Current Issue | May/June 2010, v20n4

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

Motor Mart

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.