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 [...]
Motorbooks has a new book, “Professional Sheet Metal Fabrication” by Ed Barr, on their shelves; wanna win a copy? Just share this post with your Facebook ‘Friends’ and you’re entered. We’ll be drawing the winner on May 31, 2013 so hurry up and start sharing. BTW, Motorbooks has just launched an all new website; www.Motorbooks.com. [...]
David Rosie was announced as the winner of the Allstate Victory Motorcycle Sweepstakes. David was presented with his custom-made motorcycle from none other than the iconic bike builder Arlen Ness in Dublin, California yesterday. In addition to the bike, David also received an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Arlen Ness Headquarters with Arlen. Congratulations to David [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Extreme heat can rob power and potentially damage a bike’s engine, hoses, and sensitive electrical components. Insulation has evolved and now DEI Cycle, a division of DEI Performance Products, has introduced a Titanium Pipe Shield with LR fiber technology that provides maximum heat protection from hot exhausts generated by today’s stock and modified bikes, ATV’s/UTV’s, [...]
SuperTrapp Industries, Inc. has announced the release of their JayBrake Classic Series Hand Controls. The JayBrake J-Series Hand Controls feature a low profile slide-on clamp design. These controls clamp onto 1” bars. The internal brake light switch is available for the right hand master cylinder. The switch can be wired internally or externally. J-Series Hand [...]