger models, these new two true dual header pipes are a stock replacement and take the stock heat shields. They eliminate the Cat and allow the gasses to flow unrestricted from each cylinder to each individual tail pipe. They give a noticeable increase in power and reduce the heat associated with […]
Designed and fabricated by Frankie Serrano, these new “Inferno’ Exhausts are available for Sportsters, Shovelhead, Evolution and Twin Cam engines. Finishes available are Chrome, Satin, Gloss, Silver and Black Ceramic.. All Ceramic exhausts are coated internally. Heat shields are included with several finish options and a 360 degree rotating end cap that comes in different […]
You know about “no baffle” tickets! But you could not find curved baffles to fit inside your bended and twisted pipes. Powerbraidz is an exciting new flexible exhaust baffle that fits into curved or radius pipes like Grumpys, Martin Bros, Samson and a lot of other exhaust manufacturers. Not only do they quiet a bike […]
Essay About Motorcycle Noise By Harley President And COO Jim McCaslin
Published by September 19th, 2008 in Builders, Editorial and Exhaust.Under the headline “Something we never want to lose”, Jim McCaslin, President and Chief Operating Officer of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, wrote what I think is an interesting piece about motorcycle noise. He calls the issue of excessive motorcycle noise one of the company’s toughest challenges “because of its potential to divide and destroy our sport”. […]
In this economic slow down/recession, good news from our industry are too rare. Vance & Hines motorcycles is known for spinning its wheels on the drag strip. Vance & Hines, which competes on the National Hot Rod Association’s motorcycle drag racing circuit with its Harley-Davidson motorcycles also makes high-performance motorcycle parts, including very well known […]
California. Catalyst-Equipped Motorcycle Exhausts By Next Year?
Published by August 27th, 2008 in Editorial and Exhaust.I don’t tell you how much reading, analyzing, digesting, verifying I have to do before posting a new article. I don’t complain and enjoy doing it. Except when I have to read 20 times the new regulations of our dear govertment/administration regarding the way motorcycles should be used and parts to be installed. Yep, at […]
The best ideas are found while you build a bike from the ground up. Joe Mc Glynn at Crime Scene Choppers was wondering how to make his new project exhaust system as clean as possible. Instead of a flat flange and a lump of weld, how about a smooth, flared transition from the engine to […]
Rinehart Racing Cross Back Sportster Exhaust System
Published by August 13th, 2008 in Editorial and Exhaust.On a Sportster they look and sound very good. This exhaust system is one of Rinehart Racing’s newest creation. The Cross-Back is stated to significantly increase torque and horsepower across the range with a crossed-up, three-step header design and 2 1/2″ integrated mufflers. The 220 full coverage heat shields merge flush to the muffler bodies […]
West Coast Choppers Nomad Exhaust
Published by July 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Check it out. West Coast Choppers has just released an extremely cool, 2 into 2 exhaust system that is certain to set any machine apart. Named Nomad 2 into 2, these new pipes feature stepped head pipes with 3-chamber, low restriction baffles and a functional, race bred, slip fit tension spring design. Mufflers are joined by […]
Exile Monster Pipes For Softails Now In Black.
Published by May 27th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Exile Cycles now offers their new Monster Pipes for ’86 – ’08 Harley Davidson Softails in high-temp ceramic black! They are also available in a show-chrome finish or in raw steel to coat as you choose. Offered in two styles, Monster Drag Pipes and Monster Shotgun Pipes, they feature heavy 16 gauge steel tubing. The […]
Eville Canada Exclusive Distributor Of Hacker Pipes
Published by May 1st, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.I remember that when I created this Blog 18 months ago, the first builder I featured was Eville Twin out of Alberta, Canada, a good custom shop specializing in choppers and bobbers. And now its owner Miles Brown would like all his fellow Canadians to know that his company is the new exclusive distributor for […]
Kenny Price To Be Inducted Into Sturgis Hall Of Fame
Published by April 21st, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.From his teenager years when he was trying to tweak more power out of his Vespa to his today’s Samson Motorcycle Exhausts empire, Kenny Price never stopped designing and manufacturing innovative motorcycle exhausts. As a matter of fact he is the owner of many patents of high performance exhaust systems. He has already a large […]
New Monster Exhaust Pipes by Russell Mitchell
Published by February 11th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.Russell likes bikes with an industrial look and made his mark building them this way with his own style. Huge exhaust pipes have always been a signature component on every Exile bikes for over a decade. The same style of pipes is now finally available for your 1986 – 2008 Harley-Davidson Softails. Two models are […]
New Storz/BUB High Pipes For HD Nightster Sportster
Published by February 7th, 2008 in Editorial and Exhaust.Light up your Nightster with a dirt track style dual exhaust system from Storz/BUB. Available in chrome or black ceramic coat finish, they feature two individual head pipes with stepped diameters leading into beautifully tapered megaphones with billet aluminum end caps. Fixed steel baffles produce a mellow but powerful exhaust note and never require repacking. […]
New 2008 Paughco Catalog
Published by February 6th, 2008 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.This is the time of the year when, like all Dealers, I receive my load of new catalogs. A pain to carry, but a joy to read to find new parts (that usually I will modify for my projects) and get some fresh inspiration. To notice this year is the 2008 Paughco catalog. This is […]
Do We Need One More Motorcycle Exhaust Manufacturer?
Published by January 27th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Exhaust.It seems that everything has been done in terms of motorcycle exhaust design. But if a lot of manufacturers seem satisfied in reproducing the shapes of other pipe benders, a few continue to explore new ways to get rid of your engine exhaust fumes. Like this company called Miami Exhausts offering a few unseen surprising […]
