It’s one of the most desirable Harley models and if you are looking for one in its original/untouched state, good luck to you during your price negotiation. The Knucklehead (1936-1947) is not only sought after as a motorcycle but also as a stand alone motor. Many very reputable builders that I know are actively looking for the EL, two-cylinder, 45 degree, overhead valve, 61 cubic inch engine to power one of their retro mod projects, and this whatever its condition.
Although relatively new on the custom scene – he created his shop in 2008 but has decades of engineering and racing experience – Uwe Hinger has created some of the most distinctive and stylish vintage motor based motorcycles of these last years. This Knuckle project is a perfect illustration of his skills at reinventing a classic motorcycle to make you love it even more after he is done performing bold styling and re-engineering Continue reading ‘Crafted To Perfection Knucklehead’
Made out of CNC machined aluminum or brass with inbox switches, these sleek Italian designed switch housings are very sleek and will look great on both retro and modern bikes. Very easy to bolt-on. Offered in finishes: brass, satin, polished and black anodized. High quality products with high quality prices… At Vity’s Design.
If you carry your pone on your bike, you want something that looks great, holds your device securely and is practical. This mount, powered by “iOMounts™ is a premium way to do it on your Harley, Indian, Victory, and coming soon, Honda. A magnet (not attached to your phone) is the heart of the system. It’s called the iOcore, powered by iOmounts, and attach to your stock controls and come in either chrome or black. Everything you need to install is included in the box, and mounting it only takes minutes. You’ll also want to snag a “nomad™ while you’re at it. You can use the “nomad™ universal mount on any bar that is 1/2” to 2” in diameter – your cruising or dirt bike, RZR, Slingshot, mountain bike, stroller, etc… Continue reading ‘Stylish And Secure Phone Mounts’
The International Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Races is a motorcycle event that has been traditionally run in a time-trial format on public roads closed for racing The event consists of one week of practice sessions last week of May followed by one week of racing first week of June.
Between 1907 and 2015 there have been 246 fatalities of which 141 were competitors during official practices or races.
The total number of fatalities for the 2016 is already five. Dean Martin, 58, died from injuries suffered in a crash during practice for the Pre-TT classic on May 28. Sidecar driver Dwight Beare, 27, and motorcyclist Paul Shoesmith, 50, were killed during the first day of the Races on Saturday. Andrew Soar, 32, of Loughborough, Leicestershire, died in an accident at Keppel Gate during the senior race. Sidecar driver Ian Bell, 58, of Bedlington, Northumberland, was killed in a crash at Ballaspur. He was racing with his son Carl, who is reportedly uninjured.
This year marks 115 years since George Hendee and Oscar Hedstrom started working together to make Indian motorcycles. In 1897 George Hendee was already manufacturing push bikes with the name ‘American Indian’, but this was shortened to ‘Indian’. Three years later in 1900, Oscar Hedstrom joined the firm. Both Hendee and Hedstrom were former bicycle racers and they decided to build a motorized bicycle to use as a pace bike in cycling races.
A prototype and two production units were built in 1901 and the first Indian motorcycles were sold to the public in 1902. In 1903, Oscar Hedstrom set a world motorcycle speed record of 56 mph and in 1904 the company introduced the deep red paint scheme that would become Indian’s trademark colour. In 1905 Indian built its first V-twin factory racer, putting a road-going version of the motorcycle on sale in 1907.
In 1923 the Indian motorcycles were selling so well that The Hendee Manufacturing Company changed its name to The Indian Motocycle Company – no “r” was used in motocycle when used along with the name Indian – but the “r” has since returned into the modern day name. Continue reading ‘Indian Motorcycle Celebrates Its 115th anniversary’
If you like the half-moon classic floorboard shape, want to make sure your feet will not sleep, but like the idea of a modernized version, this Ken’s Factory design may be what you are looking for. Plenty of rubber for grip, dimpled and extended in the rear for style. Bolt-on on all Harleys 86-up equipped with floorboards. $410 with $10 shipping anywhere in the continental US. At Ken’s Factory USA.
A middle-aged Canadian tourist on his first time in Lincoln, Nebraska, locates the red light district and enters a large brothel. The madam asks him to be seated and sends over a young lady to entertain the client. They sit and talk, frolic a little, giggle a bit, drink a bit, and she sits on his lap. He whispers in her ear and she gasps and runs away!
Seeing this, the madam sends over a more experienced lady to entertain the gentleman. They sit and talk, frolic a little, giggle a bit, drink a bit, and she sits on his lap. He whispers in her ear and she screams, No!” and walks quickly away!
The madam is surprised that this ordinary looking man has asked for something so outrageous that her two girls will have nothing to do with it.
She decides that only her most experienced lady, Lola, will do. Lola looks a bit tired, but she has never said no and it doesn’t seem likely that anything would surprise her. So the madam sends her over to Bob.
They sit and talk, frolic a little, giggle a bit, drink a bit, and she sits on his lap. He whispers in her ear and she screams, “NO WAY, BUDDY!” smacks him as hard as she can and literally runs away! Continue reading ‘Joke Of The Week’
Featuring a bold styling with signature precision-machined billet aluminum tips and offering a solid hp and torque gain, there is a Maverick system available for your Sportster, Dyna or Softail. Offered in chrome or black ceramic coated mufflers with embossed stainless steel bands and black ceramic coated billet aluminum. They are sold with high flow louvered core baffles that are maintenance free (never need repacking). For 86-’16 Softail Models (except ’08-’11 FXCW/C, ’13-’16 FXSB, ’13-’14 FXSBSE. For 86-’16 Softail Models (except ’08-’11 FXCW/C, ’13-’16 FXSB, ’13-’14 FXSBSE. For 06-’16 Dyna Models (except ’12-’16 FLD & ’14-’16 FXDL. For 04-’16 XL Models. At Crusher Performance.
Last year, artist David Uhl visited for the 1st time The Race of Gentlemen in Wildwood, NJ. The yearly event was created to celebrate that rich and exciting history of Americans “can do” spirit that made this country so great. The festivities include an automotive carnival known as TROG. David was blown away by the passion of the participants and the beautiful machinery. He snapped thousands of photos while there with the thought of doing a piece for this event someday. You are looking at it and this new art piece is called “Breakout”, the first of a series he will create. Continue reading ‘Artist David Uhl Tribute To American Racing Heritage.’
Harley-Davidson May Reintroduce A Dyna Sport Glide Model. US and European trademark registrations have been filed by Harley-Davidson for the name Sport Glide. Harley ceased production of the FXRT Sport Glide in 1993 after a 10-year run. It’s possible that a new Dyna Sport Glide would be a mid-weight tourer with fairing. Although there is no way to know for sure, such a model could be introduced as a 2017 model this coming September.
Victory Racing Takes 2nd place In the 2016 Isle of ManTT Zero Race. William Dunlop rode his electric Victory RR a 115.844 mph lap to take second place. But it was Bruce Anstey who took first place with a 118.416mph lap for Mugen. Victory racer William Dunlop rode a 115.844mph lap and was the top speed in class just under 160mph. “The Victory RR bike and program came together over the span of less than six months, so we really couldn’t ask for more. Hopefully next year we’ll have the chance to improve further” said Victory Racing Team Manager, Brian Wismann. Gary Gray, Director Motorcycle Product for Victory Motorcycles, said: “Racing at the Isle of Man TT tests both man and machine. Today was a testament to a team with grit and perseverance. I couldn’t be happier with our result and I know we have even more speed and wins ahead of us.
Harley-Davidson Recalls 2014-2016 Dyna Low Rider. Due to engine vibration possibly causing ignition switch damage and unexpected engine shut-down, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has recalled certain model year 2014-2016 Dyna Low Rider motorcycles (FXDL) manufactured Jan. 6, 2014, through April 7, 2016. According to the recall notice, the rider may experience slight hesitation when accelerating through the 4500 – 5500 rpm range as a warning sign the failure may occur. Unexpected engine shut down while underway could cause loss of control and a crash. There were no crashes associated with any of these reports but there was 70 warranty claims and 2 customer complaints potentially related to this issue. Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved ignition switch, free of charge.
Bell Testing 360-Degree Camera Helmet At 2016 Isle Of Man TT. Bell Helmets, one of the industry’s most iconic brands and a leader in innovative head protection, announced that it will road test working prototypes of the first-of-its kind 360-degree 4K camera integrated helmet, the Bell Pro Star with 360fly, during the 2016 Isle of Man TT. During portions of practice and competition Bell ambassadors, Gary Johnson, William Dunlop and Brandon Crete will wear prototypes of the ground-breaking helmet scheduled for release later this year. Continue reading ‘Fast Motorcycle Industry News’
The original EZ-Just prototype was first developed in the 1980’s to eliminate the need for carburetor removal by technicians when making adjustments, and was later adapted when the CV carburetor became the standard on Harleys. The new mixture screw quickly grew in popularity and became known as the EZ-Just 25 years ago.
Adding an EZ-Just mixture screw helps technicians and customers who do their own work quickly make adjustments whenever changing pipes or intakes, often avoiding the need for a complete rejet.
Once installed, a quick turn with your fingers allows you to adjust and fine tune the air idle mixture, giving you better idle control, low speed performance, while eliminating hesitation. This simple to install screw is available for all Constant Velocity CV carburetors used on 1990 – 2006 Harley Big Twin, Twin Cam and all Sportster models from these model years. Special price through Thursday, June 9 is $18.95. At CV Performance.
Roland Sands Design’s Super Hooligan Showdown. Interested in watching unruly Flat Track Racing? Come to see this crazy crew of unruly racers in a series of Super Hooligan events. It will happen Wednesday August 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buffalo Chip Amphitheater. See the dirt fly and experience a serious adrenaline spike as hand-built street bikes go handlebar to handlebar during this Moto Stampede.
The dirt oval race track, built by IV League Flat Track, circles the main grounds of the Buffalo Chip infield between the Wolfman Jack Stage and the Top Shelf. Spectators will be lining the raceway where they unquestionably will feel the grit and dust as competitors back it in sideways through the turns and fight for the lead. To make this wild event even more interesting, one of the races will be completely inappropriate; racers may show up in costumes, crazy helmets or whatever strikes their fancy. Passes at Buffalo Chip or calling 605-347-9000.
Sportster Showdown Bike Show Presented by Biltwell And Led Sled. Classes include best chopper, tracker, vintage and café sportsters. Biltwell, Led Sled, Chop Cult, Street Chopper, S&S Cycle and Rusty Butcher will honor retro rides. The event is set Tuesday August 9 with free registration from 2 to 3 p.m., showtime from 3 to 5 p.m., awards at 5 p.m and happy hour Rebel Yell 2 for 1. After Party at the Buffalo Chip Bikini Beach.
The Buffalo Chip will announce more bands in the coming weeks until its full nine-day festival schedule has been announced. Those wishing to purchase passes may do so by going to Buffalo Chip or calling 605-347-9000.
Kuryakyn® RoadThunder® by MTX Audio® is an all-new series of high-performance motorcycle audio accessories packed with power, style and versatility. All products feature construction in accordance with IP66 Rating (Ingress Protection Rating). The dust- and water-resistant speakers and enclosures are built to handle the harshest of extremes for safe operation in a multitude of riding environments.
Kuryakyn RoadThunder Sound Bar by MTX. It produces exceptional sound quality through six total speakers and 150 watts of peak power. An internal amp powers two 2″ x 3″ full-range speakers and four high-frequency 1″ tweeters for pulse-pounding, distortion-free sound. An internal Bluetooth receiver wirelessly connects the Sound Bar to any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or music device. Built-in 3.5mm auxiliary input and output ports keep non-Bluetooth devices connected and can also sync the Sound Bar with external amps, additional RoadThunder Sound Bars or Speaker Pods, as well as select factory stereo head units for a hassle-free sound and Bluetooth upgrade. Available in Satin Black (P/N 2715) or Satin Silver (P/N 2714) finishes, and includes a patent-pending universal mounting clamp that fits 7/8″ to 1-1/4” bars for installation on a wide range of motorcycles and recreational vehicles. MSRP: $399.99.
Kuryakyn RoadThunder Speaker Pods by MTX Audio. The pint-sized powerhouses have 100 watts of peak power to produce incredible sound clarity with low current draw at only five amps. The versatile pair of 3” full-range speakers have built-in 3.5mm input and output auxiliary ports for connecting with additional RoadThunder Speaker Pods and Sound Bars, or select factory stereo head units. The all-weather speakers are housed in stylish and compact Chrome (P/N 2710) or Satin Black (P/N 2711) high-impact housings with matching grills. An included set of universal 1” clamps and 7/8” bar adapters provides a wide range of fitment options, with 1-1/4” mounting clamps sold separately (P/N 1468 Chrome, 2792 Satin Black). Includes two adjustable mounting brackets for installation on bars sized 7/8″ through 1-1/4″. Continue reading ‘Kuryakyn RoadThunder Series by MTX Audio’
The new Victory RR electric motorcycle has been developed over the past year using data gathered during last year’s TT Zero and is ridden by William Dunlop. Victory Racing has successfully run its new Victory RR bike in the practice sessions ahead of the TT Zero race, achieving a 115.431 mph lap. It was also Victory Racing’s first ever sub 20-minute lap of the TT course in a week William achieved a top speed of 165mph through Crosby and 158.6mph through the Sulby speed trap. He was the fastest through the Grandstand hitting 146.1 mph.
William Dunlop said: “That was really peaceful, it was real nice. Even though I only did one lap last year, I feel much more comfortable riding this new bike. Team manager Brian Weismann said the Victory RR has a new battery with a higher energy density compared to last year as well as an upgraded Parker GVM electric motor with new windings. Subtle changes to the Victory RR bike for this practice included an improvement to the final drive gearing, a pressure change in the Metzeler RaceTec K2 tyres and a front-end suspension tweak by the team at K-Tech Suspension.
William Dunlop said: “That was really peaceful, it was real nice. Even though I only did one lap last year, I feel much more comfortable riding this new bike. I rode a 104mph lap last year, so it’s great step up.”
Finding the perfect front end rake for your Heritage Softail or Fat Boy can be a real challenge, but leave it to the experts at Covingtons to come up with the perfect solution.
Applying their more than 40 years of motorcycle customization, Covingtons has created 3° triple trees that provide the perfect amount of rake to give your bike the look you want without sacrificing the performance you need.
Add to that the beauty and durability of a chrome-plated finish on CNC-machined aluminum for the perfect visual accent to your bike. Fits all years of FLST, FLSTF, and FLSTC with stock tins and nacelle. Includes Mounting Hardware. MSRP $649.95. Made in the USA by Covingtons Customs. 580-256-2939
“Grizzly” is 50 riding days into setting a world record atop a Victory Cross Country Tour. After traveling 29,888 miles over 46 days and 15 hours, Swiss endurance rider Urs “Grizzly” Pedraita is well on his way to achieving his quest to set a new world record by circumnavigating six continents in less than 100 riding days.
Grizzly recently departed North Cape (Nordkapp) Norway after completing the European leg of his journey, and is on his way across Russia to the eastern city of Vladivostok. Grizzly rode away from Daytona International Speedway on March 11 flanked by hundreds of owners of Victory motorcycles who joined him to ride one lap of the Daytona 200 road course and escort him out of town for the first part of his journey.
From Daytona Beach, Fla., he traveled 3,971 miles in six days and 14 hours to complete the first leg of the ride in Panama City, Panama. He then continued traveling south 6,269 miles for nine days and 23 hours to reach Ushuaia, Argentina, at the tip of South America. From there, he returned 2,088 miles to Santiago, Chile, loaded his bike onto a plane and transferred to Australia, where he spent six days and five hours riding 4,604 miles west across the continent from Sydney to Perth. Continue reading ‘‘Grizzly’ On Time To Set New Motorcycle World Record Around The World’
Aesthetics may be the first thing attracting us to any custom bike. Doesn’t mean that the builder made it his priority. As a matter of fact, brothers Mert and Can Uzer of Bunker Custon Cycles have for philosophy to always focus first on performance and rideability, then in a second step reshaping the bike to keep all the performance expectations intact.
To squeeze as much performance as possible on this 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100, the shop installed a Power Commander V, K&N open air filters and a free flow Predator exhaust sourced at California Triumph expert British Customs. On the dyno, the Bros got 81 hp after modification versus 68 hp in factory configuration. Bike stance, braking and suspension were the other priorities. Continue reading ‘Custom Triumph Bonneville. Cafe Performance First. Aesthetics Second.’
A range of options is available for Road Glide, Road King, Electra Glide and Street Glide models from 1989 to present. Each handlebar set is TIG welded, drilled to accommodate internal wiring and comes in your choice of chrome or black.
These bars bring back a little chopper style for your Bagger but will not work with Harley factory grips (you need to order a Dirty Bird set before you checkout…) Will also fit the new Harley fly-by-wire and most Choppers. Different height, width and pull back are available. Handlebars By Dirty Bird Concepts.
Custom motorcycle builders and artists prove beauty isn’t just skin deep in the Skin & Bones Sturgis exhibition curated by Michael Lichter. The one-time “Skin & Bones” motorcycles will be exhibited at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Russ Brown Events Center (entrance near the east gate) from Sunday August 7 to Friday August 12, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. And the exhibit is FREE.
Creating a custom motorcycle masterpiece worthy of being chosen for this exhibit requires a deep understanding of mechanical engineering and aerodynamics, as well as an innate appreciation for style and design. The “skin” of each bike in this exhibit must work flawlessly with its inner “bones.” To that end, builders will expose their personalities to you by lending an added layer of tattoo design to the outside of what already were remarkable machines.
The particularity of this oil filter is to feature an element made from laser cut 304 stainless steel medical grade micronic cloth, not from paper whose property is poor oil filtering and often causung the bypass valve to open and allow unfiltered oil into your engine.
The filter catches items down to 35 microns, which is about 3 times better than most premium traditional oil filters.c Consistent flow under all conditions including extreme heat, presence of water, and cold start-ups. It is reusable, just cleaning it. $169.85. For 84-15 Sportsters and Big Twins. At Arlen Ness.
The Barnett “Low Profile” Lock-up Pressure Plate for 1998-15 Harley Davidson Big Twins (except 2013-16 CVO/SE & 2015-16 FLHTC L) is specifically designed to fit under stock or aftermarket primary and derby covers and increases the capacity of your stock clutch while keeping lever effort to a minimum, even with big inch motors!
It’s done by using stainless steel weighted arms that progressively increase pressure to the clutch as RPM’s increase. Three different sets of six coil springs (light, medium, heavy) are included for a variety of spring pressure options. The coil spring design also provides smoother shifting and a more linear engagement compared to a diaphragm type spring. Continue reading ‘Barnett Low Profile Lock-Up Pressure Plate 1998-16 HD Big Twins’
Roland Sands Design built this seat for their own FXR and it works great on solo mission or with a passenger. The 2 models offered, the Boss and the Traction, are direct Harley FXR bolt-ons while the use of the FXR hinge is eliminated. (Front seat mount bracket is needed, OEM option # 52107-86)
Featuring controlled density polyurethane foam and marine-grade fiberglass seat pan.
The ergonomic seat shape keeps the rider seated firmly and comfortably. While the Traction has the added function of gripper material, the Boss has a detailed triple stitch, hand-sewn lines and raised perforated diamond pattern coupled with a unique distressed vinyl. All RSD seats are made in the U.S.A. by Mustang. Roland Sands Design.
The Muscle 110 Extreme kit is a no-nonsense hot rod package that delivers thrilling power across the RPM range. It is a combination of the right mix of components and modifications that extracts stunning horsepower and torque from the CVO 110 platform. Zippers’ goal was to break the 150 horsepower barrier on pump gas without creating a narrow power curve that detracts from the riding experience. The Muscle 110 Extreme delivers, with torque breaking 100 ft/lbs from 2,750 rpm through red line, peaking at 130 ft/lbs. Zippers’ Muscle 110″ Extreme. (In compliance with ARB emissions laws, this product is not sold or shipped to California)
Designed for 1990-2006 Softail® models, the BDL EV-575 provides riders noteworthy advantages over stock and some aftermarket systems. First, BDL’s reinforced 2″ belt was developed specifically to handle the high torque and horsepower numbers being produced by some of today’s big inch V-Twin engines.
Additionally, the system incorporates a one-piece billet motor plate, unique side guard and rear pulley cover along with the traditional BDL starter housing. Every EV-575 kit includes the very latest in clutch technology with BDL’s own patented Ball Bearing Clutch. The state of the art design offers up to 30% more contact surface, reduced lever pull, smoother transition, super quiet operation and flawless clutch engagement. EV-575 Series kits are available polished, black and clear anodized. More info at your local Belt Drives, Ltd dealer.
Your pet is your partner for life. But it can be dangerous and even illegal to transport it on your 2-wheeler depending how you do it. A startup company is offering a hard pet carrier to transport it safely, anytime, anywhere. The Pet On Wheel (POW) is not larger than a single-helmet top case. By strapping the top holder with the seat belt, the Pet On Wheels can be used on your motorcycle, either positioned facing to the front or to the rear.
Inside the POW, the pet can relax comfortably on the included pillow, as two intakes provide fresh air while on the move. In the center of the pivoting lid a large hole with a sliding cover allows for the four-legged passenger to sit up with its head out of the carrier – dogs will probably enjoy this feature the most. An adjustable leash that attaches to the inside of the POW ensures that no one jumps out during the journey. More info at Kickstarter POW.
It’s one of the most desirable Harley models and if you are looking for one in its original/untouched state, good luck to you during your price negotiation. The Knucklehead (1936-1947) is not only sought after as a motorcycle but also as a stand alone motor. Many very reputable builders that I know are actively looking for the EL, two-cylinder, 45 degree, overhead valve, 61 cubic inch engine to power one of their retro mod projects, and this whatever its condition.
Although relatively new on the custom scene – he created his shop in 2008 but has decades of engineering and racing experience – Uwe Hinger has created some of the most distinctive and stylish vintage motor based motorcycles of these last years. This Knuckle project is a perfect illustration of his skills at reinventing a classic motorcycle to make you love it even more after he is done performing bold styling and re-engineering Continue reading ‘Crafted To Perfection Knucklehead’
A middle-aged Canadian tourist on his first time in Lincoln, Nebraska, locates the red light district and enters a large brothel. The madam asks him to be seated and sends over a young lady to entertain the client. They sit and talk, frolic a little, giggle a bit, drink a bit, and she sits on his lap. He whispers in her ear and she gasps and runs away!
Featuring a bold styling with signature precision-machined billet aluminum tips and offering a solid hp and torque gain, there is a Maverick system available for your Sportster, Dyna or Softail. Offered in chrome or black ceramic coated mufflers with embossed stainless steel bands and black ceramic coated billet aluminum. They are sold with high flow louvered core baffles that are maintenance free (never need repacking). For 86-’16 Softail Models (except ’08-’11 FXCW/C, ’13-’16 FXSB, ’13-’14 FXSBSE. For 86-’16 Softail Models (except ’08-’11 FXCW/C, ’13-’16 FXSB, ’13-’14 FXSBSE. For 06-’16 Dyna Models (except ’12-’16 FLD & ’14-’16 FXDL. For 04-’16 XL Models. At 
The particularity of this oil filter is to feature an element made from laser cut 304 stainless steel medical grade micronic cloth, not from paper whose property is poor oil filtering and often causung the bypass valve to open and allow unfiltered oil into your engine.
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Your pet is your partner for life. But it can be dangerous and even illegal to transport it on your 2-wheeler depending how you do it. A startup company is offering a hard pet carrier to transport it safely, anytime, anywhere. The Pet On Wheel (POW) is not larger than a single-helmet top case. By strapping the top holder with the seat belt, the Pet On Wheels can be used on your motorcycle, either positioned facing to the front or to the rear.