Our friend and IW contributor Dan Pike has sent us this update (and some racing action images) about what’s been happening this year with the FTF Cycles/IronWorks Magazine race program, “This past weekend (May 18,19th) was our first official participation in the Loudon Road Race Series. Due to delays in parts, we began the season [...]
IronWorks’ friend Dar Holdsworth has shared this video of the bike that just won the World’s Championship at Big Bike Europe. This bike is a Rocketeer F3 model (Rocketeer) which has been a big hit since it’s launch. These bikes contain several unique components, most notably the tank and fender being machined from solid block [...]
Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, proudly donated a new 2013 Indian Chief Vintage to PACER Center for its Annual Benefit. During the event on May 11th, the motorcycle was auctioned for $32,000. All proceeds benefit PACER, an organization that provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education [...]
5252: The Magic Number Horsepower and torque explained So you just did a bunch of high performance engine work to your ride and everybody wants to know how much horsepower your scooter’s got. Although it’s become the benchmark when people talk about how much power their bike makes, horsepower isn’t the whole story. In a [...]
Harley-Davidsons are almost the perfect canvas for a two-wheeled gearhead to let his or her imagination run wild. From the post-war bobbers of the late ’40′s to the stretched and slammed baggers running amock these days, wrench slingers can’t seem to turn away from the steeds from Milwaukee. Sure, the factory puts out a decent [...]
Thanks to unpredictable weather and the logistics of arranging track time, we’ve been on hiatus with our XR1200 project for a bit; since last November’s issue, to be precise. But as promised, we’re back to wrap up the paint and finishing details of the build here, then we’ll prove the project’s worth on the asphalt [...]
DEI Cycle is a leading manufacturer of thermal control products for stock and modified motorcycles, ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles and PWCs. DEI Cycle’s Pipe Wrap & Locking Ties Kit provides maximum protection from heat generated by hot exhaust pipes. This heat resistant thermal wrap withstands direct continuous heat up to 1200° Fahrenheit and provides added protection against [...]
The new Electra Glo Fairing Edge Light Kit from Harley-Davidson adds forward-facing white LED accent lights to the front profile of Harley-Davidson Touring models equipped with the iconic bat wing fairing. Formed to follow the contour of the fairing, the slim adhesive-backed strip of lamps adds a strong visual element and conspicuity on the road. [...]
Küryakyn Holdings LLC, has announced the release of the new TC-24D cam. This bolt-in performance cam fits all 2007 to 2013 Harley-Davidson Twin Cam models (2006 to 2013 Dynas). The cam is an extension of Küryakyn’s “Wild Things” performance line, and a component of the new Perfect Storm Plus system. “The TC-24D cams were designed [...]