As you know, one year ago the new management of 360 Brake decided to redesign their “invisible” brake. Here it is in a hub mounted self-contained 6” version. Evidently this new six-inch brake is designed to provide to bigger motorcycles increased stopping and thermal capacity compared to the standard 5” model. The company states that […]
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New 6” Big Brake From 360 Brake
Published by October 12th, 2008 in Brakes, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.The New York Times (thanks Rodent), published an article explaining how EPA intends to remove millions of pounds of lead from the environment. The target is lead weights clipped on the sides of your wheels to balance your tires to avoid vibrations at high speed. And if you didn’t know, EPA tells you that sooner or […]
MAG Acquires Forge-Tec Motorcycle Wheels
Published by September 10th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Motorsport Aftermarket Group, Inc (“MAG”), just announced the acquisition of Forge-Tec Motorcycle Wheels and Accessories. Forge-Tec was launched in 2006 to enhance Advanced Metal Technologies (“AMT”) position in the finished motorcycle wheel business. Forge-Tec’s complete product line includes 17 different wheel styles, with matching rotors and pulleys. Forge-Tec supplies a Private Proprietary Program of finished […]
Renegade 3D Aspen Wheel
Published by September 3rd, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.This wheel is called “Aspen” but I would have called it “Airfoil” because of it’s 3D 9-spoke layout design. As with all Renegade wheels, the “aspen” is precision machined from a single block of the highest grade billet aluminum. Each wheel is then polished to a mirror finish and dipped in brilliant show quality chrome. […]
Scotty, at Invader Wheels sent me the following “wide tire/comfort zone info”. Enjoy the numbers. “When bikers call and want to install a wider tire on their hard tail frame, I give them these hard facts. Tire specifications are taken from the Metzeler 2008 V-Twin tire catalog for the Marathon 880 series tires. These are the […]
RC Components Offers Free Wheel Installation During Sturgis
Published by July 17th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.One week ago I was writing about Baker Drivetrain performing installation of their 6-speed transmission on your bike while you have fun at the rally. Now, it’s the turn of RC Components to offer free wheel installations at multiple locations during this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally from August 1st to 10th. Just stop by their […]
New Fat Katz 21″ And 23″ Front Fenders For Baggers
Published by July 11th, 2008 in Chassis, Editorial and Wheels.Custom builders love to install a 21” or 23” front wheel on a Bagger. So, wheel and fender manufacturers catch up very fast to answer our new needs for new parts. Fat Katz, a leader in steel gas tanks and fenders that I use very often just released 2 brand new fenders in these 2 […]
This front wheel size getting more and more popular, Renegade Wheels is now offering all its designs in 23”diameter x 3.75 for a tall and sleek design. They are offered in chrome, Ebony or powder coated to your liking. The new 23’s are priced at $1595.00. All Renegade rims come with applicable hubs and bearings […]
Zeel Design New Bolt-On 200 And 240 Wide Tire Kits
Published by July 2nd, 2008 in Chassis, Editorial and Wheels.Michael Long at Zeel design, a well-known specialist of wide tire kits, is launching 2 new conversion systems for Harley Sportsters that he qualifies as “true bolt-on”, meaning a lot of time and/or money saved. The 240 mm wide tire kit is for your model 2004 and up. Comes with their special offset pulley and […]
New Monster Tires Are Roaming Our Planet
Published by May 18th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.I never been very much in very wide tires. Less now than ever. But many of you are still in “as wide as possible” tires, often asking me where they can find these monstruous tires they have seen in magazines. If it’s not an Avon or Metzeler tire, and if the size is beyond the […]
Give Your Bike Some Ego Tripp
Published by April 21st, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.You already know that if you had to change only one thing on your stock bike (or car) to give it the custom look, it would be the wheels. I like very much this new wheel design from Ego Tripp. Both simple and fancy (look at the facet cut spokes) and dressed in black anodizing […]
Forge-Tec Motorcycle Wheels is introducing a new 3D wheel available for all popular Harley-Davidson sizes, applications and models from 84 to 08, including ABS equipped models. Matching rotors and pulleys. These Hammer wheels can be bought only from Harley-Davidson stores. Can be ordered black powder coated, show polished, luxurious chrome and new for ’08 in […]
Perimeter Brake Systems Brake Hard And Look Very Cool.
Published by April 17th, 2008 in Brakes, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Custom builders use them more and more. And they were inspired by sport bikes using this system for performance braking. Perimeter brakes physic is quite simple. If you would try to stop a very fast spinning wheel with your hands (don’t try it), would it be easier if you squeeze the tire or the wheel […]
True Bolt On 240 mm Wide Tire Kit For Harley-Davidson Bagger
Published by April 13th, 2008 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Michael Long at Zeel Design has always been at the forefront of the rear wide tire conversion. And he is an expert at it. Not only on his outrageous customs, but also by installing true bolt-on wide tire kits on many Harley-Davidson models. Like this one letting you bolt on a 240 wide tire on […]
Performance Machine Sexy Heathen Wheel
Published by April 10th, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Always an innovator, Performance Machine is credited with bringing the Contrast Cut style of black & raw aluminum wheel to the custom motorcycle market. Since its initial launch a few years back, they’ve continued to refine the process and take it to a whole new level. ThisHeathen wheel design […]
Klock Werks Bagger 180 MM Rear Tire Make Over
Published by April 2nd, 2008 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.One of the most frequent conversions made by bagger owners is to go for a wider rear tire, up to 300 mm (not my taste). But 180 mm is cool and there is a need for simple kits, easy to install, and not costing you an extra 25% above the price of your bike. Brian […]
New Forge-Tec Midnight Series Wheels.
Published by March 31st, 2008 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.I wish these wheels existed when I built a custom bike called “Midnight Runner”. I find them extremely pretty with their jewels spokes dressed in black anodized contrast aluminum They are also available in full black powder coating, show polished and luxurious chrome with 13 different possible variations.. Good news for such fancy custom wheels, […]
Avon Tips For Motorcycle Tires
Published by March 16th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.On behalf of the Avon Customer Service, Ms Sukoshi Fahey transmitted to me very good tips to be sure you ride safely on your tires. 1) Check tire pressure at least once a month for cars, once a week for motorcycles. Tires can lose up to a pound a month of air pressure. Consistency is […]
Avon Venom-R tires were extremely popular. But the company wanted to improve maneuverability at both high and low speeds, dismissing the common belief that wide tires are unable to corner proficiently. With a rapidly evolving performance cruiser market, and heavier motorcycles, Avon looked for a new tire with handling, durability and aesthetics at the top […]
Primary Covers To Match Or Complement Your Wheels Design
Published by February 18th, 2008 in Customs, Driveline, Editorial and Wheels.For a final touch on your primary covers the Canadian boys of Concept & Design Cycle created several sets of covers. Fancier than most of what is available from most after-market vendors, they have the merit to nicely complement the design of many designer billet wheels. And if it […]
Indianapolis Dealers Expo 2008
Published by February 17th, 2008 in Builders, Customs, Driveline, Editorial, Events and Wheels.Since I was close to Indianapolis, between 2 planes, I had to pay a very fast visit to the Dealers Expo, the ultimate extravaganza for the powersports industry. Thanks to Dennis Johnson from Dealers News I got a press pass in less time than it […]
It’s getting more and more difficult to find a motorcycle wheel whose design cannot be confused with one of the multiple variations offered by a dozen manufacturers. This one has its own “personality”, reason why I like it. This one-piece “SMUGGLER” wheel is simple, different, and can be ordered in ten interchangeable billet spokes The […]
Roland Sands Design (RSD) just released their new design “Diesel” wheel. The Diesel wheel is available in RSD’s exclusive Contrast Cut™ finish and for the first time, a brilliant chrome finish. The rolled rim lip is new for 2008 and features CNC-machined speed dots along the rim, a look unique to RSD. The seven spokes […]
One of the hottest trends when customizing a Bagger is to replace the front wheel by a 21” And now there is a FL series front fender to accommodate you new wheel. It is manufactured with wider and longer mounting tabs to accommodate the lower FL front end bolt location. Although fender spacers are required […]
Dale Needleman Launches A New And Improved 360 Brake
Published by January 13th, 2008 in Brakes, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.You remember that when it was launched the revolutionary 360 Brake was unanimously acclaimed by the motorcycle industry and got the original inventor, the Baldwin Wilson Development Corporation, quite a few professional awards. Then, some controversy started when the company had difficulties to assume its success by filling orders on time, then when it was […]
From a custom motorcycle wheels manufacturer called Sinuous Inc., a new wheel with no sinuous lines at all. It’s called Summer and is a new interpretation of the spoke wheel with a pattern reminiscent of sunrays (huh). It is available, like their other designs, in 18", 21" and 23" diameter. For the rear they go up […]
