Current Issue | May/June 2010, v20n4
Brakes & Suspension Buyer’s Guide
Departments
American Idle Winner
According to Jim “Wolfman” Gomez, “There is nothing like a good running Sporty to put a smile on your face.” Apparently, IW readers agree because they voted Jim’s bike the American Idle winner for March.
Letters
IronWorks’ Heroes
As IronWorks celebrates its 20th Anniversary year, we’ll be checking in with people whose biking roots run long and deep, asking them to dredge up some memory nuggets from their personal history to share with all of us.
The Works
Feature Bikes
Second Shovelhead by Vincent Stemp
photos courtesy Joe Yezzi
swap meets, and even bikes on the covers of their favorite magazines. Meet Joe Yezzi, a rider and builder from Phoenix, Arizona, and an admitted fan of the venerable Shovehead.
Parts-built Urban Warrior by Stephen Berner
We see so many bikes via the media we consume (TV, print, web, events) that it’s easy to overlook something that doesn’t have a ton of flake, a monster motor or a lineage that traces back to builder royalty.
CHiPs FXR Custom by Doc Robinson
There are those who believe that to this day the FXR series of Harley-Davidsons are the best handling models the Motor Company ever produced.
Shamrock Fabrications Shovelby M. Stemp
photos courtesy Curt Lout
Chris Worrell, the owner of this bike, knew what kind of bike he wanted when he contacted Irish Rich. “He had seen a bike I built in Street Chopper and he had some specific ideas,” said Rich.
Flatiron Mike’s Muleby Flatiron Mike Camillo
photos courtesy Stephen Berner
This bike, the Mule v2.0, is the latest of a series of personal efforts to build something for myself that is clean, functional and minimal – with just a bit of style and attitude without being too fussy.
Feature Stories
Touring Nova Scotiaby Sana K. Shirey
Riding Nova Scotia is one of the most pleasant rides I’ve ever experienced. There aren’t enough adjectives in the English dictionary to describe the beauty of this place and the kind friendliness of its people.
Riding Impression by Steve Kanish
It was a hot morning when I rolled into of Pittsburgh’s Indian dealership on Route 19 in Cranberry Township for a daylong test ride. After signing all the requisite forms I walked out to gaze at the machine I was going to be riding./p>
Limpnickie Lot: Duane Ballardby M. Stemp
photos by Lisa Ballard
Rebels and motorcycles—they’re a natural alliance. And you’ll find plenty of both on the Limpnickie Lot, where an irreverent anti-establishment attitude is prevalent.
Regulars
Steve B by Stephen Berner, Editor in Chief
Brian Klock by Brian Klock, KlockWerks
Bert Baker by Bert Baker, Baker Drivetrain
Margie Siegal by Margie Siegal
Technical Articles
Electric by Karl Fahringer
It’s a sinking feeling when go out to start your bike and you get the dreaded “click, click, click.” This is usually an indication that the battery is at an extremely low state of charge.
Metal by Ed Loprete
A sissybar—or backrest, depending where it is mounted—is one part of the bike that has great function but is generally not all that great looking (if you ask me).
Engine by Joe Biker Malloy
This issue, we will touch on the basics of stroke, the distance the piston travels from top dead center to bottom dead center. This distance is determined in large part by flywheel design.
Simplified Air Suspension by Rick Rous
I was thinking about building a new custom bike when I decided instead to take the economical approach and give my 2003 100th Anniversary Edition Deuce a much needed face lift.
Lifetime PVD Coatings by Neil Taylor
photos by Karen Brown
The folks at Lifetime Coatings have created something really different and of definite interest to the motorcycle enthusiast in terms of motorcycle refinishing and finishes. Lifetime Coatings offer a custom metal coating which bonds directly to your chrome or polished stainless steel part.
Paint by Doug Wozney
Every now and then we get the kind of challenging paint project that I find particularly enjoyable. When parts come into the shop totally abused, neglected, and worn out, it makes for dramatic before and after pictures. Paul Holdsworth’s FXRT RubberGlide is just that kind of project.
Evo Bagger Project, Part 1 by Sam Kanish
When I bought my FLHTC Electra Glide Classic in April of 1988 from Gatto Cycles in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, it was a shiny black beauty that was a pretty good runner.
Screamin’ Eagle 113″ Kit compliments of RPHD High Performance Department, Ray price Harley-Davidson
Successful engine modifications are usually due to a thoughtful blending and combining of parts, no small feat considering the various combinations experts would suggest.
RoadLok Disc Lock by Stephen Berner
Convenience is the name of the game when it comes to locking your bike every time you park it. And thanks to RoadLok, locking your bike (a good habit) has never been easier or more convenient.
IW Product Review by Cat Grabowski
We all know boys who love their big toys, but whose garages have run out of space. Well give this a whirl. It’s not just for girls. This Dolly puts bikes in their place!
IW Product Review by Dave Ramsey
Since I’ve owned my ‘01 Road Glide I’ve had a problem being blown about and buffeted by turbulence at speed.


