New from Paughco these Springer front ends designed specifically for 2004 and later Sportster and Dyna models. These new Wide Glide Springers are a direct bolt-on install and come in stock lengths for Sportsters that came lowered from the factory and 3” over for standard height models. Top clamps can be ordered with ears for […]
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New Springer Front End For Harley-Davidson Sportster And Dyna Models
Published by September 14th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.If my memory is good, CCCS (Custom Cycle Control Systems) must have launched The SAS (The Simplified Air Suspension system) for Softail about 3 years ago. It is now offered with an improved air intake filter system. This addition to the SAS eliminates the chance of debris or water entering the internal compressor. The SAS […]
Russ Wernimont Custom Lower Leg And Axle Covers.
Published by August 13th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.You may have known Russ Wernimont, a long time metal fabricator with 26 years of experience, through his line of fenders that he started to market to our industry in 1992. What you may not know is that Russ also proposes a full line of accessories. He sees his business future in modifying stock Harley-Davidsons […]
Because so many of you are building a new custom bike in the style of yesterday, the after-market front-end business is in full “Retro-Volution” (I have to trademark this new word)). One more example is this “KnuckleDragger” front end from Lightning Rod Motorcycles. It features double tube style fork legs both for good looks and […]
Limited Production Aluminum Swingarms
Published by July 10th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.“We machined some swing arms for a local bike builder that went out of business a few years ago. I am contacting you to see if you or your readers might have any interest in them. I realize that custom bikes are unique pieces of art and these swing arms may not fit all of […]
Paughco Tapered Legs Springer Front End
Published by July 8th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Paughco recently unveiled an entirely new collection of their tapered leg Springer front ends. They are offered in sizes ranging from stock to 24” over in increments of 3”. You can order either the traditional Wide Glide with or without the factory style shock, or you can choose Paughco’s popular Narrow Glide chopper design. Available […]
B-MAC Mini Air Control For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by July 1st, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.More and more products for the comfort of the rider, and specifically more suspension items for the bagger market. Custom Cycle Control Systems adds a new item to its line of chassis suspension. Because accessing and adjusting the rear suspension on an Harley touring bike used to be a difficult task this B-MAC Bagger Mini […]
During the last 10 years, the number of available air shocks has grown exponentially. Most are extremely good. So, what’s new with the “Shotgunshock“? The company producing it states that their proprietary system has an internal valving with four internal solenoids machined into the body of the shock. A check valve seals the pressurized air supplied […]
MeanStreet Awesome Looking New Bagger Legs And Bells
Published by May 9th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.These legs are made for heavy riding and look very good to me. MeanStreet just released 2 new models, Avalon on the left and Predator on the right that you can customize and embellish with one of their 3 Bell designs (from left to right: Beam, Amen and Facet Face). As usual, you can order […]
More New Old School Chopper Parts
Published by April 7th, 2009 in Controls, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.After working in his father’s motorcycle shop, Warren Heir Jr. just started his own company in Milwaukee, and is already offering a few cool retro parts. First, super narrow triple trees available in 35, 39, or 41mm. Sold with hardware and 1” steering stem. Then this Kicker pedal with a […]
Spectro Oils Answering Your Sticky Questions
Published by February 17th, 2009 in Driveline, Engines and Suspension.Questions: Why is Spectro better than Harley, RevTech, Mobil and Penzoil? What does Spectro contain that makes it better than the competition or is the basic oil better than the competition? What should be in a good air cooled motorcycle oil and what should not? Which of these are in Spectro and are not or […]
Ol’ Skool Fork Covers
Published by January 28th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.You ride a Harley equipped with a 39 mm tubes front end, don’t have much money, and would like a different look without spending a bunch. Here is a sneak preview of new fork covers to get an immediate radical retro look. Warning: before you order you must get rid of your front fender, Dealers can […]
Progressive Suspension Drop In Fork Lowering Kit
Published by January 8th, 2009 in Editorial and Suspension.Easy. Lower your front end with Progressive Suspension Lowerig Kit. Explanation & installation by David Zemla. marketing director. Must be because he talks better than any technician in the company.
New RMD Billet Front End For Baggers
Published by October 27th, 2008 in Brakes, Editorial and Suspension.RMD teamed up with legendary innovator Leo DiOrio on this new front end for FL & FLH applications. It’s available in chrome/black anodize or all black anodize finish. This conventional front end also goes great with RMD’s 1-piece Black-Out Series wheels. Have the Brembo brake powder coated black and then RMD will reverse cut it […]
The Real Story Behind The Easy Rider Movie Choppers
Published by October 23rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.With his astute slogan “If it ain’t long, it’s wrong”, fellow custom builder Sugar Bear builds long Springer front ends, and therefore long choppers, since now 37 years. And the man who started producing these zero flop smooth handling street-rideable choppers in 1971 knows a lot about the industry and its untold true stories. Like who really […]
Monster 24 and 26 Inch Front Fenders
Published by October 17th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.B’Cool Products has recently released their new 24” and 26” front fenders for both Metzeler and V-Rubber tires with the assistance of Metalsport Wheels. They are CNC spun from 12 gauge cold rolled steel and TIG welded. Fenders can be purchased pre-cut (as shown) or in builder blanks for the builders to add their own […]
New Paughco Springer Front End For Victory Motorcycles
Published by August 25th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.More and more custom parts are made available to customize your Victory. Paughco has just announced they have taken their famous Paughco Springer front end and completely redesigned the mounting fixtures, including triple trees, to fit exclusively to 2003-2009 Victory Vegas and Vegas Jackpot machines. The new Paughco Victory Springers are 3” over stock and […]
State-Of-The-Art Front End
Published by July 9th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Customizing a motorcycle is an art form. Better start with some artistic designs. Like this Avalon front end that you could see featured in a Soho cotnemprary art gallery celebrating the fusion of form and function. Of course, it’s sculpted from noble solid billet aluminum, is available with different triple tree rake (3, 5, 6 […]
New Square Tube Girder Front End.
Published by June 29th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Eager to offer an alternative to “run of the mill” or “foreign made” motorcycle products, Guilty Customs teamed up with Paul Durfee from Durfee Girders to release a new front end with square tubes. This new Girder is state-of-the-art precision built with triangular design, TIG welding and square chromemoly tubing, and in average weights only […]
New Diamond Parts By Covingtons Customs
Published by June 17th, 2008 in Accessories, Customs and Suspension.Covingtons Customs released 3 new parts to its line of Diamond Edition parts.The fork slider covers are from CNC machined billet aluminum and fit 80 and onward FLH models. The finish is black anodizing with diamond-cut fins. To match the slider covers, Covingtons are also now producing diamond-edged Street Glide dash inserts and gas doors.The […]
First, Burly Brand offers a new Slammer Kit, combining dropped fork springs and stubby 10.5” shocks into a very price friendly package. Then, forget everything you know about lowering front ends, as Burly has created a drop-in spring kit that does not require the disassembly of the fork and can be installed in twenty minutes […]
Mean Street Products continues to innovate and just released a new set of legs called the Blade Rider Front End. For a radical change (no round or spike shapes), notice the angle cuts at the bottom and the blade shaped triple tree (I know, not very noticeable on this picture) for an unusual and striking […]
Hot-Rodding Or Street-Rodding Your Bike?
Published by April 8th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.This post is not to explain to you the difference between hot-rodding and street-rodding a car or motorcycle because you are supposed to know (Google Hot-Rod or go to Wikipedia). Anyway, whatever your mood and school of thought, this new front end from MeanStreet has the Hot-Rod look and the Street-Rod requirement. Hope you follow me… It […]
The Scotchbrite Look By MeanStreet.
Published by March 19th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.MeanStreet has probably the world’s most extensive line of custom front ends. And it’s even more true today with this new 56 mm inverted front end called Blunt offered in wide or narrow glide version. But the part I like the most is the fact that you can buy it in Scotchbrite finish, an industrial look that […]
Mean Street Hot Rodder Front End
Published by February 28th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Mean Street doesn’t stop releasing new front end styles. Good for us always looking for something new. "Hot Rodder" is an all Billet construction mixing modern technology with vintage rounded shapes. You can order it in 3, 5, 6 and 7-degree rake, in polish, black or chrome. And as always, you get smooth triple tree […]
Spy Picture Of A Crazy Over 8 Foot Long Front End
Published by February 22nd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Almost all part manufacturers will accept to make a custom part for you. Maybe not if it’s too crazy. Surely not if you don’t want to pay the price of a one-off. But Russ at Precious Metal Customs had a client who wanted a Springer fork over 8 foot long. The client knew what to […]
