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CONTENTS JAN/FEB 2017 Volume 49 • Number 1

DEPARTMENTS Major Ranting ...................................................8 Editor’s Note ...................................................10 Candy Shop ..................................................... 12 Garage .............................................................. 34 Closet ................................................................ 36 Geeked ............................................................. 38 Tales from the Dyno ....................................40 Roller ................................................................. 42 Interrogation ..................................................44 Used and Abused.........................................114 Past Blast.........................................................116 Readers’ Rides...............................................118 Soap Box ........................................................122 Speed’s Spotlight ........................................124 On the Web ...................................................126 Hindsight ........................................................128 Hotness ...........................................................138

TECH GETTING HAMMERED!

Hammerhead Designs CNC Brake and Shift Lever Install .......................................... 98

CONTROL AND COMFORT

Burly Jail Bar And Performance Machine Components Install.................................... 100

WE BUILT THE ULTIMATE 39MM FORK

A Go-Fast Frontend .................................. 106

CUSTOM SOFTAIL SEATING

Leather Tooling by Duane Ballard ........ 110

FEATURES FOREFRONT

Building Bikes To Beat Cancer .................46

CHOPPED

The Prism Supply Knucklehead ...............52

BAGGED

165-hp All-Motor Monster .............................58

MODIFIED

A Custom Ironhead Pays It Forward ......62

ICONIC

SINCE 1971

Coast To Coast With Lowbrow Customs.............................................................66

STREET RIPPER

Big Al’s Cycles’ Homebuilt Daily Dyna .. 72

HEAVY METAL

How Hot Bike Builds A Softail Vicla .......76

CHRONICLE

Head For The Hills .........................................82

TESTED

In-Depth With The Milwaukee-Eight Motor ...............................88

THE LIFE

The Last FXR ...................................................94

JAN/FEB 2017 / 7

MOTOR MOUTH

GETTIN’ MILESTONED

s I sit here and type this, I have now spent a decade riding the desk and writing features for Hot Bike magazine. Wow, 10 years at the same job is an insane thing to achieve. Especially when it’s me we are talking about. I remember my first day on the job. The late, great Courtney Hallowell (my boss at the time) informed me that we would be shooting photos of the new H-D Ultra—well, he would be shooting and I would be riding. Mind you that I was a “chopper guy,” and the biggest bikes I had ever ridden were a 1976 Shovelhead and my newly acquired 2005 Springer Softail Classic. To make a long story short, I rode up a single-lane twistybut-narrow road, and when I went to turn it around I of course tapped the front brake and tipped the bike over on its primary side. Thinking I was going to get ridiculed, reprimanded, or even fired from my half-a-day-old job, I summoned the strength to get the 1,000-pound bike right-side-up just about a split second after it all happened. Luckily there was a bend in the road and nobody actually saw me dump the bike. I never told anyone that before. So please keep it a secret. I initially didn’t even want the job but took it due to the fact that my daughter was a few months old and I needed more stability in my life than an “independent public relations specialist” self-employed tattooed dirtbag could muster. In

short, I did it for the corporate-level insurance I felt I needed for my daughter and wife at the time. As we all know now, even the best company insurance sucks, but by the time I found that out I was so in love with my job that I would have paid them for me to work there. Much has changed over the past two nickels of service to this title. I am now the top dog on the Hot Bike roster and have a great crew of people I work with who I can’t say enough about. Most paper magazines have been declining over the past few years, but Hot Bike is actually holding steady and showing growth in that area. Our website and social media continues to shatter all records, even in these tough times, and we reach millions of riders and custom-bike enthusiasts daily with our bike features, tech stories, new products, events, and wacky videos! Yes, I know I have a dream job, and I never take it for granted. I have gotten to see the world on two wheels, meet thousands of great people, ride and write about the most amazing motorcycles on the planet, and basically do what I love for a living. Not too bad for Anaheim, California, biker trash, huh? I can truthfully say that is because of you the readers/fans/followers of Hot Bike that I have this job. And I can’t ever thank you enough for that. So pat yourselves on the back and turn the page ’cause there’s a ton of good stuff in this issue. HB JEFF G. HOLT EDITOR IN CHIEF

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“I HAVE GOTTEN TO SEE THE WORLD ON TWO WHEELS, MEET THOUSANDS OF GREAT PEOPLE, RIDE AND WRITE ABOUT THE MOST AMAZING MOTORCYCLES ON THE PLANET, AND BASICALLY DO WHAT I LOVE FOR A LIVING. NOT TOO BAD FOR ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, BIKER TRASH, HUH?” 8 / HOTBIKE.COM

EDITOR’S NOTE

DYNAS ARE DEAD O

kay. Dynas aren’t really dead, but I got your attention didn’t I? For the past couple of years, it hasn’t been a secret the popularity of Dyna/FXRs is at all-time high. So what’s going to be next? Trying to find the next trend is like trying to do a psychic reading when you’re not a clairvoyant. If you keep making enough general statements and happen to get one right, boom! You have just predicted the future. Ron Harris from Chop Docs in Florida has been telling me for years that the next big trend in Vtwins is going to be Evo Softails. I think

he just might be right, and here’s why: The start of any trend depends on an overabundance of inexpensive bikes in the used market. Everyone wishes they could go out and buy a brand-new bike cash and then double the investment with accessories and shop work. For most working stiffs, a motorcycle is something extra, a luxury, or a hobby with limited funds available to upgrade. FXRs are now super popular on the used market and commanding over-inflated prices. There are still plenty of cheap used Dynas available, and despite my column title, that trend will continue for a while.

Evo-powered Softails are not especially cool or hard to find at the moment. That is the biggest key factor to making them the next big trend. Also, the Evo motor is a time-tested powerplant and has an enormous amount of aftermarket support and extensive knowledge base for modifications. Whether it’s a street screamer or boulevard cruiser, you can make this motor just about anything you want it to be. Lean toward the milder side and a solid-built Evo motor will provide you a lifetime of reliable service that can keep you riding on the road more than wrenching in the garage.

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already, so as of today there are no rules for what the cool-guy bike is supposed to be. As 2017 kicks off a new year of customs, there’s my prediction for the next 12 to 24 months. I doubt this will be a drastic changing of the guards but will be more of a gradual migration to something slightly different. Time will tell if I’m correct, but if I’m not, I’ll just make up some other prediction like a cheap, fake psychic. Ha!

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The styling of the Softails is also subject to a wide variety of choices. I myself prefer the slammed lowrider style that fits perfectly with this model. Classic Impalas are still built with small-block Chevy motors, and an Evo in a Vicla sits just as fine. Look back at custom bikes just five to 10 years ago and you’ll quickly find an unlimited amount of ways to hot rod a Softie for some serious street or strip running. The guide book for Softails has been written, printed, and burned

“THE GUIDE BOOK FOR SOFTAILS HAS BEEN WRITTEN, PRINTED, AND BURNED ALREADY, SO AS OF TODAY THERE ARE NO RULES FOR WHAT THE COOL-GUY BIKE IS SUPPOSED TO BE.”

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NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2017

COMPILED BY HOT BIKE STAFF

AVON MEMORY FOAM GRIPS

von Grips, based in Kingwood, Texas, says its new Memory Foam Grips are the softest, most durable, chemical-resistant grip on the market today. A true vibration-dampening grip. The grips are available in small, medium, and large diameters for all HarleyDavidsons and most metric cruiser bikes. Chrome and black anodized aluminum ends are also available. STARTING AT $64.95 // AVONGRIPS.COM

ACCUTRONIX MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS EXTENDED INSTIGATOR FRONT FLOOR BOARDS

hese bagger floorboards are extended 2-1/2 inches in front and are 3/4-inch wider and 2-1/2 inches longer in the rear. Instigator boards mount like stock boards using the stock hardware. These extended Instigator front floorboards go nicely with Accutronix new heel-toe shifters and brake arm kits. For the 1987–later FLH and FLT, the company also makes matching rear boards. These FLH floorboards are machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum. They are available in either a chrome-plated finish or in Accutronix Night Series finish wherein the parts are black anodized and machined again for contrast. The insert is a multidirectional slip-resistant black pyramid-top rubber. Made for ’84–later FLH and FLT baggers and ’86–later FLST. $444.95 // ACCUTRONIX.COM

ANTIGRAVITY BATTERIES 20 SERIES BATTERY

ntigravity’s new 20 Series Battery comes in an ultra-powerful LithiumIon version that weighs 11 pounds less than a lead/acid 20 Series Battery but has almost twice the cranking power. This battery is designed to turn over the largest of motors with ease offering 780 cranking amps. $409.99 // ANTIGRAVITYBATTERIES.COM

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AZZKIKR VICTORY LANE DAYTONA REAR END KIT

ade for Victory with OEM fitment, the Victory Lane Daytona Rear End Kit consists of saddlebags, rear fender, and side panels. This is the same setup as Azzkikr’s Talladega rear end kit but with a smooth side without an accent. Made from high-quality fiberglass, the kit comes primed and almost ready for paint. AZZKIKRCUSTOMBAGGERS.COM

ARLEN NESS MONSTER SUCKER 90° AIR CLEANER KIT

he Monster Sucker 90 air cleaner kit features Ness’ patented Big Sucker “hidden breather” technology and more filter surface area than any other kit on the market for maximum performance. Ness hidden breathers are O-ringed at the heads and exit out the mouth of the injector/carb to provide eﬃcient engine breathing, eliminating the need for any external hoses or hardware. The inverted 90-degree style filter features a built-in inverted top to pull in air not only from all sides of the filter but also the front, resulting in more airflow. Each filter is constructed from synthetic material that is water resistant. Filters are reusable and do not require oil. Covers are forged from billet aluminum then CNC machined. Kits are available in standard (without billet cover), deep cut, 10-guage, or beveled styles. The 2017–later Touring model applications include throttle body cover. $249.95–$479.95 // ARLENNESS.COM

BAKER DRIVETRAIN GRUDGEBOX

aker Drivetrain presents the GrudgeBox, the new generation overdrive transmission featuring gears that are 40 percent wider than stock. Designed to be strong, reliable, and precise, this durable six-speed overdrive builder’s kit can handle the most powerful 2007–later Big Twin motors (and 2006 Dyna models). The .92 overdrive sixth gear provides a 250-rpm reduction on the highway for improved fuel economy, reduced vibration, and less wear and tear on the rider. STARTING AT $3,395 // BAKERDRIVETRAIN.COM

BAHN GRIPS

ahn Grips are crafted from forged aluminum housings with premium rubber inserts for longhaul comfort without sacrificing style. Available in black anodized “tuxedo” or chrome finishes, each kit includes matching precision-machined end caps. Combine them with Bahn’s mirrors and levers for a truly custom transformation. Available for ’82–’17 H-D models with dual cable or electronic throttle control. $139.99 // BAHNPRODUCTS.COM

BAD DAD FORWARD CONTROLS

ad Dad’s Forward Controls are custom machined from 6061 billet aluminum and finished in your choice of black or chrome. This custom kit includes the entire shift arm and brake arm assemblies, custom inner shift arm, rider floorboards, and your choice of passenger floorboards or passenger pegs. Bad Dad offers several custom floorboard styles that can be mixed and matched with any of its forward controls. All of Bad Dad’s custom billet parts are proudly machined in the USA. $995–$1,245 // BADDAD.COM JAN/FEB 2017 / 13

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NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2017

BIG BOAR PRODUCTS FAT TIRE KITS

BILTWELL

MURDOCK PULLBACK RISERS

iltwell’s beefy Murdock Risers are now available with 2 inches of back sweep. With 8-, 10-, and 12-inch height options, these risers put the control center right where it needs to be for maximum control and comfort. Murdock Risers feature 2 inches of back sweep, an investment-cast steel one-piece top clamp and threaded lower mounting bungs, mounting bases accept stock H-D hardware, and TIG welded 0.120-inch wall 4130 chrome-moly steel uprights. The handlebar clamp bolt pattern fits the speedo/tach bracket on many stock Harleys. They come in black or chrome.

atten up your hog with Big Boar Products Fat Tire kits for all Harley-Davidson models. Kits available include Softail (200, 240, and 300mm), FX Shovelhead (200mm), Sportster, (200mm), FXR (200mm), Dyna (200, 240, and 300mm). BIGBOARPRODUCTS.COM

$199.95 // BILTWELLINC.COM

BURLY BRAND

VOYAGER LUGGAGE LINE

or riders on the go looking for more stylish utilitarian luggage options, the Voyager Luggage Line has arrived. Finding storage on motorcycles has often been attributed to giant packs with bungees attached every which way; minimize the stress involved with trying to find room for riding essentials with the Detachable Saddlebag(s), Tool Roll, Roll Top Backpack, Tank/Tail Bag, and Magnetic Map Tank Screen. Bear the elements with rugged 500gsm wet waxed UV treated cotton canvas construction and leather paneling/straps that will age and show character over time. Each item features highquality “moto centric” speed buckles and zippers with metal Burly Brand embossed button snaps and accents as well as an “Anti-Flail Snap System” (on all zipper pulls and strap ends). BURLYBRAND.COM

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BIG CITY THUNDER THUNDER MONSTER BAFFLES

ant your bike to sound as good as it looks? Go with the established leader in exhaust technology, Big City Thunder. The patented line of Thunder Monster Baffles deliver a deep, throaty, hot-rod sound and improved performance. BIGCITYTHUNDER.COM

CIRO FILLER PANELS FOR ’06–LATER STREET GLIDE AND ’10– LATER ROAD GLIDE

tyle and function come together with these LED panels. They’re designed to create a full custom look yet blend in seamlessly to match the existing style lines of the back of your bike. Run lights, high-intensity brake lights, and ultra-bright plasma amber turn signals dramatically increase visibility for safety. Easy to install with simple plug-and-play connections—no drilling, splicing, or special tools are necessary. The lenses are easily removed to make painting to color match effortless. Available in chrome and gloss black for ’06–’09 FLHX and ’10–later FLHX and FLTRX. All Ciro LED products come with a two-year warranty.

COASTAL MOTO LARGO 3D WHEEL

ew for 2017, Florida-based Coastal Moto is proud to announce its new Precision-Cast Series of wheels, COMO3D. The first in the new series is called the Largo, and it has set a high bar for the wheel industry. Full 3-D design, beautiful contours, and an unbelievable price. Additionally, the wheels have full three-dimensional design elements that continue all the way out to the edges of the rim. These wheels also accept 2014– later style OEM brake rotors, so you can use your stock rotors and save huge bucks there as well, plus ABS wheels ship with Intelligent ABS pre-installed so there is no need to recalibrate your ABS system on Linked Brake models. These babies arrive totally pre-assembled with bearings and valve stems and are ready to roll. The Coastal Moto Largo is exclusively distributed by Drag Specialties. $899.95 // DRAGSPECIALTIES.COM

$329.95–$369.95 // CIRO3D.COM

COKER TIRES NEW FIRESTONE 2.75-21 AND 3.00-21 TIRES FOR CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

irestone is a legendary brand in the motorcycle community and the racing community in general. When it comes to period-correct styling, Coker Tire leads the way with its Firestone products, and the new Firestone 2.75-21 and 3.00-21 tires are no exception. The straight-groove tread pattern is inspired by vintage racing tires, which has minimal tread designs, while the sidewall is smooth and clean. The two sizes are very desirable for custom motorcycles using a 21-inch wheel, as a vintage-style tire for the large-diameter wheel has not been readily available until now. COKERTIRE.COM JAN/FEB 2017 / 15

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NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2017

COVINGTON’S CUSTOMS

HOLE SHOT DESTROYER EXHAUST

reviously created as a one-off, custom design for bikes built in-house, this popular exhaust is now available for 1995–later Harley-Davidson bagger and Touring models. A variation on the original Destroyer exhaust system, the new Hole Shot edition offers additional visual detail and has been proven to increase horsepower and torque on both stock and modified motors. Exhaust systems include heat shields, baffle, mounting hardware, O2 ports, and plugs. Pipe includes a three-stepped header with a patented Covington’s three-bolt collector design, full header heat shields, and a short baffle. Made in the USA. $1,195 // COVINGTONSCUSTOMS.COM

ADVANCED ACCESSORY CONCEPTS CRAPNGUNK

ts concentrated formula is biodegradable and cleans engines in a snap without damaging delicate metal parts. Just spray and rinse; it’s that easy. Works extremely well for brake dust, RV streaks, and general dirt and grime. Non-toxic. Non-acidic. Superior multi-surface cleaning. AACBRANDS.COM

CRUSHER PERFORMANCE PRO AIR CLEANER

rusher’s Maverick Pro Air Cleaner features aggressively styled forged and machined 6061 aluminum covers offered in Chrome, Satin Black, or Satin Black Machined finishes. Its slim design maximizes legroom, and integrated crankcase breathers eliminate the need for external hoses or fittings for a clean, tight appearance. Fits all ’99–’17 Harley-Davidson Twin Cams and includes a high-flow K&N filter. $349.99 // CRUSHERPERFORMANCE.COM

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CUSTOM DYNAMICS

AMBER/WHITE FORK WRAP-AROUND LED TURN SIGNALS BY CUSTOM DYNAMICS

he newest version of the Wrap-Around offers both a bright White DRL illumination along with incredibly bright amber turn-signal functionality. White LEDs illuminate as a driving light then upon applying turn signal turn off completely provide greater visibility to the amber turn signal. Built into T06061 billet aluminum, you’re able to stay visible on the road while still achieving a sleek, custom look. Choice of Chrome or Gloss Black Anodized Finish with Smoke lens. Lifetime warranty against LED failure. Sizes available include 39mm, 41mm, 43mm, 49mm, and 56mm.

DAKOTA DIGITAL

MCL-3014 DIGITAL BAGGER GAUGES

akota Digital’s new MCL-3014 (Blue) and MCL-3014-R (Red) Digital LED Gauges are a direct plug-in kit that directly replaces the stock gauges while adding a lot more functionality. The set includes speedometer, tachometer (with bar graph tach), volts, oil temperature (sender included), and bar graph fuel gauge. Gauges use stock chrome bezels as well as mounting hardware. Additional features include clock, gear position, 0–60 time and speed, quarter-mile time and speed, and high-speed and rpm recall. $999.95 // DAKOTADIGITAL.COM

$279.95 // CUSTOMDYNAMICS.COM

DD CUSTOM

ROAD GLIDE FRONT TURN SIGNALS

eplace those stock front signals on the 2015–2016 Harley-Davidson Road Glide models with the stylish new 6061-T6 3D machined billet aluminum signals from DD Custom. Featuring amber LEDs, they’re available in raw, chrome, and black finishes. No load equalizer is required, and they come ready to install with resistor and EPZ module already in place to calibrate the LED draw so the indicators flash correctly. No cutting or slicing is needed. They are wired for running and signals but can be easily modified to operate as signal only. Each kit includes two eliminators with installed LED and install instructions. DDCUSTOMCYCLE.COM

DRAG SPECIALTIES

RIDE-HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS

hese shocks feature dual-rate progressive wound springs with nitrogen-charged steel monotube damper bodies and hard chrome-plated shafts for a smooth, comfortable ride. The adjustable ride-height feature allows the length of the shocks to be lengthened or shortened a half-inch of their standard length, and they mount using the existing hardware. Available in chrome or black at ride heights of 11, 12, and 13 inches for ’84–’16 FLT, FLHT, FLHR, FLTR, ’91–’16 FXD, FXDWG, and ’04–’16 XL models. $269.95 // DRAGSPECIALTIES.COM

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NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2017

DYNOJET RESEARCH INC. POWER VISION CX

ower Vision CX for Indian motorcycles is a performance tuner and data monitor that offers the latest flash-tuning technology, realtime data monitoring, and other industry exclusive features. Developed to tune all 2014–later Indian motorcycles, including the Thunderstroke 111ci powered models, Scout and Scout Sixty, as well the 2017 Polaris Octane. The Power Vision CX product Suite includes a handheld flash device, vehicle interface cable, and Power Core (Windows PC-based tuning and datalogging application). DYNOJET.COM

FTD CUSTOMS

SLASHER WHEELS

FIRST MFG

INVADER JACKET

irst Mfg’s Invader Jacket offers 12 pockets with two interior concealed-carry pockets, with the jacket featuring an additional zip-out liner. Continuing the theme with mixed textile and leather, the Hutch Glove ($45) offers reinforced knuckles with black denim accent. All First Mfg products are backed by a lifetime warranty. $220 // FIRSTMFG.COM

he Slasher and 6-Shooter designs bring out two new ways to express a person’s style. Either of these designs, or the many other selections available in multiple finishes, made in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and guaranteed for a lifetime, is sure to create the perfect look. The directional Slasher wheel offers eight spokes with 3-D “Slashes” to the outer edge. The straight spoke 6-Shooter offers a more open design with identical highlights to the major diameter of the rim. From stock to the nasty 32-inch, there is a size for every bike and trike. Matching accessories for each of the wheels are available to complement the total look. FTDCUSTOMS.COM

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FUEL MOTO USA

OUTLAW CRATE MOTOR

he new Fuel Moto 126-inch Outlaw crate engine unleashes the performance of 150-plus horsepower and torque for your ’07–later bagger. Each engine is custom built by Fuel Moto and features absolute top-shelf components. Professional installation and dyno tuning is also offered at the facility. $7,995 // FUELMOTOUSA.COM

HILL COUNTRY CUSTOMS GARAGE LEATHERS

PAUL YAFFE CHROME 12-INCH MONKEY BAR

ade for 2008–2013 Harley Street Glides with cruise control and without ABS brakes, this kit includes everything you need to put a set of these chrome 1-1/4-inch apes on your Harley except for labor. You will receive a completely assembled handlebar set with new ergonomic style chrome controls, chrome switches, and prewired with the factory harness plugs installed. Included are stainless braided cables and a stainless braided brake line in correct lengths. The stainless braided cables have chrome ends and a UVresistant plastic armor coat to protect your paint and keep them looking good for a long time. Due to the variety of applications, Hill Country Customs does not have specific instructions with each kit. It’s recommend that you purchase an H-D service manual for your bike if you don’t have one.

LATCH SADDLEBAG

ew for 2017, Garage Leathers’ latest is the Black Ops latch bag for Softails and rigids. This particular bag is a special-order right-side bag. Like the rest of Garage Leathers’ bags they’re made out of heavy leather, no plastic, and built to last for many years. $250 // GARAGELEATHERS.COM

$1,359.95 // HILLCOUNTRYCUSTOMCYCLES.COM

HOG WASH BRAND SWINE SHINE

H ICON

AIRFRAME PRO COTTONMOUTH

con’s Airframe Pro Cottonmouth lid meets DOT FMVSS 218 (US), ECE 22-05 (Europe), SAI AS1698:2006 (Australia), and PSC (Japan) Helmet Safety Standards. It includes a clear fog-free Icon Optics shield with RapidRelease system and ProLock positive shield-locking system. The helmet is comprised of a modular five-piece moisture-wicking HydraDry liner inside a hand-crafted carbon-fiber shell. XS to 3XL sizes are available. $440 // RIDEICON.COM

og Wash Brand Swine Shine cleans and shines all surfaces safely and quickly without using water. Swine Shine contains no harsh solvents and is fortified with Polyseal Protection to give your bike a deep, rich shine that protects from UV damage, acid rain, and water spotting. Its highlubricating agents encapsulate dirt and grime so that it is safely and easily removed from the surface without scratching. Cleans, shines, and protects painted surfaces, windshields, chrome, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, rubber, and laminated vinyl graphics.

$8.99 // HOGWASHBRAND.COM JAN/FEB 2017 / 19

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NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2017

KB PERFORMANCE V-TWIN PISTONS

SUPER DUTY TWIN CAM PISTON LINE

KERKER

STOUT SLIP-ON MUFFLERS FOR 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING MODELS

he proven Kerker Stout by SuperTrapp Industries is now available for the 2017 H-D Touring models. This 4-inch slip-on features a high-flow 2.5-inch core for huge performance gains and a deep, throaty sound that won’t overpower a radio when cruising. Available in chrome or black high-temperature ceramic finish with a matching billet aluminum end cap. These units are completely rebuildable. No tuning is required. Kerker and SuperTrapp products are made in the USA.

B Performance V-twin Pistons has just released a “Super Duty” line of Harley Davidson Twin Cam pistons. This series offers a hard anodized crown and top ring groove. Unique abradable skirt coating from Line2Line insures a tight running clearance for better ring seal. Available for 103-, 110-, and 113-inch applications. (800) 648-7970 // UEMPISTONS.COM

$749 // SUPERTRAPP.COM

KURYAKYN KHROME WERKS

2:1 AND 2:2 TOURING EXHAUST SYSTEMS

ombining 35 years of history in the motorcycle aftermarket industry and an acquisition by Lincoln Industries, the largest metal finishing company in North America, Khrome Werks is introducing an exhaust line that exceeds industry standards in both performance and style. The new products offer the same fitment, precision engineering, and performance Khrome Werks has been known for, now with Lincoln Industries premium styling and finishing that exceed OEM standards. The 2-into-1 and 2-into-2 Touring systems are designed for peak performance and are offered in chrome, proprietary black, and Khrome Werk’s new StyleLinc Eclipse finish. STARTING AT $899.95 // LINCOLNINDUSTRIES.COM

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HEAVY INDUSTRY SWITCHBLADES HEEL RESTS

ersatile Heavy Industry Switchblades are tough, stylish, and utilize flip-out heel rests for unmatched foot support and long-haul comfort. Quality A380 aluminum housings showcase rugged style with knurled top surface and premium EPDM rubber for ideal traction and reduced vibration. Available in chrome or satin black, with splined adapters that allow angle adjustment. $139.99 // KURYAKYN.COM

MAGNUM SHIELDING CORPORATION LEGEND SUSPENSIONS

AXEO FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON DYNA, FXD MODELS

XEO front suspensions fit all Harley-Davidson Dyna models from 2006–later models, except FXDWG and FXDF models. They are available in standard 49mm models. The AXEO includes two monotube dual chambered damper cartridges, with internal floating piston nitrogen chambers, and machined stainless steel pre-load adjusters. The AXEO kit also includes Maxima Racing Oil in the cartridges and quart bottle. AXEO provides an overall improved ride quality with a smoother and more controlled ride. AXEO eliminates front-end dive during aggressive braking and provides a firm feel for high-speed sweeping turns with no wallowing or wobble. The AXEO upgrade also eliminates bottoming out over bump or pot holes, improves floorboard and peg clearance during hard cornering, reduces tire cupping, and enhances low-speed handling. Legend AXEO are also available for 1997–later HarleyDavidson FLH models.

1.25 CALIBER BAGGER OR APE HANGER HANDLEBAR KITS

agnum’s 1.25 Caliber Bagger or Ape Hanger Handlebar Kits are the only complete kits with matching Sterling Chromite II or Black Pearl braided cables and brake lines. Kits include chrome or gloss black 1-1/4-inch Caliber Handlebars, wiring extensions, and are preloaded with E-Z pull-thru sleeving that make wiring installations a breeze. $539.95 // MAGNUMSHIELDING.COM

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MAXIMA RACING OILS V-TWIN SYN PRIMARY OIL

LOWBROW CUSTOMS RTW SPARK PLUG HOLDER

he RTW (Round-The-World) Spark Plug Holder comes complete with a cold-forged, 304 stainless steel multi-tool, which allows you to swap out your spark plugs without having any other tools on hand. The holder fits on any motorcycle with a USA-sized motorcycle license plate. The slotted, investment-cast aluminum spark plug holder will mount at the top or bottom of any license plate or on the backside of your license plate bracket as long as there is room. Simply unbolt your license plate, bolt the RTW Spark Plug Holder in place, and thread in a spare pair of spark plugs. The wrench multi-tool includes a spark plug gapper, an inch and metric ruler, bottle opener, straight screwdriver blade, and 1/4-inch hex driver. $59.95 // LOWBROWCUSTOMS.COM

his is a 100 percent synthetic motorcycle gear oil formulated for high-performance transmissions and primary chain cases. It’s designed for use in all 1984–later H-D models with wet diaphragm spring clutches. High film strength gear oil provides excellent protection against shock loads, wear, and offers smooth shifting under peak loads and rpm. Robust formula resists mechanical shearing and heat breakdown and protect gears from wear and deposits for trouble-free operation. $10.95 // MAXIMAUSA.COM JAN/FEB 2017 / 21

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MIKUNI

HSR42 PERFORMANCE CARBURETOR EASY KIT

MAGNAFLOW

LEGACY GEN-X FOR SOFTAIL AND DYNA MODELS

he Legacy Gen-X system is engineered to increase horsepower and torque with equalized exhaust flow and balanced backpressure to help put the power to the ground. Deep, bold, rumbling sound quality is the signature of the Legacy Gen-X system. The maintenance-free, Hi-Flow stainless-steel louver core baffles help generate superior sound and performance over stock. The durable Magna-Black coated 1-3/4-inch stainless steel head pipes will not rust or blue. The 12mm and 18mm O2 sensor ports allow for maximum tuning options. The Legacy Gen-X features 2-1/2-inch full coverage heat shields and laser cut X junction cover that make a bold statement on your Dyna or Softail. Available in show chrome or deep black finishes with precision channeled, rotatable gloss black end caps for a personalized custom look. Made in the USA by MagnaFlow. $679.95 (CHROME) $749.95 (BLACK) // MAGNAFLOW.COM

ikuni American’s popular HSR42mm Series Smoothbore Carburetors are available in easily installed “Easy Kits” for all late-model Harley-Davidson and other American V-twin applications. Included are kits for 1990–later 1,340cc Big Twin engines, together with 1994–later 1,200cc Sportster and Buell S2 models. HSR42 Kits come complete with a properly jetted Mikuni HSR42 carburetor, installation instructions, and works with your stock throttle cables. Included is a special adapter that allows you to retain your stock airbox or use the higher flowing Screamin’ Eagle performance filter kit for an additional performance gain. MIKUNI.COM

MOTOREX

RACING FORK OIL

N MEMPHIS SHADES

SPORTSHIELDS FOR INDIAN SCOUT AND SCOUT SIXTY

he Memphis Shades Sportshield family of windshields are now Indian ready. With five different styles and colors of Sportshields, with heights ranging from 13 inches to 19 inches, you’re sure to find one that fits your riding style for your Indian Scout or Scout Sixty.

$225.90–$246.90 (PRICE IS INCLUDING HARDWARE) // MEMPHISSHADES.COM

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ewly formulated Racing Fork oils with the addition of 4W. The new formulation includes reduced friction, reduced initial stiction, and reduced foaming along with increased lubricity and faster air evaporation over the older formulation. Viscosities available include 2.5W, 4W, 5W, 7.5W, 10W, and 15W to fit many applications. $19.50 // MOTOREXUSA.COM

MUSTANG SEATS

REVERE SEATS BY MUSTANG

ruly an extension of the rider’s personality, Mustang’s new line of Revere seats are available in solo or two-up versions to fit FL, XL, Dyna, and Softail models. Choose from a variety of styles and colors to match your passion for the open road. Revere seats are proudly handcrafted in Mustang’s New England facility. STARTING AT $259 // REVERESEATS.COM

PERFORMANCE MACHINE FORK BRACES

erformance Machine is excited to announce its introduction of Fork Braces to its ever-growing accessory lineup. PM Fork Braces are currently available for 39mm, 41mm, and 49mm fork tube applications and are designed to be modular for easy installation. Integrated dust covers and a split design allow for installation to be completed without removal of the fork legs. Constructed to be lightweight and available in multiple finishes, these Fork Braces are a perfect match to any existing PM accessories currently found on your motorcycle. Fits various 1984–later Dyna, Softail, and Sportster applications. $259.95 // PERFORMANCEMACHINE.COM

PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION

ALL NEW 490 SPORT SERIES SHOCKS

true sport performance shock at heart, the new 490 Sport Series Shocks feature a highpressure monotube with deflective disc damping technology, hand-threaded preload, and a rebound adjustment to dial in the ride. This technology coupled with a linear rate spring allow for consistent feel through the damper stroke and the ability to withstand extreme temperature ranges and heavy loads. An engineered jounce bumper with a built-in metal cup also help smooth out and control bottoming. Fits the H-D Sportster, Dyna, V-Rod, Touring, and the Triumph Bonneville and Thruxton models. $649.95 // PROGRESSIVESUSPENSION.COM

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PRO PAD INC.

SLIM TOUR PACK QUICK DETACH RACKS

ro Pad Inc. has announced the launch of a new product, the Slim Tour Pack Quick Detach Rack, which is suitable for 2009–later Harley-Davidson motorbikes. A Slim Tour Pack Quick Detach Rack is also available for 1997–2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The Raxx range of detachable tour pack racks has been designed to enable people to add a tour pack to their bike or to change their permanent mount to a detachable system. It works with both the OE (Harley) and aftermarket tour packs as well. All packs, including the new model, are very easy to bolt on through the pre-drilled holes. They fit flush against the bottom of the tour pack, providing more support. The new Slim Tour Pack Racks are made from heavy-gauge stainless steel. Customers can choose between a polished or flat-black powdercoat to customize it to best suit their own model. PROPADINC.COM

BAZOOKA H-D HLR SHOCK FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON

RAT WAX RAT WAX

ost Detailers and Soaps on the market contain cleaning agents that have high pH levels and petroleum shine enhancers that will damage your flat, matte, and satin finishes. Rat Wax has none of these harmful chemicals and is safe to use of your bike’s unique finish. Rat Wax cleans dirt, dust, fingerprints, water spots, bugs, and bird crap, protects against the fade of the sun with UV protection, and doesn’t contain shine enhancers, wax, silicone, petroleum, or alcohol. Also works on metal, rubber, plastic, chrome, aluminum, carbon fiber, vinyl wrap, glass, windscreens, visors, and helmets. RATWAX.COM

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RACINGBROS

acingBros Bazooka H-D HLR Shock features a 6061-T6 cold forged body cap for increased strength and fatigue life, Japanese high-strength Cr-Si spring steel with progressive rate design, a fully tunable and serviceable SAV (Speed Adaptive Valve) damping system, and co-axial hi/lo speed compression damping adjustment. The Bazooka has a 36mm CNC 7075-T6 damping piston and 14mm super-finished hard chrome shaft, which is super smooth, for hard and faster action. This is a Piggyback+IFP Design (Internal Float Piston). The oil/ gas separator is inside; the shock could be mounted in either direction. RacingBros makes it for Dyna and Sportster models in a variety of lengths. RACINGBROS.COM

RC COMPONENTS

RCX EXHAUST 4.5-INCH SLIP-ON MUFFLERS FOR 2017 HARLEY TOURING MODELS

ach muffler features a full-length 4.5-inch diameter muffler body with a precision-tuned 3-inch stepped core baffle. This unique baffle design transitions from a 2.5-inch louvered core into a wrapped 3-inch perforated baffle, which works to produce a deep, smooth rumble while providing you with increased horsepower and torque. The RCX 4.5-inch mufflers have been engineered and tested to maintain the proper air/fuel ratio with no modifications required. Customize the look of these new mufflers with your choice of 10 unique RCX Exhaust tips. Each muffler is available in chrome or a rich ceramic black finish. Made in the USA. $669.95 // RCCOMPONENTS.COM

RINEHART RACING

2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING EXHAUST

inehart Racing has new exhaust systems designed to fit the new Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight motor. The 2017 Rinehart Racing Slip-ons were designed to fit all 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring bikes and the Milwaukee-Eight powerplant. They feature the performance, sound, and style that Rinehart Racing products are known for, as well as the iconic Rinehart Racing end cap in black or chrome. Engineers and designers from Rinehart have been developing the new products since H-D introduced its 2017 models in late August. RINEHARTRACING.COM

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ROLAND SANDS DESIGN TRACK 2-INTO-1 HIGH PIPE

SD took its original Tracker Pipe and decreased the weight, improved the performance, and simplified the tip creating the Track 2-into-1 High Pipe. Inspired by an exhaust you might find on a high-speed, wide-open flat-track racer, these lightweight pipes give you unparalleled Vance & Hines performance and breathe some life into your Softail or Sportster. You might still wake up the neighbors, but you won’t blow out your eardrums. Available in ceramic Black Ops finish as well as ceramic black with chrome. ROLANDSANDS.COM

ROLAND SANDS DESIGN FXR SEAT

heelies, burnouts, and basic hooligan riding are what these FXR seats are all about. RSD used our standard foam in the seating area for comfort and denser foam behind the rider for extra support when popping wheelies or standing on the seat. RSD built this seat for our own FXR, and it works great on solo missions or with a passenger. They bolt directly on and the use of the stock FXR hinge is eliminated. 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 unique distressed vinyl. All RSD seats are proudly made in the USA by Mustang. ROLANDSANDS.COM

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ROLAND SANDS DESIGN

RADIAL MASTERS W/ MIRROR MOUNTS

ontrols and comfort go hand in hand; it’s very difficult to have one without the other. The RSD line of hand and foot controls address both while keeping it stylish. From RSD’s innovative new Radial Master Cylinders, to replaceable and ergonomically correct Rental rubber-wrapped grips with matching foot pegs to its adjustable levers, RSD has got you covered. A race driven Radial Mount Master Cylinder with a built-in reservoir that works every bit as good as it looks. This master delivers stunning performance and feel for any bike without the need for an external reservoir and with classic RSD styling. With fully adjustable levers and clearance for stock switch housings, this versatile system will drastically improve your brake system from the master cylinder down. ROLANDSANDS.COM

S&S CYCLE

HOOLIGAN KIT FOR SPORTSTERS

hether you’re Hooligan racing or just want more power, the S&S Hooligan kits for 2000–2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster models will give you an edge on the competition. Boost that 883 to 1,200cc or your 1,200 to 1,250cc. Bolt-on big-bore kits mean easy installation with no machining and no rebalancing. S&S bolt-in cams and premium tappets make the most of the added displacement. The kit uses the stock heads, pushrods, and fuel system. The Hooligan is available in silver or black powdercoat that matches your stock finish. $1,499.95–$1,549.95 // SSCYCLE.COM

ROWE ELECTRONICS INC. PDM60+

ew from Rowe Electronics, the PDM60+ features proven PDM technology and stellar service from Rowe Electronics, with 80-amp total capacity and Bluetooth programming and control. This unit has increased inputs for more switched circuit control. Available summer 2017 in your choice of the original PDM60 or the more advanced PDM60+ to power and protect your electronic accessories. PDM60.COM

SIKPIPES XPIPES

he Xpipes is the newest and gnarliest creation yet at SikPipes. Just released for the upcoming riding season, this is a very versatile exhaust working on many different model Harleys with mids, forwards, or floorboards. Xpipes can be purchased in black, chrome, or raw stainless finish. With a few options to pick from, you can make your Xpipes fit your style. $1,200 // SIKPIPES.COM JAN/FEB 2017 / 27

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THE SPEED MERCHANT CRUISER PEGS

he Speed Merchant’s Cruiser pegs fit most Harley-Davidson models. Manufactured from CNC machined from 6061 aluminum, they’re available in black anodized finish, machined finish, and gold anodized. This is the same design as the Speed Pegs, minus the machined cornering clearance, for a more relaxed style. Cruiser pegs have a stainless steel clevis that’s adjustable for any angle. These footpegs are sold in pairs. $144.95–$154.95 // THESPEEDMERCHANT.NET

SINISTER WHEEL REAPER WHEEL

ntroduced earlier, Sinister Wheels’ Reaper wheel design is now available in a chrome finish. You can get the Reaper in wide range of wheel sizes from 16-inch to 32-inch diameter. As with all of Sinister Wheels’ designs it can be painted in any color combination as well.

SINISTERWHEEL.COM

SUPER SHOX, INC. SR1 CUSTOM SERIES SHOX

uper Shox now offers the SR1 Custom Series of rear shock absorbers for its entire product line. Riders can select a custom spring color or finish of their choice along with a custom color shock body or finish for an over-thetop customized look. Options are endless—from a full custom color shock to an all-chrome finish while getting the dramatically improved ride they deserve and Super Shox guarantees.

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$629.99–$800 // SUPERSHOX.COM

SUMAX

HIGH PERFORMANCE THUNDERVOLT50 8.2MM SPARK PLUG WIRES

igh Performance Thundervolt50 8.2mm Spark Plug Wires core produce a constant spark that cleans your plugs while you ride. Custom-fit sets are available for all HarleyDavidson, Victory, Indian, and Triumph motorcycles. Custom pre-fit and universal sets come in several colors: black, red, blue, yellow, orange, and purple. $37.95 // SUMAX.COM

Introducing the new Bridgestone Battlecruise H50 engineered specifically for your American V-twin motorcycle. Using advanced Bridgestone technology and the highest quality components, the Battlecruise H50 lets you fully connect with the road, giving you great handling on both wet and dry surfaces. With long treadwear and great grip, it’s a tire built to let you enjoy your ride with full confidence. www.BridgestoneMotorcycleTires.com

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TC BROS.

HARDTAIL CHOPPER SEATS

N SYPHON SOUND SOUNDWRAP

et’s face it: Earbuds aren’t meant for riding, and that pain in your smashed ear canal should be the first proof of that. Syphon Sound’s Soundwrap is the world’s first flexible speaker purpose-built for riders. Measuring in at just 1/10-inch thick, they pump out some serious volume with unbelievable sound quality. The speakers are housed in a sweat-proof sleeve that Velcros comfortably into any helmet and connects to your phone via Bluetooth. $169 // SYPHONSOUND.COM

ew Hardtail Chopper Seats from TC Bros. feature quality American construction and timeless looks. Handmade in the USA, these seats are designed to be a perfect fit on their 1982–’03 Sportster weld-on hardtails. These 5/16-inch to 18-inch threaded mounts on the heavy 14ga powdercoated steel seat pan make it possible to fit these seats to many other hardtail frames as well. Hand stitched from 100 percent marine-grade vinyl, these seats look like leather but without the maintenance.

STARTING AT $174.95 // TCBROS.COM

VANCE & HINES

VO2 AIR INTAKE DRAK CARBON

his air filter kit, like Fuelpak, is made the Vance & Hines way: engineered and manufactured entirely in-house with an all-aluminum venturi to shape the air for improved flow and a race-inspired carbon-fiber cover for a distinctive design that is a perfect match for any exhaust system. Includes a high-flow washable and reusable air filter. $399.99 // VANCEANDHINES.COM

THUNDERMAX

PERFORMANCE ECM FOR 2017 TOURING H-DS

hunderMax is continuing to be an industry leader in the Harley Davidson Market, having announced the ThunderMax for the 2017 Milwaukee-Eight engine. ThunderMax uses WaveTune technology to tune over three times faster than any other system available. The use of wide band 18mm O2 sensors gives a 500 times greater reading over the factory narrow band O2 sensors— no dyno tuning required. ThunderMax is not only easy to use and install, but the module also increases throttle response and engine performance while creating a smoother and coolerrunning engine. The ECM automatically tunes for riding style and conditions, such as altitude, barometric pressure, and ambient air temperature. With ThunderMax you will never outgrow your motorcycle.

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$989.99 // THUNDER-MAX.COM

It’s the ride that matters. When the sun meets the horizon and there’s nothing in front of you except the open road. That’s the only way to live. Get GEICO Motorcycle insurance today.

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Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. Motorcycle and ATV coverages are underwritten by GEICO Indemnity Company. © 2016 GEICO

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Z1R

NEW STRIKE OPS SV HELMET

WILD 1 INC.

CHUBBY BAGGER LOW BAR

he Bagger Low Chubby has a 7-inch height when mounted on the bike and gives you about 15 inches of pullback while being 34.5 inches wide (grip to grip), and like all Chubbys they are drilled for internal wiring. They are made with the same double-wall construction as all other Chubbys with 1.25-inch diameter tubing. Special care is taken in the manufacturing process to make sure the inside corners are smooth so the electrical doesn’t get hung up during installation. Designed to lean you back on your ride and give you much more comfortable wrist angle then stock (works with stock cable lengths on 2014–later baggers). They’re available in show chrome, satin black powdercoat, or a raw finish. The Bagger Low Chubby has been designed to fit all H-D bagger models. All Wild 1 Inc.’s products are 100 percent made in the USA.

ow do you make a great street helmet better? Start with a Z1R Helmet of course. Then add a drop-down sun visor to the sleek Strike OPS Full Face Helmet. Top it off with some sharp new graphics and you have the all-new STRIKE OPS SV Helmet. It’s DOT and ECE 22.05 approved with dual density EPS. Ample ventilation will provide cool comfort. Available in six graphic designs and four solid colors. Sizes range from XS to 2X. $119.95 // Z1R.COM

WILD1INC.COM

TRICKY AIR & BILLET INC.

CANTILEVER FRONT AIR SUSPENSION

he “Cantilever” front air suspension system is based off of the new 9-degree “Naked 9” raked triple trees for the FLH model bikes. Notice that all the suspension takes place on the legs; this allows to manufacture these legs for any kinds of bikes on the market as long as they have triple trees. Simply just turn down the diameter of the legs to what ever size triple tree your bike has. The front end has 6.5 inches of complete suspension travel and rides on our stainless-steel shocks with built-in adjustable damping. The legs, radial arm, and connecting rod are completely made out of solid T6 6061 billet aluminum, while the rockers are made out of 304 stainless steel. Tricky Air & Billet can manufacture these legs in custom lengths if needed. TRICKYAIR.COM

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ZEE’S CUSTOMS INC. ZLED HEADLAMPS

ee’s Customs Inc. has a full line of headlamps for most of the Harley-Davidson platforms. These headlamps will improve your riding experience in many ways, including your safety while riding the back rural roads or even city riding. All Zee’s Customs headlamps are complete plug-and-play applications for a simple installation. Pictured here is the ZLED Road Glide model, available in black or chrome for 2004–2013 Road Glides. $489 // ZEESCUSTOMSINC.COM

BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK CUTTHROAT STEALTH $300

PINION VEST $160

SHEARED BEAVER JACKET $651

BLACKBRANDMC.COM

TEMPTRESS $200

GARAGE

NEW TOOLS FOR BODY AND BIKE

MONKEYED WITH BY: JEFF G. HOLT

YETI

HOPPER FLIP 12 COOLER

eti’s newest addition to its amazing line of coolers is the Yeti Hopper Flip 12. This cooler features a cubed body, allowing for ultimate portability on and off the bike. The Flip is constructed with a DryHide Shell made from 840 denier nylon with a double TPU lamination, which is similar to the material used in highperformance whitewater rafts. The 12-can capacity cooler also possesses a waterproof, airtight HydroLok Zipper and comes complete with both a carry strap and a ton of lashing points for that rear fender or Tour-Pak. If you want the best 12-pack cooler money can buy, get the Yeti Flip 12. $279 // yeti.com

DEWALT

CARBON FIBER POCKET KNIFE

his simple and easy-to-use knife is constructed with a carbon-fiber handle for a very lightweight and durable design. The 3.5-inch blade has a very ample serrated blade portion, which helps to cut different materials. This all-black tacticallooking knife also has a durable liner lock for safety. $39.99 // dewalt.com

MILWAUKEE

M18 FUEL SURGE 1/4” HEX HYDRAULIC DRIVER

ith Milwaukee’s new Fluid-Drive hydraulic powertrain, DIY users can expect quieter operation, less vibration, smoother operation, and faster driving speeds compared to many other impacts. The Brushless Motor delivers zero to 3,000 rpm with constant power output to drive faster, and the four-mode Drive Control also can provide more control over output speeds. $299 // milwaukeetool.com

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TURN IT UP! INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW KURYAKYN® ROADTHUNDER® BY MTX® AUDIO COLLECTION. TWO BRANDS KNOWN FOR PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF DESIGN INNOVATION HAVE

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SPEAKER PODS

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AS WORN BY THE HOT BIKE STAFF

BELL

RACE STAR RSD CHIEF HELMET

ell’s all-new design features a super-light 3K carbon shell combined with a three-layer impact liner. Using three different materials at three different densities, the helmet is designed to manage energy from three potential impact scenarios: low-, mid-, and high-speed. The Race Star also features the Panovision viewport, which allows riders to see better and make safer lane changes and head-checks. $749 // BELLHELMETS.COM

BILTWELL

LANE SPLITTER HELMET

he Lane Splitter is built using a proprietary ABS outer shell, and it also features a shockabsorbing EPS liner with hand-stitched interior padding, cheek pads, and BioFoam chin bar. Keeping this helmet cooled are vents in the chin bar, which flow through the dome and exit from an outlet in the back of the helmet. The Lane Splitter also has pockets in the ear recess for aftermarket drop-in com systems. $249 // BILTWELLINC.COM

ARAI

QUANTUM X HELMET

he new Quantum X helmet features a Peripherally Belted Super Complex Laminate Construction shell, which combines multiple proprietary materials making the helmet both high-performance and affordable. The ventilation of this helmet is some of the best, and fine-tuning the fit with Arai’s 5mm peel-off ear pocket/cheek pads make this helmet fitting any head an easy task. $679 // ARAIAMERICAS.COM

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GEEKED

ELECTRONIC GOODIES

AS GEEKED ON BY JEFF G. HOLT

MOPHIE

POWERSTATION MINI

he bad thing about batterypowered necessities like smartphones and other devices is they lose their charge—and usually give up their electric ghost when you need them most. Well, kids, the fine folks at Mophie can help you out with their all-new Powerstation Mini universal battery. This 3,000mAh battery will give your phone more than one additional charge when dead, and that’s a good thing, right? The slim design and sleek, aluminum finish make this backup battery super easy to carry in your pocket, saddlebag, or tool roll so you have it when you need it most. $29.95 // mophie.com

CARDO

SCALA RIDER PACKTALK DUO

es, this communication kit provides Bluetooth connectivity with mobile phones, GPS, music, FM radio, and other Bluetooth communication systems. But the all-new Packtalk incorporates DMC and Bluetooth technologies that complement each other, enabling up to 15 riders to connect at a range of up to 5 miles. The auto-adaptive DMC technology constantly reassembles its data to ensure that communication among a group of riders remains uninterrupted no matter the environment. Just think of all the witty banter you can have with your pals and/or old lady while racking up miles. $579 // cardosystems.com

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LEAD THE WAY The front end of the motorcycle sets the standard for the rest of machine. Start your build proper with Arlen Ness front end accessories designed and engineered to not only improve style but also enhance the ride of the motorcycle. From billet fork legs & boots to an industry first billet engine brackets, we got every angle of your front end covered.

7 & 7 RAKED TRIPLE TREES

FRAME GRILLS

DIRECT BOLT-ON TURN SIGNNALS

FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BRACKETS FORK LEGS AND BOOTS

WINDSHIELD TRIM

ENGINE STABILIZER LINKS

KNOCK OUT BILLET WHEEL AND ROTOR

WRAPPER FENDER

BILLET BRAKE CALIPER HOUSING

WWW.ARLENNESS.COM

DYNO TALES FROM THE DYNO

AS RUN BY THE HOT BIKE STAFF

K&N AIRCHARGER

W BASELINE

69.81 HP 90.88 TQ

e bolted the original K&N Aircharger on our box-stock 103ci Road Glide bagger and saw some pretty damn good increases in power. We gained 7 hp and a whopping 13.5 pound-feet of torque by just bolting on the air cleaner. No magic tricks and no dyno manipulation. Just a solid increase in power. In the near future we will be testing the new castaluminum 2017 version of the Aircharger on the dyno, so stay tuned! HB $279 // knpowersports.com

WATCH THE K&N AIRCHARGER IN ACTION

VIDEO ONLINE HOTBIKE.COM

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GAINS

76.80 HP 104.42 TQ

command center Cardo SmartSet™ App • Free remote • Intuitive control Forget about cycling through configuration menus or memorizing button combinations when using your motorcycle communicator. Grab Cardo’s new SmartSet app. It’s perfect for customizing your scala rider and it makes a great remote control on your handlebar mounted smartphone.

cardosystems.com

ROLLER

2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES

2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON

STREET 500/750 MOTORCYCLES

2017 Harley-Davidson Street motorcycles are now available with ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) and the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System with hands-free, proximity-based security fob, each as a factory-installed option.

LINE OF MOTORS

CUSTOM VEHICLE OPERATIONS (CVO)

Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) models are available in three limited-edition factory-custom motorcycles for 2017. The CVO Limited and CVO Street Glide models feature the refined performance of the new Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine, while the CVO Pro Street Breakout motorcycle is powered by the Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110B air-cooled V-twin engine.

CRUISER LINEUP

High Output Twin Cam 103 standard for all 2017 Softail and Dyna models except the Street Bob model and the S Series cruisers with the Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine.

NEW TOURING SUSPENSION

All-new front and rear suspension include dual bending valve front suspension technology that provides the performance of a racing-style cartridge fork with linear damping characteristics and reduced weight. New emulsion-technology rear shocks offer 15 to 30 percent more pre-load adjustment than previous standard Touring shocks, with a single, hand-adjustable knob to hydraulically dial in pre-load. HB

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MILWAUKEE-EIGHT

For more info visit harley-davidson.com.

The biggest news out of big H-D in several years was the release of the all-new Milwaukee-Eight line of motors. New Milwaukee-Eight engines will power every 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike motorcycle model. The Milwaukee-Eight will be offered in two displacements and three variations: Milwaukee-Eight 107 featuring precision oil-cooled cylinder heads for the Street Glide/Street Glide Special, Road Glide/Road Glide Special, Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Road King/ Road King Classic, and Freewheeler models. There’s a Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 featuring liquid-cooled cylinder heads for the Ultra Limited/Ultra Limited Low, Road Glide Ultra, and Tri Glide models. A Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight liquid-cooled cylinder head powers the CVO Limited and CVO Street Glide models. Dyna and Softail models will keep the Twin Cam motor.

SCREAMIN’ EAGLE PERFORMANCE

Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Performance will offer a full selection of street-legal performance components for the Milwaukee-Eight engines, including Screamin’ Eagle MilwaukeeEight engine Stage kits that deliver up to a 24-percent increase in torque over the stock engine (availability varies by market).

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DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS. Passionate, motivated, fun. WHAT DO YOU RIDE? Too many bikes. Sportster Scrambler with a big bore, 1966 Triumph Bobber, BMW R1200GS, 1973 Honda CB750 Café, 1941 Knucklehead Chopper. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST BIKE? Yamaha PW50 was my first dirt bike. My first street-oriented bike was the 1966 Triumph Bobber. WHAT IS YOUR ALL-TIME FAVORITE BIKE? I’d have to say my Triumph because I put it together with Denny Berg when I was still in high school. It has sentimental value. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO WORK IN THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY? I was raised around bikes because of my dad, so I naturally took to the business. There are a ton of great people in this industry, and I’m definitely lucky to be a part of it. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE FUTURE OF THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY IS? Well, the future requires more young people like myself to get on bikes and realize what it’s all about. I’m seeing a huge increase in my friend group who never had an interest in bikes, now wanting to buy Sportsters, Triumphs,

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“THERE ARE A TON OF GREAT PEOPLE IN THIS INDUSTRY, AND I’M DEFINITELY LUCKY TO BE A PART OF IT.” etc. I think if things keep moving in this direction, things should be good for the industry. I also think that brands like Harley-Davidson have realized that this demographic is extremely important in order for them to stay in business, and it’s obvious just by looking at their current marketing campaign. But the issue is that new Harleys, at least the ones that I’m interested in, are still not attainable financially.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? Definitely the auto industry. I’m a classic car nut, and it seems that all of the cool trends that start in the car business eventually make it over to the motorcycle business.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST LIFE ACHIEVEMENT SO FAR? Probably graduating college. I really don’t like school.

ANY LAST WORDS? Thank you for the opportunity to share some of my info, and keep up the good work! HB

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST REGRET TO DATE? Not going out of state for college.

FOREFRONT

THERAPY CUSTOM

BUILDING BIKES TO BEAT CANCER

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WORDS: JOHN ZAMORA PHOTOS: ED SUBIAS

he instruction manual “How to Build a Custom Dyna” has oﬃcially been written. It seems every bike submitted lately has the same cookie-cutter look and style. As we point a finger at all the similar builds being submitted, four are pointed back right at us for continuing to show the same style of bikes. That’s what drew us to this down-and-dirty Dyna from the one-and-only T-Rod’s Speed Shop. With its raw and simplistic approach to the build, it was refreshing to see something different come our way and with an inspiring story to boot. This bike wasn’t originally started in T-Rod’s shop. It started in a different shop, until the builder became stricken with cancer. “It started out as a project that was half built,” T-Rod explained. “Jeff Bressler had a shop called American Performance. He was diagnosed with stage-four cancer in his blood and had to close down his shop. The only person he trusted to finish the bike was myself. He sent Kevin, the owner of the bike, to my shop as a roller with nothing on it.” For a lifelong bike builder like Jeff, not being able to finish a build is one of the worst things to happen. T-Rod knew this and even though Jeff couldn’t be present in the day-to-day process, he was very much still part of the build. “I was on the phone with Jeff as I started putting the bike together,” T-Rod said. “Jeff

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FOREFRONT | 2009 DYNA would call me from the chemo chair. Even though he closed his shop, I wanted to make him still part of something. Anything to get his mind off the horrible monster that cancer is and to focus on things he loves. I grabbed his ideas and added my own touch. We wanted to do something that wasn’t too flashy, so all the metal work was brushed metal with a clear to make it look more industrial.” Creating a panel in just paint can be done with masking off a line. T-Rod showed the right way to create panels, out of metal. “The stock gas tank sides were cut out,” he said. “And hammered and recessed in.” To keep with bare-bones concept, the bike was stripped of all its electronics and taken back to the bare essentials. “I took the whole harness, threw it away, and made a new one,” T-Rod continued. “We ditched the fuel injection and replaced it with a 42mm Mikuni. By not having injection we still wanted performance. Now if we make modifications we don’t have to download a new map. I like to have control, not a computer. It can be done. I’m a minimalist. Even the paint we just did flat-black panels with a little bit of gold pinstripe and brushed look. Paint can take away from the build and turn it into a clownlooking bike. Less is more.” Normally these type of stories have sad endings but not in this case. “Jeff eventually beat the cancer,” T-Rod shared. “He was still able to help build and be creative during the toughest time. I think Jeff, me, and God had his hand on this one. Builders like us eat, breathe, and sleep bikes. You take that away and you’re giving a death sentence. Thanks to Kevin, the owner of the bike, for letting us do what we need to do and being so understanding. And f—k cancer.” HB

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FOREFRONT | 2009 DYNA

SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL OWNER SHOP SHOP PHONE WEBSITE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL FABRICATION BUILD TIME ENGINE YEAR/TYPE/SIZE BUILDER CASES CYLINDERS HEADS ROCKER BOXES CAMS CARBURETOR AIR CLEANER EFI CONTROLLER EXHAUST TRANSMISSION YEAR/TYPE GEARS CLUTCH PRIMARY DRIVE FRAME YEAR/TYPE RAKE/STRETCH SUSPENSION FRONT END LENGTH TRIPLE TREES SWINGARM REAR SHOCKS

Kevin T-Rod’s Speed Shop (714) 496-1474 @t_rods_speedshop 2009/Harley-Davidson/Dyna T-Rod’s Speed Shop 6 months 2009/Twin Cam/96 in. H-D H-D H-D Branch H-D Andrews Mikuni 42 Carb Joker Machine N/A T-Rod Baker/7-speed 7 BDL Open 2-in. BDL 2009/Dyna Stock Ceriani inverted +2 in. Ceriani T-Rod Progressive

WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES FRONT BUILDER/SIZE Lyndall/21 in. TIRE/SIZE Avon/2.5 x 21 CALIPERS Performance Machine Lyndall ROTORS REAR BUILDER/SIZE Lyndall/18 in. TIRE/SIZE 180 x 18 in. CALIPER Performance Machine ROTOR Lyndall PULLEY Lyndall FINISH/PAINT MANUFACTURER COLORS Satin Black/Brushed steel with clear coat PAINT/GRAPHICS Buddha Concept Designs PLATING/POLISHING Sport Chrome POWDERCOATING Specialized

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ACCESSORIES REAR FENDER GAS TANK DASH HANDLEBARS MIRRORS HAND CONTROLS FOOT CONTROLS HEADLIGHT TAILLIGHT LICENSE MOUNT SEAT

T-Rod H-D/T-Rod T-Rod T-Rod Joker Joker H-D Joker T-Rod T-Rod T-Rod

CHOPPED

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STAINLESS STEED THE PRISM SUPPLY KNUCKLEHEAD WORDS: JAKE HINDES PHOTOS: BILLY CHILDRESS

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CHOPPED | 1941 KNUCKLEHEAD

rom the very beginning, the things we knew we wanted on the bike were a stainlesssteel single downtube frame, Knucklehead engine, springer front end, X-pipe exhaust, and dual 19-inch wheels. Aside from those things we weren’t worried about the rest of the individual parts. We knew if we had those components, everything else would come together just the way we wanted—and they sure did. We started building the bike in December of 2015. We made 100 percent of the stainless frame minus the axle plates. The axle plates we bought from Harlot Cycles, which were then retrofit to fit a mechanical brake. Once the frame was complete, we borrowed a “Peashooter” H-D front end from our buddy Tom, which was used for mock-up until we finished the rest of the bike. The fine folks at Coker Tire

were extremely gracious and gave us both of the tires, which really set the look of the bike off well. Since we knew we wanted to run an X-pipe, we had to relocate the oil tank, hence we ended up going with the split tanks. The left tank is oil and the right is gasoline. The rear fender is off a K-model Sportster that we ended up narrowing. Once the tins were complete, we built the stainless exhaust. The exhaust and narrow split tanks really gave the bike an aggressive stance, which led to the stainless seat cowl. The controls were designed and made in-house. The floorboards were designed by us, but our friend Dustin (@the.pilgrimage) CNCmachined them. The last thing we made was the stainless springer front end. Every individual piece on the front end is stainless and handmade. Nothing was cast. All the pieces were machined and fabricated then sandblasted to give it a cast look. We

were trying to create a similar style front end to a Harley-Davidson Peashooter but with some Prism flair. For the paint, we knew we wanted a dark base color to help offset the sandblasted finish on the springer and the frame. Our good friend Travis (Tuki) mixed up a bluish green color of his own, and it fits the bike so perfectly. We couldn’t decide if we wanted gold-leaf scallops or flames, so Tuki had his own idea to create gold-leafed “sclames” (a scallop flame). We were so stoked with the final outcome of the paint. Our friend Ben hooked it up with all the powdercoating on the wheels, bars, and primary cover. Shenski polished the stainless shifter, the seat cowl, and the exhaust. The Butcher Chop fellas built the transmission, and Ben’s V-Twins in Charlotte built the engine for us. All in all we really liked how this bike came out. We hope you all do as well. HB

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CHOPPED | 1941 KNUCKLEHEAD SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL OWNER SHOP WEBSITE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL FABRICATION BUILD TIME

Jake & Zach Hindes Prism Supply prismmotorcycles.com 1941/H-D/Knucklehead Prism Supply 6 months

ENGINE YEAR/TYPE BUILDER CASES CYLINDERS HEADS ROCKER BOXES CAM CARB AIR CLEANER EXHAUST

1941/Knucklehead FL Prism Supply H-D H-D H-D H-D H-D Linkert Prism Supply Prism Supply

TRANSMISSION YEAR/TYPE CLUTCH PRIMARY DRIVE FRAME YEAR/TYPE RAKE STRETCH SUSPENSION FRONT END LENGTH

1958/4-speed Ratchet top Primo BDL

Prism Supply 24° None

Prism Supply springer 2 in. under

WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES FRONT BUILDER/SIZE H-D Star Wheel/19 in. TIRE/SIZE Firestone/4 in. ROTORS H-D DRUM H-D HUB Star Hub REAR BUILDER/SIZE H-D Star Wheel/19 in. TIRE/SIZE Firestone/4 in. DRUM H-D HUB Star Hub

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FINISH/PAINT MANUFACTURER COLORS PAINTER PINSTRIPER POLISHING POWDERCOATING

House of Kolor Blue and gold leaf Travis “Tuki” Hess Tuki Shenski Ben Jordan

ACCESSORIES REAR FENDER GAS TANK HANDLEBARS GRIPS FOOT CONTROLS FLOORBOARDS HEADLIGHT TAILLIGHT SISSY BAR SEAT

Narrowed K-model Sportster fender Prism Supply Prism Supply Biltwell Prism Supply Prism Supply Reverse Ford truck Guitar Amp Jewels Prism Supply Prism Supply

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BAGGED

CAJUN POWER 165-HP ALL-MOTOR MONSTER

he year 2017 will be known as the year performance made a comeback. Los Angeles shop Strictly Hawgs is helping to lead the charge with builds that are full of go as well as more than enough of show. In all reality, Strictly Hawgs has always been producing performance builds and continues to dominate both underground and sanctioned races. It was no surprise when this all-motor monster was heard rumbling outside the studio walls that this build too would be nothing short of amazing.

BEHIND-THE-SCENES

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WORDS AND PHOTOS: JOHN ZAMORA

The latest build “Cajun Power” is an S&S monster and the definition of street screamer, putting out 165 ground-pounding ponies from nothing but hard parts. Firing up this beast can only be described as sitting next to an uncapped big-block drag car with exhaust flowing through open headers. Strictly Hawgs owner Charles explains how the latest custom killer came to be: “I met bike owner ‘Two’ through a long-time customer of mine. He had been brought to my attention of a customer who lives in Louisiana that he was highly interested in a custom bagger. Prior to ever having met with Two, he was already familiar with my work. So after a short three weeks after finally meeting up, he dropped oﬀ a 2015 Road Glide. My impression was, ‘Wow, we’re getting ready to build a new bike!’ After receiving the bike, it was all downhill from there.”

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Charles is no stranger to building a bike that can run as hard as it looks, and thankfully he and Two see eye to eye. “Two was all ready and knew what he wanted,” Charles said. “He did his homework and research as far as parts and performance. Two specifically wanted a performance bagger to be as fast as his sportbike. That’s what he’s used to. For the motor work, I then turned to Star Racing in Americus, Georgia. Star Racing built the motor, a 127 that makes 165 horsepower. There was no doubt this is how fast Two wanted his bike to be.” There’s nothing wrong with making a fast bike look good in our book, so Charles set out to give the bike a nice show-quality finish even sitting still (if ever). “After that, we turned our attention to the cosmetics,” Charles said. “The bike was painted by John at Dreamscape who did an amazing job with the colors. At that time is when all the Arlen Ness 10-Gauge accessories had just come out. We ordered everything in the 10-Gauge line that they had for a 2015. After having everybody complete their part, Cajun Power was born. It sure is one beautiful and powerful performance bagger that lives in Louisiana.” To see and hear this bad beast, make sure and head over to hotbike.com for a behind-the-scenes video. HB

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SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL OWNER SHOP SHOP PHONE WEBSITE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL FABRICATION BUILD TIME

“Two” Strictly Hawgs (323) 963-6133 strictlyhawgs.com 2015/H-D/Road Glide Strictly Hawgs 10 months

ENGINE YEAR/TYPE/SIZE BUILDER CASES CYLINDERS HEADS ROCKER BOXES CAMS THROTTLE BODY AIR CLEANER EFI CONTROLLER EXHAUST

2015/Twin Cam/127 Star Racing S&S S&S S&S S&S S&S S&S S&S TTS Tuner Star Racing

TRANSMISSION YEAR/TYPE GEARS CLUTCH PRIMARY DRIVE

2015/6-speed Screamin’ Eagle Barnett Barnett

FRAME YEAR/TYPE RAKE/STRETCH

2015/H-D Stock/Stock

SUSPENSION FRONT END LENGTH TRIPLE TREES SWINGARM REAR SHOCKS

H-D Stock H-D H-D Race Tech

WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES FRONT Cali BUILDER/SIZE Primo/23 x 3-1/2 TIRE/SIZE 120/70/23 CALIPERS Arlen Ness ROTORS Cali REAR Cali BUILDER/SIZE Primo/15 x 5-1/2 TIRE/SIZE 180/60/18 CALIPER Arlen Ness ROTOR Cali PULLEY Cali FINISH/PAINT MANUFACTURER COLORS PAINT/GRAPHICS POWDERCOATING

House of Kolor Blue, silver, black, gold John at Dreamscape Advanced Powder Coat

ACCESSORIES FRONT FENDER REAR FENDER GAS TANK DASH GAUGES HANDLEBARS GRIPS MIRRORS HAND CONTROLS FOOT CONTROLS FLOORBOARDS HEADLIGHT TAILLIGHT TURN SIGNALS LICENSE MOUNT SEAT STEREO AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS

Primo H-D H-D H-D Strictly Hawgs JCL Handlebars 10-Gauge Arlen Ness H-D 10-Gauge 10-Gauge Daymakers H-D Custom Dynamics 10-Gauge Byrd Coop Customs Kicker Kicker Kicker

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MODIFIED

ROAD TRIPPIN’

A CUSTOM IRONHEAD PAYS IT FORWARD

he bike is called “Road Trip.” It’s an homage to mentoring and the act of paying it forward. When I was first getting into building bikes, I met Lil’ Scott (Scott Sorenson) in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. I started by hanging out at his shop, asking questions, and helping out anywhere I could. Scott helped me along the way, and

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as my skills improved he was always there to bounce ideas oﬀ of. Scott passed in 2015 after a battle with cancer. I started working with the “Build Milwaukee Mentoring Program” in 2014. Build Milwaukee is a moto-based mentoring program that helps children learn to work with their hands by building motorcycles. Being a part of the program

has been very rewarding. I’m proud to have helped the kids go from not knowing which end of the wrench to turn to building custom road-racing bikes that compete in shows and on the track. Road Trip was built using a vintage roadrace body along with an unattractive purple donor bike my wife bought. After much work, I’m lucky to have had help

WORDS: DAN ROGNSVOOG PHOTOS: COLLEEN SWARTZ

from a great team of professionals who helped make this bike nothing short of amazing. On the paint, we gave Jayme Schmidt from Blue Moon Kustoms in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (“Osh Vegas”) free rein to do whatever he wanted. It’s the seventh paint job he’s done for me, so adding “7” on the number plate made the most sense. Calico, from Calico Hand

Painted Pinstriping, worked his magic again as well. Calico’s been striping for more than 40 years, as long as Jayme has been alive. They’re a great team, and it’s always a pleasure to work with them. Terry at Bert’s Metal Finishing in Racine, Wisconsin, made parts shiny, and Randy at First Rate Auto in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, made the seat.

One of the build alumni came back to see how this year’s class was doing. I explained to her about Road Trip and what it meant to me. We talked about how important having a mentor is and how good it feels to pay it forward by helping the next generation of builders. It’s nice to see how far Lil’ Scott’s influence has reached over the years, even now. HB JAN/FEB 2017 / 63

MODIFIED | 1979 IRONHEAD SPORTSTER

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SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL OWNER SHOP SHOP PHONE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL FABRICATION BUILD TIME ENGINE YEAR/TYPE/SIZE BUILDER CASES CYLINDERS ROCKER BOXES CAMS CARBURETOR AIR CLEANER EXHAUST

Cabana Dan Rognsvoog Cabana Dan’s Customs (262) 909-6937 1979/H-D/Ironhead Sportster Cabana Dan 6 months 1979/Ironhead/1000cc Cabana Dan Polished Bored Polished Andrews S&S “B” Velocity Stack Cabana Dan

TRANSMISSION YEAR/TYPE GEARS CLUTCH PRIMARY DRIVE

1979/H-D H-D H-D H-D

FRAME YEAR/TYPE RAKE/STRETCH

1979/ H-D Stock

SUSPENSION FRONT END LENGTH TRIPLE TREES SWINGARM REAR SHOCKS

H-D Stock H-D H-D H-D

WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES FRONT BUILDER/SIZE H-D 9-spoke/19 in. TIRE/SIZE H-D/19 in. CALIPERS H-D ROTORS Matches sprocket REAR BUILDER/SIZE H-D 9-spoke/19 in. TIRE/SIZE H-D/19 in. CALIPER H-D ROTOR Matches rotors FINISH/PAINT PAINT/GRAPHICS Blue Moon Kustoms Paint/Pinstripe “Calico” PLATING/POLISHING Bents Polishing POWDERCOATING Yes ACCESSORIES FRONT FENDER REAR FENDER GAS TANK GAUGES HANDLEBARS GRIPS FOOT CONTROLS HEADLIGHT LICENSE MOUNT SEAT

H-D H-D Norton Featherbed Custom Custom Custom Cabana Dan Halogen Custom First Rate Auto

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ICONIC

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WORDS AND PHOTOS: TYLER MALINKY

THE

PANAMERICAN Project

COAST TO COAST WITH LOWBROW CUSTOMS

hen the S&S crew asked me if we wanted to build a custom bike around one of their powerplants, I didn’t even have to think about it. It was an idea they dreamed up along with Drag Specialties, and they offered another motor to Biltwell for the same purpose and supported the build with an array of parts from their catalogs. S&S offered us a motor of our choice, and a short time later a brandnew 93-inch S&S Panhead motor showed up at Lowbrow Customs.

ICONIC | LOWBROW CUSTOMS S&S CYCLES PANHEAD Unpacking a spotless, dialed motor out of a box is a great feeling! The plan formulated itself almost autonomously. The reliability, quality, and power the S&S P-motor oﬀered should be paired with drivetrain, chassis, and suspension to match. Fast, agile, the ability to haul two people along with their gear, and easy to service along the road were the self-imposed criteria, all wrapped up in an understated, killer custom build unlike other bikes in the Lowbrow stable. The idea to ride the finished bike to Born-Free in California seemed like a good deadline and a good test to see if we would meet our goal. Some main components were gathered, a titled ’79 H-D Shovelhead frame was procured, most of an early 41mm Wide Glide fork was scavenged from my garage, and for wheels I reached out to Wolfgang at W&W Cycles in Germany. W&W produces the Cannonball MAG-12 wheels, based on the old American racing 12-spokes. In true German fashion, the fit and finish were perfect, and they oﬀer a series of fitments to allow you to bolt these wheels up to most any Harley, from a mechanical drum or juice drum to disc brake. We went with 16 x 3-inch both front and rear. I had seen some old Buco bags on my friend JD of Flying Monkey Fabrication’s Panhead on El Diablo Run

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the year before and they really stuck in my head. I loved the look and ended up finding a pair online that were in perfect shape. It seems as if they were probably kicking around on a shelf the past 50 or 60 years. The dual reflectors on each bag made perfect taillights by wiring in some 2.5-inch LED clusters. Keeping with the main plan of handling and reliability, a Baker Transmission was at the top of my list, and we scored a Baker 6-into-4. We went with Progressive shocks in the rear, as well as Progressive springs in the Wide Glide fork. Performance Machine vintage four-piston calipers front and rear ensure better stopping power (and looks) than the original banana calipers. A Gasbox bolt-in oil tank replaced the stock battery box and oil tank and cleared the primary and electric start. We also ran a Gasbox top motor mount, which houses the starter key switch, and one of their Super E carb support brackets. A stock rear fender did the job, while a set of Lowbrow WX Split Gas Tanks bolted right up in place, giving a slim and custom profile, a throwback to the narrow, split Harley WR factory racebike gas and oil tanks. The front fender is a Fatboy fender modified to fit the early Wide Glide and sit the proper height oﬀ of the tire. Biltwell Norman footpegs are

rubber coated and soften vibrations for both the rider and passenger, in addition to adding to the classic vibe, akin to the heavy-duty rubber pegs found on vintage Triumphs. Biltwell Thunder Risers hold the “Pre-Unit” handlebars bent up by Zombie Performance and sport a set of Lowbrow Knurled grips and Kustomtech controls and throttle. The EMD cast headlight bucket matched the engine cases, and the Custom Cycle Engineering cast pan covers perfectly. A Le Pera seat pan was covered by Flying Monkey Fabrication in one day—a rush job as we were down to the wire as usual and about to leave cross-country when the bike hadn’t even been broken in yet! Having eight months to build and break in a bike is great. It gives you plenty of time to not work on it at all until you realize you have to have it done in a month or so. For several months the PanAmerican was in the back of my mind, and we would discuss ideas and gather the parts, build the roller, loosely mock up some components in place. We moved our shop during this time, after months of construction, adding to the confusion and distractions.

As June and our cross-country departure grew close, I realized we needed to kick it in gear, and so we started a mad dash of assembly. Jesse Bassett and Tim Fiorucci at The Gasbox here in Cleveland helped out and nailed out fab work, including getting the exhaust to fit just right, modifying H-D saddlebag brackets to work with the Buco bags, and getting the Fatboy front fender dialed in. Ed Vanaman of Ace Powder Coating nailed out the all-black powdercoating and the black ceramic for the exhaust system in just four days and all of the paint (gas tanks, two fenders, oil tank, and Buco bags) in just a week. I jumped on final assembly using Colony Machine hard-

ware everywhere possible. I used chrome hardware on the chassis and stayed with the stock CAD-style hardware on the motor and drivetrain. We were getting on our bikes on a seven-day, 12-state trip from Cleveland, Ohio, to Orange, California, in four days, and the Pan-American was just finished. The two days before we left I rode it as much as possible, all day long. There were some minor adjustments to cables and the shift linkage, and we had to add some fluid to the front end, but it was otherwise running great. I put a few hundred break-in miles on the bike, and then we changed all the fluids. The next morning we hit the road, my wife and I on the Pan-American

and four other friends on an assortment of bikes: a Dyna, a rigid Evo Sportster chopper, a rigid Ironhead Sportster chopper, and another custom Evo Sporty. I found out a few days in that everyone had made a bet of who would break down first. Funny enough, I wasn’t in on the bet because they thought it would be me! We made more than 3,000 miles trouble-free, changing the fluids at a gas station along the way. The one and only issue I had was a broken kickstand spring. I’ll take it! Plans are to ride the Pan-American through all 50 states over the next year or two and then see where we go from there. It is a bike built for the road, and I intend to take it there. HB FOR MORE ON THIS BIKE VISIT HOTBIKE.COM

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ICONIC | LOWBROW CUSTOMS S&S CYCLES PANHEAD

SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL OWNER SHOP SHOP PHONE WEBSITE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL FABRICATION BUILD TIME ENGINE YEAR/TYPE/SIZE BUILDER CASES CYLINDERS HEADS ROCKER BOXES CAMS THROTTLE BODY EXHAUST AIR CLEANER

Tyler Malinky Lowbrow Customs (330) 850-7040 lowbrowcustoms.com 2016/Special Construction/ S&S Cycle Panhead Lowbrow Customs and The Gasbox 3 weeks in the span of 6 months

2015/S&S Cycles P-Series alternator/generator/93ci S&S S&S S&S S&S S&S S&S S&S Super E Modified stock-style header Lowbrow Customs cover on S&S backing plate

TRANSMISSION YEAR/TYPE GEARS CLUTCH PRIMARY DRIVE FRAME YEAR/TYPE RAKE/STRETCH

2015/Baker 6-into-4 Baker BDL BDL chain drive 1979/H-D Stock

SUSPENSION FRONT END Wide Glide with Progressive Suspension springs LENGTH Stock TRIPLE TREES Wide Glide SWINGARM H-D SHOCKS Progressive Suspension WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES FRONT BUILDER/SIZE W&W Cannonball MAG-12/3 x 16 in. TIRE/SIZE Allstate 5.00-16-in. Deluxe CALIPERS Performance Machine Vintage 4-piston ROTORS Russell 10.5-in. REAR BUILDER/SIZE W&W Cannonball MAG-12/3 x 16 in. TIRE/SIZE Allstate 5.00-16-in. Deluxe CALIPER Performance Machine Vintage 4-piston ROTOR Russell 11-in. FINISH/PAINT COLORS PAINT/GRAPHICS POWDERCOATING

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Black None Powdercoat and ceramic coating by Ace Powder Coating

ACCESSORIES FRONT FENDER Modified Fat Boy front fender REAR FENDER Stock H-D Shovelhead GAS TANK Lowbrow Customs WX split gas tanks HANDLEBARS Zombie Performance Pre Unit handlebars GRIPS Lowbrow Customs black knurled grips MIRRORS Biltwell utility mirror HAND CONTROLS Kustom Tech FOOT CONTROLS The Gasbox HEADLIGHT EMD Vitamin A headlight bucket TAILLIGHT Buco LICENSE MOUNT Lowbrow Customs SEAT Le Pera pan covered by Flying Monkey Fabrication

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SOURCE CODE BIG AL’S CYCLES’ HOMEBUILT DAILY DYNA

he Dyna scene has exploded over recent years and literally spread across the globe. As it travels across the map, each region adds its own take and in a sense dilutes and changes the dynamics. Before getting ahead of ourselves, homage must be paid to the super OGs who have been building performance Dynas and FXRs for decades. That said, there have been a select few of new builders who have been pushing the sport further each day. One such builder who has one of the most influential shops responsible for the latest look is Al Raposo from Big Al’s Cycles. Big Al, who isn’t big anymore, is not only a trendsetter in the custom Dyna world, but he’s an innovator. Al is always coming up with new and improved products, including fork braces, levers, risers, bars, chain kits, swingarms, and more. But if it’s more than parts you’re looking for, Al can put together a complete bike tip to tail using all the best components that are proven to work together. This 2001 FXDXT build is the another example of starting at the source versus a copy of a copy. Al explains how this build came to be: “I picked this bike up in Washington and brought it back to the shop to throw some of our bars and riser on and have a daily rider. After I started to tear into it on the lift, I decided that I needed to clean up a few things. Before I knew it, by the end of the day, I had the entire bike scattered across the shop with piles ready to go to paint, powdercoat, and chrome.” Here’s where Big Al’s Cycles separates itself from the average builder. Rather than reaching for a catalog, they reached for a CAD program. “During the build time we had developed many new parts that we manufacture in-house with our Hass CNC mill,” Al said. “I was so excited to slap the new parts on as soon as they came out the machine, I ended up running all of our parts in machine finish.” Al is no stranger to loud and proud paint jobs, especially with painter Schultz Designz only minutes from the shop. “I sent the paint to Schultz Designz and told him to make it ghetto and make it gangster,” he said. Finally, they added other touches of goodies, making it nothing short of a solid build. “RS Performance killed it on the powdercoat as usual. Performance Machine got me dialed in and stopping on a dime.” When it comes to the following the trends, it’s always better to start at the original. Big Al’s Cycles is one of those places that continues to be the source of those trends and not just another stop on the trend line. HB

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“AFTER I STARTED TO TEAR INTO IT ON THE LIFT, I DECIDED THAT I NEEDED TO CLEAN UP A FEW THINGS. BEFORE I KNEW IT, BY THE END OF THE DAY, I HAD THE ENTIRE BIKE SCATTERED ACROSS THE SHOP WITH PILES READY TO GO TO PAINT, POWDERCOAT, AND CHROME.”

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SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL OWNER SHOP SHOP PHONE WEBSITE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL FABRICATION BUILD TIME

Al Raposo Big Al’s Cycles (707) 586-2700 bigalscycles.com 2001/Harley-Davidson/FXDXT 4 weeks 8 weeks

ENGINE YEAR/TYPE/SIZE BUILDER CASES CYLINDERS HEADS ROCKER BOXES CAMS THROTTLE BODY AIR CLEANER EXHAUST

2001/H-D/95 in. Big Al’s Cycles Darkhorse Bianchi Motors Bianchi Motors H-D Shark Tooth Grind Mikuni Big Al’s cycles Thunderheader

TRANSMISSION YEAR/TYPE GEARS CLUTCH PRIMARY DRIVE

2001/H-D 5 Rivera Pro Clutch H-D

FRAME YEAR/TYPE RAKE/STRETCH SUSPENSION FRONT END TRIPLE TREES SWINGARM REAR SHOCKS

2001/Dyna 28°/No stretch Showa 39mm cartridge w/ Big Al’s dual rate springs T-Sport H-D Works Performance

WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES FRONT BUILDER/SIZE H-D/13-spoke black TIRE/SIZE Dunlop CALIPERS Performance Machine ROTORS Performance Machine REAR BUILDER/SIZE H-D/13-spoke Black TIRE Dunlop CALIPER Performance Machine ROTOR Performance Machine PULLEY Big Al’s Cycles chain drive kit FINISH/PAINT MANUFACTURER COLORS PAINT/GRAPHICS PLATING/POLISHING POWDERCOATING

Schultz Designz Peaunt Butter and Banana Cream Schultz Designz Meclac Metal finishing RS Performance Coatings

ACCESSORIES FRONT FENDER REAR FENDER GAS TANK GAUGES HANDLEBARS GRIPS HAND CONTROLS FOOT CONTROLS HEADLIGHT TAILLIGHT TURN SIGNALS LICENSE MOUNT SEAT STEREO AMPLIFIER SPEAKERS

H-D H-D H-D H-D Big Al’s Cycles Performance Machine Big Al’s Cycles Performance Machine H-D LED KG3 Designs Custom Cycle Big Al’s Gripper seat iPhone JBL JBL

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HOW HOT BIKE BUILDS A SOFTAIL VICLA

ike most of our magazine builds, it all starts with a simple conversation usually over a few beers and a pretty concise plan of attack. Well, somewhere along the line the Softail you see here took a left turn and boundaries were broken, friendships tested, and deadlines were shattered.

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My move earlier this year to Los Angeles from my lifelong residence of Orange County, California, must have had some sort of effect on me. I am also positive that my new home being very close to the famed cruising spot of Whittier Boulevard also had a large impact on how this bike came to be. It all started when I took delivery of a running but very dated special construction Softail from a friend of mine by the name of Mark Masanovitch. Little was known about the bike except that Mark rode the shit out of it before he moved on to baggerland. The bike was blue, which just so happens to be my least favorite color. When I mean it was painted blue, I

don’t mean just the tank and fenders. It was the frame, sheet metal, heads, jugs, and just about everything else. It looked like Papa Smurf built an LA Dodgers tribute bike. The blue on this motorcycle negatively affected me to the point where the bike sat for quite some time on the side of my dad’s house collecting dust and rust. This was until I received a phone call from longtime friend and colleague Michael Lichter regarding his 2016 Sturgis “Motorcycles As Art” bike show. It’s actually more of a gallery-style event, and it’s a pretty big deal with even top builders waiting their whole professional lives to be invited to it. Michael informed me that the theme of his show was to be mainly influenced by tattoos. It’s no secret that I am covered with ink literally from head to toe, so I was very intrigued by the show. And I was floored when he asked me to be part of it. Sure, I could have just taken one of my Dynas, FXRs, or even my crazy supercharged bagger, but this was quite possibly the coolest show to ever be invited to, so I wasn’t just going to put some bike thousands of people have already seen in the show.

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2005SOFTAIL SOFTAIL DELUXE HEAVY METAL | 1999 During the course of the conversation, I told Michael that “just by chance” I was currently building a tattoo-themed Cholo Vicla (which was a total lie) and that it would fit perfectly in the show. After I hung up the phone with him, I knew I was in deep shit and was going to need some major help in getting this bike done in six weeks. I was going to have to pull out all the stops and use up all of the favors I have had owed to me. The term Vicla is not a new one, and for those of you who don’t know the phrase, it is Mexican slang for a Harley built in the style of a two-wheeled lowrider. This style bike of course started in East LA years ago, but it has developed into a worldwide movement with bikes of this ilk popping up all over the USA as well as in Japan and even Down Under in Australia. The next day I hit the ground running and took inventory of what was needed for the rebuild of this bike. I made a few phone calls to Harley-Davidson for a gaggle of chrome goodness, Arlen Ness for a smattering of old-school Evolution engine ball-milled billet, Kuryakyn for more chrome covers and lighting solutions, Performance Machine for brake calipers, Cobra USA for a dual exhaust with fishtail tips, Ride Wright for a set of their beautiful soft-lip fat 30-spoke wheels and matching rotors, Avon Tires for some whitewall action, and of course Sturgis’ own Legend Suspension for an adjustable air ride system in the rear. Once the hard parts were ordered I got busy on selecting the paint, powdercoat, and plating. I knew I needed to get rid of the blue on the bike, so I enlisted Jim Iiams and the crew at IMZZ Elite to blow the bike completely apart and powdercoat the frame with ample amounts of gloss black. Hot-rod builder and metal worker extraordinaire Ryan Reed was recruited to fit a 1965 Chevy Impala taillight onto the rear fender, which actually was no easy feat.

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My good friend Buck Wild was the only choice to paint this bike. The guy is one of the best custom painters alive today, and the fact that he grew up in LA in the lowrider lifestyle didn’t hurt either. As you can see, the flake, pinstriping, and panel paint is really in a class by itself. I also knew I wanted a custom leathertooled seat, so I called the master Duane Ballard to get the job done. Duane and Buck teamed up on the design of the seat, and I can tell you for sure that it matched perfectly with all the insane paintwork on this bike. Once the frame was “back in black,” Jim and the crew at IMZZ Elite wasted zero time in getting the bike together,

and Jim even painted the top end of the motor candy purple to match the paint. As with most builds, we had a ton of issues in getting the bike back together with the massive amount of new chrome-plated and polished parts, and we missed the deadline to get the bike transported to Sturgis. Luckily our online editor Ed Subias was driving his racebike out there for some Hooligan action, so the Vicla and I jumped in for some road trippin’ and the bike made it to Sturgis with nary an issue and was one of the hits of the show. With a ton of help from a group of great companies and skilled craftsman, this is how Hot Bike does a Vicla. HB FOR MORE ON THIS BIKE VISIT HOTBIKE.COM

GENERAL OWNER SHOP WEBSITE YEAR/MAKE/MODEL FABRICATION BUILD TIME

Jeff G. Holt Hot Bike magazine hotbike.com 1999/Special Construction/Softail Reed’s Ride Designs/IMZZ Elite 6 weeks

ENGINE YEAR/TYPE/SIZE BUILDER CASES CYLINDERS HEADS ROCKER BOXES CAM CARBURETOR AIR CLEANER EXHAUST

1999/S&S/80ci IMZZ Elite S&S S&S S&S S&S Andrews S&S S&S Cobra USA

TRANSMISSION YEAR/TYPE GEARS CLUTCH PRIMARY DRIVE

1999/4-speed Baker Primo Primo

FRAME YEAR/TYPE RAKE/STRETCH

1999/Softail Stock

SUSPENSION FRONT END LENGTH TRIPLE TREES SWINGARM REAR SHOCKS

Stock H-D H-D Legend

WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES FRONT BUILDER/SIZE Ride Wright/21 x 2.5 in. TIRE/SIZE Avon/21 x 3.00 in. CALIPERS Performance Machine ROTORS Ride Wright REAR BUILDER/SIZE Ride Wright/16 x 4.00 in. TIRE/SIZE Avon/16 x 140 in. CALIPER Performance Machine ROTOR Ride Wright PULLEY Ride Wright

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FINISH/PAINT MANUFACTURER COLORS PAINT/GRAPHICS PLATING/POLISHING POWDERCOATING

Matrix/Paint Huffer Flake Monocromatic light purple/blue/silver Buck Wild IMZZ Elite IMZZ Elite

ACCESSORIES FRONT FENDER REAR FENDER GAS TANK DASH GAUGES HANDLEBARS GRIPS MIRRORS HAND CONTROLS FOOT CONTROLS FLOORBOARDS HEADLIGHT TAILLIGHT TURN SIGNALS LICENSE MOUNT SEAT

Drag Specialties Drag Specialties Drag Specialties Drag Specialties Drag Specialties Drag Specialties H-D H-D Drag Specialties Drag Specialties H-D Drag Specialties Reed’s Ride Designs Drag Specialties Drag Specialties Duane Ballard

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he fourth annual GEICO Hot Bike Tour yet again set the bar for all other rolling rallies and will go down as the best riding to date. The roads starting in the artistic town of Ashville, North Carolina, and ending in Chattanooga, Tennessee, were nothing short of epic with world-famous mountain ranges, twisty passes, and scenic highways all ending in historic destinations.

A record-setting 607 truly brave LongRiders made each of the stops and checked off roads, stops, and experiences from the lifetime bucket list. Another 8,712 made at least one stopto-stop ride. Each stop brought out the locals in droves with more than 28,000 fans attending the daily shows, making it the biggest five days of bikes for the region. Fans from near and far came out for the Hot Bike and Baggers invited builders, which included Bobby Seeger Jr., John Shope, Matt Harris, Pat Patterson, Ron Harris, Kyle Shorey,

Bryan Schimke, Big Joe Mielke, Tim McNamer, Irish Rick Ryan, and Scott Kietzmann on the Hot Bike side. Carey Hart, Jesse Rooke, Justin Coleman, Jake Cutler, Oscar Peralta, Zach Johnson, Nick Trask, Charlie Stockwell, Shane Phillips, and Josh Rundlett rounded up the Baggers builds. Tight venue locations limited the number of stunt shows, but that didn’t stop Grim Company and Troy Hoff from tag teaming the wheelies and burnouts to an eager crowd at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson.

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DAY 1: ASHEVILLE, NC The first day of the Hot Bike Tour in Asheville, North Carolina, was an overwhelming success. Thousands of fans, riders, builders, and locals packed the makeshift venue in Pack Square Park. The first night of winners included Baggers Build-Off builder Oscar Peralta of Aftercycles from Mexico taking the win and Mr. Hot Bike Tour himself John Shope with his first win of the year.

DAY 2: MAGGIE VALLEY, NC After some epic riding through the Smoky Mountain Ridge, the tour landed in the sleepy town of Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The show couldn’t have been more fitting at the Wheels Through Time Museum. What a way to spend a day walking through one of the most extensive showcases of V-twin history. The weather was hot but quickly cooled off as the night went on. The nightly winners included Nick Trask for the Baggers side and Mr. Broom himself John Shope taking home two out of two wins.

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DAY 3: MARYVILLE, NC The riding between stops is proved to be the real star of the GEICO Hot Bike Tour in 2016. The day’s riding was nothing short of epic, including the world-famous Tail of the Dragon. Once we arrived to the Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson dealership, the night only got better. The night’s events included stunt shows from Grim Company and Troy Hoff, 100-foot drag races, custom bike shows, and more. Mr. three-peat John Shope brought home the nightly win, as did Mexico’s Oscar Peralta.

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DAY 4: MARYVILLE, NC Night four was a first-ever second day at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson. In an almost déjà vu scenario, the same nightly winners included John Shope on the Hot Bike Build-Off and Baggers Build-off builder Oscar Peralta of Aftercycles from Mexico. The Grim Company stunt team and Troy Hoff kept the crowd entertained again with an amazing spectacle of bikes, stunts, and burnouts.

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DAY 5: CHATTANOOGA, TN The party officially came to an end on day five. It couldn’t have been a better ending at Coker Tire in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with a record number of locals attending and visiting the historic museum and factory. In no surprise, John Shope took home his third Hot Bike Tour Speakeasy Ring and the belt as the official people’s champ. Mexico’s own Oscar

Peralta of Aftercycles traveled the longest and took home the glory on the Baggers side of the house. We can’t thank our builders, attendees, and LongRiders enough for making memories with us and helping make the 2016 Tour an overwhelming success. The planning for the next Hot Bike Tour is already underway and includes several new surprises in store. For more info on the 2017 tour, visit hotbike.com/tour. HB

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While everyone wished they could take off more than a week to get to the tour, attend all five stops, and ride home, sometimes that’s not a reality. Even us editors have obligations preventing us from taking that much time off. This year, Editor John Zamora decided to minimize the away time and rented a 2016 Dyna from EagleRider. After flying into nearby Nashville, John found his bike waiting at the hotel gassed up and ready to run. After the weeklong ride, he returned the bike and was quickly on the next plane home. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to attend the tour in 2017, or any other vacation destination, check out eaglerider.com for its nearest locations and available motorcycles. JAN/FEB 2017 / 87

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IN-DEPTH WITH THE MILWAUKEE-EIGHT MOTOR

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y now Harley’s new MilwaukeeEight motor has made its way not just to the showroom but also to the street. Some of you are busily enjoying the new toy; here in magazineland we’ve had our share of fun abusing it as best we can.

The Motor Company dubbed the new powerplant Milwaukee-Eight. I hesitate to describe the new-generation powerplant as just a motor though. To hear H-D tell it, Milwaukee-Eight sounds more like an internal combustion symphony conducted by throttle twisting. That’s because the overall goal wasn’t just improving motor performance. Harley looked long and hard at truly upgrading its touring experience, targeting noise reduction, heat reduction, suspension comfort, and—oh, yeah—motor performance to boot. Before we go any further though, let’s take a look at what’s new with this killer motor.

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MILWAUKEE-EIGHT VS. TWIN CAM: 10 DIFFERENCES 1. BAGGERS ONLY: At least, for now. New Milwaukee-Eight engines will power every 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike motorcycle model. The Milwaukee-Eight will be offered in two displacements and three variations: Milwaukee-Eight 107 (107 CID, 1,750cc) featuring precision oil-cooled cylinder heads for the Street Glide/Street Glide Special, Road Glide/Road Glide Special, Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Road King/ Road King Classic, and Freewheeler models. There’s a Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 107 (107 CID, 1,750cc) featuring liquid-cooled cylinder heads for the Ultra Limited/Ultra Limited Low, Road Glide Ultra, and Tri Glide models. A Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114 (114 CID, 1,870cc) featuring liquid-cooled cylinder heads powers the CVO Limited and CVO Street Glide models. Dyna and Softail models will keep the Twin Cam motor.

2. MORE POWER: Each Milwaukee-Eight engine produces 10 percent more torque than the engine it replaces in Touring models. In addition to increased displacement, the Milwaukee-Eight features a higher compression ratio and four-valve cylinder heads with 50 percent more intake and exhaust flow capacity. The valve train requires no adjustment, as the design of the rocker arms enables valve lash to be set at the factory for life. Dual spark plugs for each cylinder contribute to more efficient combustion. A single chaindriven camshaft is lighter, mechanically less complex, and creates less friction and noise. (The Milwaukee-Eight offers similar power in all global markets.) “The Milwaukee-Eight retains the classic Harley-Davidson 45-degree V-twin design,” said Harley-Davidson Chief Powertrain Engineer Alex Bozmoski, who led the Milwaukee-Eight development team. “It also retains the power characteristic that is the real legacy of the Harley-Davidson Big Twin: strong low-end torque with a broad, flat power curve through the midrange that’s ideal for the Touring motorcycle rider.”

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3. QUICKER ACCELERATION: The Milwaukee-Eight weighs the same as the engines it replaces, so all of its extra power contributes directly to improved acceleration performance. The Milwaukee-Eight 107 accelerates 11 percent quicker 0 to 60 mph and 11 percent quicker 60 to 80 mph in top gear than the Twin Cam High Output 103. The Milwaukee-Eight 114 accelerates 8 percent quicker 0 to 60 and 12 percent quicker 60 to 80 than the Twin Cam 110. 4. IMPROVED ECONOMY: Efficiency gained in Milwaukee-Eight airflow and

combustion, including the use of dual spark plugs per cylinder, delivers to up to 11 percent better fuel economy, depending on displacement and model, and a corresponding increase in range. 5. HEAT MANAGEMENT: The Milwaukee-Eight offers improved rider and passenger thermal comfort due to reduced heat absorption, increased heat rejection, and a redesigned exhaust system. Each Milwaukee-Eight engine features a precision cooling strategy based on the specific demands of the motorcycle model, using a targeted

flow of either oil or liquid coolant around the hottest areas of the cylinder heads. A new knock sensor for each cylinder enables more precise timing control. The rear exhaust pipe is repositioned and the exhaust catalyst is relocated to move heat away from the passenger. Idle speed is lowered from 1,000 rpm to 850 rpm. 6. IMPROVED FIT: A new, slimmer primary drive cover and the low-profile shape of the air cleaner cover provide improved rider legroom around the engine and an easier reach to the ground for many riders. All Milwaukee-Eight models are fitted with an Assist and Slip Clutch with increased capacity and new hydraulic actuation that reduces clutch lever effort by 7 percent. 7. REDUCED VIBRATION: The rubbermounted Milwaukee-Eight engine features a single internal counter balancer that cancels 75 percent of primary vibration at idle for a more refined feel and more comfortable experience for rider and passengers while retaining the classic character of Harley V-twin engines. 8. RICHER EXHAUST NOTE: Lighter valves, a single camshaft, optimized cover designs, and improved driveline components eliminate mechanical powertrain noise. The engine intake and air cleaner are designed to limit intake sound while ensuring maximum airflow. As a result, the new Milwaukee-Eight is mechanically quieter, enabling a richer exhaust tone, and meets global noise and emissions standards while allowing the unmistakable rumble of its exhaust note to resonate. 9. IMPROVED CHARGING: The Milwaukee-Eight charging system delivers 50 percent more output to the battery at idle to better support the power demands of Touring riders, including accessory lighting, performance audio, and heated gear and other accessories. 10. NEW ENGINE STYLING: The Milwaukee-Eight exhibits sleek, modern styling that respects the heritage of previous Harley-Davidson Big Twin engines. “The Milwaukee-Eight is styled to project power,” said Harley-Davidson Director of Styling Brad Richards. “I compare it to the back of an Olympic swimmer—lean in the waist but broad and muscular in the shoulders.”

THE BIRTH OF A NOTION Harley had the Twin Cam for nearly two decades. For as much as they’ve improved it, the MoCo’s pulled as much performance out of it as they’re really going to; it’s even still in the lineup. That said, Harley chose to move forward in a leap instead of a step when it created Milwaukee-Eight. After much soul-searching in the face of competition from a robust Indian, H-D started by listening to what its customer base wanted. Many of them wanted something closer to the V-Rod’s Revolution mill, but how do you do that without getting away from what makes a traditional Big Twin a Big Twin? What Harley wanted was the look, sound, and feel of its air-cooled mills while evolving it five steps ahead of the game. “We started with listening to customers across the planet,” Harley Engineer Alex Bozmoski told us. “We have a very strict methodology. We looked at what would really enhance the customer experience. Design reviews and cross-

functional space holders representing service, marketing, manufacturing, and styling came into play.” When the program kicked off, Harley researched and talked with a thousand riders, in seven different global cities, about what they wanted to see in the next generation of Harley Big Twin. As they compiled that information, they saw some themes emerge about wanting more power for a variety of reasons, including riding two-up, loaded down, back roads, passing power. In addition to that, they wanted a cooler riding experience with less heat. Then they talked about better fit for the rider (air cleaner, primary changes) to enable more fit for more customers. Global customers were coming to the US and renting US-spec Harley-Davidsons and noticing how much more power they had versus the global Harley-Davidsons in other countries. H-D wanted to address that. Hurdles were in abundance with making the new motor. Engineering a new V-twin for Harley is a bit like directing a Star Wars movie. There’s huge presJAN/FEB 2017 / 91

TESTED | HARLEY’S NEW MILWAUKEE-EIGHT MOTOR sure from everyone. Your bosses want it to do well and the fans need to be happy, all while pulling in the next generation of consumers. From a technical standpoint, thermal comfort was the biggest hurdle. There are so many sources that can go south and so many conditions to consider when dealing with heat in motorcycling, from being in traffic to in a parade, hot out, cold out, crosswinds, and more. Heads get hot, you have cylinder fin radiation, and so on. Wider or thinner tires in front give you different air movement. Shooting the gap with all these models to make sure each is a pleasant riding experience is tough. Harley spent a lot of time in wind tunnels. INTO THE MIXTURE Harley minimized intake and mechanical noise while maximizing the exhaust note. It starts with the airbox that has no intake noise. Part of that has been due to its air volume. Also, getting that airbox tucked in closer to the bike gave H-D the right ergonomics it wanted. Exhaust-wise, they tucked the pipes down in a vee and had them fall between the transmission and cam cover. CAM-DO ATTITUDE On the cam drive, the Twin Cam was exactly that: It had twin cams. MilwaukeeEight was more about minimalism than its predecessor. The idea was to reduce the parasitic losses by removing the number of moving parts, hence the new single cam. To make sure this thing was silent and without resonance, Harley went to a hydraulic tensioner. With one cam, a precise chain, and that tensioner, they have a cam drive system that has lower friction, less moving parts, and is very silent. SENSORS AND SENSIBILITY The Twin Cam used ion sensors. When getting into different riding positions and heat, you can get detonation conditions. Ion-sensing measures charge in the cylinder after combustion at the spark plugs. However, it has a lot of range to it. As you start to retard the motor to compensate for those riding conditions, you lose economy. Ion sensing is not as precise as measuring the knock through an accelerometer-based sensor. With Milwaukee-Eight, Harley went to precision knock sensors on each cylinder. That helps with thermal management and fuel economy.

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This cutaway of one cylinder and head shows intensive cooling of critical areas—the exhaust valve seat and exhaust bridge—by circulating liquid, shown in blue. Note the lovely fin surface finish, lightweight piston with low-tension boreconforming rings.

You also get more output. Combined with the new torque based ECM, you get smooth and responsive power delivery. Additionally, two spark plugs per cylinder were added to speed up the burn. This helps dramatically with combustion efficiency. All of it is designed to work together for the right swirl and atomization. The whole thing is designed so that when you get to the throttle grip, you get as much power as it can do because of great control over combustion. Then it goes to the primary delivering power to the transmission in a smoother, more efficient way. Also, the mechanical components were made for sound reduction. COOL RUNNINGS “We added oil capacity,” Alex says. “All of the engines are precision cooled. We have versions that are precision watercooled, and precision oil-cooled. The water coolers are very similar to what we have today, but on the oil-cooled it’s slightly different. We changed the design because we changed the heads. There’s a bigger oil pump; we drilled passages through our heads to adequately cool the exhaust

valves. Some models are oil-cooled, some are water. The principle behind the oil-cooled system was to avoid overcomplicating the look of the bike with radiators and fans, et cetera.” WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? Harley didn’t leave the driveline alone either. The compensator bearings were changed, the ramps changed. The goal was smooth torque in all conditions. Complementing that, the clutch was changed to an Assist and Slip Clutch. As you apply load, it pulls the clutch together to minimize spring pressure. Whenever you up performance, you need more spring in the clutch. Harley went with a hydraulic Brembo activation system across the board on the Touring models to offset that. It’s better at the lever ergonomically. To experience the transformation of the 2017 Harley-Davidson Touring models for yourself, visit h-d.com/testride to schedule a test ride. Special thank you to Alex Bozmoski and Paul James at Harley-Davidson for their time in answering our questions for this story. HB

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bviously, no one’s ever going to confuse the Ark of the Covenant with a Harley FXR. For one thing, no one’s ever had divine fire shoot out of a bike and turn people into human patty melts. When Jeff Holt tasked me with a lead on the last production FXR, though, I felt like I was looking for rare treasure on two wheels. I was right.

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“Well, I mean that for nearly 3,000 years man has been searching for the lost ark. It’s not something to be taken lightly. No one knows its secrets. It’s like nothing you’ve ever gone after before.” —Marcus Brody, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

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It’s pretty common knowledge that Harley discontinued the FXR in the ’90s in favor of the less expensively produced Dyna. Later on, H-D’s CVO division created the FXR3 and FXR4, the latter being produced with the last Evo motors for the year 2000. The bike you see here is the very last production model for both the FXR frame and the Evolution motor to roll oﬀ the assembly line. Holding claim to both of those honors is what makes this motorcycle such a rarity and a pleasure to bring to you. I was kind of giddy when the current owner, James Bakalich of parts4less. com, got back to me on it. James isn’t the original owner though. That privilege fell to Norman Howell in Florida who came into this bike by that oldest of standbys: dumb luck. Howell’s no stranger to bikes. He first threw leg over a saddle more than 55 years ago. When he saw a yellow FXR in a magazine article in 1999 or so, he knew he had to have one as his next scoot. Dick Farmer’s Harley-Davidson was his go-to dealership; they’d sold him his Sportster and later his Electra Glide. Surely, they’d have one of those FXR things lying around, right? Why, yes, yes they did. Not only did the dealership have a shiny new CVO FXR4, but Howell pulled a barn find without the barn. Unknown to him or Dick Farmer’s, the new FXR Howell took home was the very last ever made.

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“SOMEONE NEGLECTED TO TELL THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY HAD THE LAST OF THE BREED ON THEIR SHOWROOM FLOOR. IF THEY HAD, I STRONGLY DOUBT HOWELL WOULD’VE BEEN ABLE TO PURCHASE IT.” That information didn’t come to light until after Howell broke in his new motorcycle. He got it home, put some miles on it, and went to clean it. That’s when Howell found out he was on the bonus plan. In removing a side panel, he opened a mystery. Why the hell were there signatures on the inside of said bodywork? His wonder only deepened on finding another signature on the frame, where the writing was covered by the seat before he took it oﬀ during cleaning. “I rode it back down there and showed it to Farmer’s,” Howell explained. “They’d never checked the covers and had no idea it was the last FXR.” Why would they? The bike arrives at the dealership all shiny and clean. If it runs fine, there’s no reason to start pulling oﬀ covers. Someone neglected to tell the dealership that they had the last of the breed on their showroom floor. If they had, I strongly doubt Howell would’ve been able to purchase it. A few years later, Howell’s wife got in contact with the factory to get the full info on his FXR as a surprise for Father’s Day. They emailed and phoned back and forth. Harley-Davidson did the research on it. Eventually, they sent Howell the paperwork

on it stating that this bike was, in fact, the final FXR and Evolution motor Harley ever made. The CVO team had taken a shot of themselves with the bike in the foreground, and he received a copy of that too. The only drawback was owning an FXR you can’t ride. Why would you? The thrill of taking it on the road would be intense, but think of how bad you’d feel if you even scratched the factory paint on a piece of H-D history this rare. Howell wrapped it up, maintained it regularly, and kept the bike to himself for well over a decade. Only moving out of his house to smaller digs would part him from his FXR. Opting to sell the last verified FXR in history, he listed it for sale online. Scammers stepped up to bottom feed him out of his treasure, but Howell was having none of it. It wasn’t until James bugged the hell out of him to buy it that Howell relented. Nowadays, the FXR sits at an undisclosed location guarded by a big bad dog named Ninja. Unlike the Ark of the Covenant, no one’s putting this beauty in a crate to be researched by “top men.” HB JAN/FEB JUNE 2017 2013 // 97

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WORDS AND PHOTOS: JEFF G. HOLT

SKILL LEVEL // EASY AS PIE

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GETTING HAMMERED! HAMMERHEAD DESIGNS CNC BRAKE AND SHIFT LEVER INSTALL

n the never-ending quest to modify our bikes, a few components have been left out of the fray. Until recently we have had to just paint or powdercoat our stock shift and brake arms and maybe even hack them up to look and feel more custom before doing so. Well, that was until the folks at Hammerhead Designs got crafty with their CNC machines and came out with some of the most beautifully carved aluminum brake and shift arms money can buy. Hammerhead has been making tons of badass parts for dirt bikes and streetbikes, so when we got word that they were making parts for Harleys we had to make a call and get some! When the “Brown Santa” UPS driver dropped off the box a few days later we were very keen on the quality and craftsmanship of the 6061 T6 aluminum components, and we loved the fact that we could customize them with different colors and styles to suit our bike’s scheme and our personal riding style.

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Both the brake and shift arms from Hammerhead are modular and have many styles and colors of pedals and pegs to choose from. There are even spring-loaded moto-style breakaway versions with different height traction screws available.

The shift levers can be custom tailored using different offset tips that range from -5mm shorter than stock, 0mm (stock), +5mm, +10mm, all the way to +20mm longer than stock. The brake lever comes complete with a self-lubricating Oilite

bronze bushing and stainless-steel mounting hardware. As you can see, the stuff looks great, but after we installed them, we figured out that massive amounts of R&D went into them as well. Here’s how it went. HB

1 p The shift arm’s design is well thought out with a

replaceable spline insert made from hardened aluminum.

2 p The shift arm attaches quickly to the bike’s outer primary

with the supplied stainless-steel hardware.

3 p The brake lever/pedal requires taking the stock foot control mount off of the bike.

You can see that there are major differences between the stock brake pedal and the Hammerhead offering.

5 p The Hammerhead brake pedal also comes complete with

all mounting hardware, making it a breeze to install and adjust to one’s liking.

It seems as if it took forever to get some great-looking and functional shift and brake arms for late-model Dyna bikes. Thank you, Hammerhead Designs.

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WORDS: SEAN DELSAHDI PHOTOS: ROBERT MARTIN

SKILL LEVEL // ADVANCED

CONTROL AND COMFORT E

BURLY JAIL BAR AND PERFORMANCE MACHINE COMPONENTS INSTALL verybody knows stock sucks. That’s why there is an entire segment of the motorcycle market dedicated to making riders’ bikes work and look better. Take for instance this 2013 H-D 883 Iron Sportster. Sure, it’s a great-looking bike as it currently sat, but, man, it could look and feel better with just a few more custom items. That is why we decided to give this bike a handlebar upgrade with some 10-inch Burly Jail bars and an extended brake line and cable kit. We upped the ante even more with a set of Performance Machine grips and PM mirrors. Here is how it went down. HB

1 p First, remove the tank.

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2 p Expose the wiring harness and disconnect your lights

and gauge wiring.

3 p Remove the top clamp.

4 p Remove the eyebrow.

5 p Release the tension on the clutch line.

6 p Release the tension on the throttle/idle cables.

7 p Remove the brake-side clamshell.

8 p Pro Tip: Use a moving blanket or towel to protect paint.

9 p Pop open the clip to expose the pins.

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10 p Take at least one photo or use the wiring diagram sheet provided.

11 pA welding rod or paper clip can help release the pins inside the clip.

pWelding rod and paper clip: tools to help release the pins inside the clip.

13 p Remove all wiring and switches from old bar.

17 p Harness is ready.

14 p New parts to be installed.

1981 to 2006 (except 2006 Dyna)

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15 p Use a hanger or rod to help pull the wire loom.

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16 p Use the diagram or photos to ensure the pins are in the

correct positions.

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p Remove the derby cover to expose the clutch assembly.

p Remove the old clutch line via a 9/16 wrench.

p Pull that pesky O-ring.

p Install the new clutch cable.

p Reassemble the clutch line throw.

p Adjust your clutch. Refer back to your manual for adjustment.

p Closeup on the clutch assemble. Be careful not to

p Remove the throttle and idle cables.

p Reroute the cables the same way as stock.

p Direct mount the Jail Bars (T-bars) to the top tripple

p Bars are mounted.

p Utilize the stock cable/line guides.

displace the clutch cover seal.

tree.

p Time to remove the old hydraulic brake line.

p Remove the brake master cylinder cap.

p Install new brake line and bleed.

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p Add more fluid while bleeding.

p Throttle clamshell is installed.

p Use the supplied ferrules.

p Install throttle/idle on the grip side.

p Install clutch line.

p Reinstall the mid-control mounts.

p Reattach wire loom and shroud.

p Reapply tension to the clutch line.

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SKILL LEVEL // ADVANCED

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he 39mm fork has been on a myriad of Harley-Davidson models spanning decades. It has been proven time and time again to offer good suspension with many of H-D’s sportier models wearing them up front in many different guises. We decided to build a ground-up blacked-out performance version of the Harley (actually made by Showa) 39mm using some of the latest and greatest parts and accessories the aftermarket industry currently has to offer. Here’s how we did it. HB

We chose Jimmy Todd’s Topline Tubes for this build due to the fact that they are DLC coated (like Superbike racing forks) making them very slick. This keeps fork stiction to a minimum. Not to mention they are black and look badass.

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p We took a set of stock H-D dual-disc lowers to Olympic Powder Coating for some

reconditioning in gloss black.

3 the top-notch quality the OEM replacement parts provide.

5 then the Patriot spring kit into the Topline tubes.

8 p Our friendly neighborhood mechanic Jim at IMZZ Elite

made sure the H-D bushings were properly installed in the fork lowers. went with 11 We Bel-Ray 10 weight fork oil due to the fact that it is specially formulated for highperformance front ends. And it’s made in the USA!

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spring and an inner spring that provides a smooth ride for the normal riding conditions and greater control when hitting the twisties or canyon carving.

p We also used a Harley-Davidson 39mm “XL” model fork seal and rebuild kit because of

p We started the build by installing the damper rods and

p We went with a Genesis dual-spring kit from Patriot Suspension. It has a multi-rate outer

p With all of the new components laid out and ready to go, we cleaned all of the parts off in

the parts washer and inspected the parts we were using for any issues.

6 p New OEM-quality H-D fork tube bushings were installed

as well.

7 p The upper bushing and the keeper clip were pre-fit and

checked for any issue both on the Topline Tubes as well as the lower legs we had powerdercoated.

p The H-D fork seals were then installed onto the

p Due to the longer-than-stock fork tubes we used, we had

p Once Jim found the proper measurement of oil, it was

p We also used a set of Speed Merchant’s fork adjusters

H-D fork lowers.

poured down the Topline Tubes into the Patriot Springs.

to measure The Patriot Genesis kit and cut to fit the supplied aluminum spring spacer to the correct length.

in black, which make fine-tuning the preload of any 39mm fork quick and easy for any rider’s weight. And they look bitchin’ too!

14 p Before the Speed Merchant adjusters could be installed,

a set of the included compression spacers needed to be fit between them and the Patriot fork springs.

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15 p Jim then brushed some anti-seize compound on the

threads of the Speed Merchant adjusters and installed them carefully into the Topline tubes. The fork was then cycled and the preload adjusters checked for proper fitment.

1.50'' Menace Ape And there you have it—the first stage of our high-performance fork build. Check out next month’s issue of Hot Bike for even more front-end follies.

SOURCES: TOPLINE TUBES toplinetubes.com PATRIOT SUSPENSION patriotsuspension.com BEL RAY belray.com THE SPEED MERCHANT thespeedmerchant.net IMZZ ELITE imzzelite.com HARLEY-DAVIDSON harley-davidson.com OLYMPIC POWDERCOATING olympicpowdercoating.com

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CUSTOM SOFTAIL SEATING LEATHER TOOLING BY DUANE BALLARD

uane Ballard is the man when it comes to custom leatherwork for motorcycles. When the time came for us to require a badass seat for a custom build project, Duane joined forces with Michael Ramirez, better known as Buck Wild of Buck Wild Designs, on one stellar butt rest. Duane is going to walk us through how he handcrafts a hand-tooled leather seat. HB

SKILL LEVEL // ADVANCED

1 p Working with Buck Wild made the first step a breeze. Usually

I have to draw up what is going on the seat, but Buck drew something up to match his paintwork on this project bike. Here I am tracing over the artwork on a dampened piece of leather to get an impression to work off of.

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2 p After the design is transferred I cut out the design

with a swivel knife.

WORDS: DUANE BALLARD PHOTOS: WAYNE BALLARD

p The next step is to bevel all the artwork with different-size tools. This is what starts to give

the artwork a 3-D appearance on the leather.

p Here I am using an edger to round over the edges of

the seat top. It gives a nicer appearance than just leaving it square.

10 p All of the holes are punched one at a time with a small

leather punch.

beat down the background around the art and added some decorative cuts with a swivel knife at this point. The background makes the art stand out even more than just beveling.

p The seat top after all the tooling and decorative cuts are finished.

p This shows how the artwork starts to stand out from the background. I have

p Since this seat will be laced on the perimeter, I lay out my holes with a divider

all the way around the top.

8 p I’m adding some decorative stamping between all the

lacing holes. Hoarding all these ancient leather-working tools sure comes in handy at times.

11 p The dyeing process is by far the most stressful. There is

no erasing or covering up a mistake with leather dye. It’s all done with a tiny brush and lots of breath holding. One mistake and I have to start the seat from the beginning.

9 p This is the border stamping before I punched all the

lacing holes.

12 p It’s all cut in with dye now, and I can start to fill in the

open areas with a larger brush. I also add some light tan dye to the artwork at this point.

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p After dyeing, I add antiquing paste to the artwork. This

p While the top dries I start making my pattern for the sides

p After marking the leather with my patterns I cut them

lays in all the cuts and depressions making them stand out.

with paper.

out with an X-ACTO knife. Some people use “proper” leather knives or scissors. I guess my lifetime of model building makes this the most comfortable for me.

p I sew the nose of the sides together with an upholstery

p I use contact cement to glue the sides to the top. This

p The contact cement has to be applied to both sides for it

sewing machine.

holds everything in place while I punch the holes in the sides.

to stick.

p Once the sides are glued to the top, I can punch all the

p The top is laced to the sides using kangaroo lace.

p I like to lightly glue the top section to the seat foam. It

lacing holes in the sides.

holds everything in place while I pull the sides around and glue them to the bottom of the seat pan.

23 p I also rivet all my seats with wide flange rivets. I first drill

all the holes. The white marks are where the rubber bumpers mount on this particular type of seat.

22 p Here the cover is all stretched around the foam.

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p The glue I use is incredibly strong, but I still install rivets

p Once the riveting is complete I like to cover the bottom

p I push the felt down into every crevice and up to the edge.

p After trimming the felt I install the rubber bumpers that

p I clean up any over-spray from installing the felt, and the

p I pull the seats sides tightly over the seat when I install it.

every inch to an inch and a half.

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he FXRP and FXRT style fairings are seeing a rather large resurgence in popularity as of late, and Russ Wernimont Designs (RWD), a veteran of custombike bodywork and accessories, has thrown its hat in the ring with one very nice version of the FXR fairing. We have installed just about every aftermarket version of the FXR touring and Police fairing, and the fit and finish of the RWD is right up there with the best of them. Its construction is very high quality, and the bracketry of the mounting kit is also well

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thought out and made well. The fairing goes for just less than $600 without paint, and it comes with a windshield and headlight cover. The mounting kit will cost you another $600 to get it on your bike, but it provides you with all the needed hardware to do so. Although it does not come with any audio pre-installed, a stereo or Bluetooth module and various speakers can easily be mounted and wired up by someone handy with bike audio. We had our RWD fairing custom painted at Imzz Elite in Orange, California. Since then we have it on the bike for a few thousand miles with nary an issue. It blocks the wind very well and gave our Dyna Fat Bob that aggressive look we were looking for. If you are looking for an FXR-style fairing, do yourself a favor and check out RWD. RUSSWERNIMONT.COM

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his is my 1967 XLCH that I finished building in May. It took me about six months from the ground up and was the first time I had ever done any kind of work on a motorcycle. When I got the bike, it didn’t run at all. The guy I bought it from had gotten it a couple of years ago, and I helped him unload it in boxes when he got it. He reassembled it and after six months of trying to get it started, he gave up on it and sold it to me. I spent about an hour messing with it—cleaning the carb, adjusting the points in the magneto, and resetting the timing. I did finally manage to get it started for a while, but it was blowing all kinds of oil out the rear cylinder exhaust. All of the work was done in my shed (12 x 28 portable), including the paint. Because the motor was in such

bad shape when I acquired the bike, I completely disassembled and rebuilt it. The frame was stripped and painted, along with the tank. The rear fender, from Kraft Tech, had to be modified for

the chain. The chrome was also in pretty bad shape, and I spent quite a bit of time cleaning it up as best I could. DEAN JOHNSON Nolanville, TX

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his is my 1988 FXR with 280,000 miles on it. This is its second motor and is a high-performance 80 inches. It is a six-speed transmission with Performance Machine brakes. Thanks to Kevin of Winchendon Gun and Motorcycle Shop in Winchendon, Massachusetts, custom paint by the late Chuck Lulek of Williamsburg, Massachusetts, and Rick Bushey of Hatfield, Massachusetts.

ere is my 1993 Harley-Davidson FXLR Anniversary number 401/800. It was a complete restoration from the frame up. That included a motor rebuild, RevTech wheels, Sampson pipes, chrome everything, 12-inch apes, LED lights, and a Daymaker headlight. It’s a rare bike that I found on eBay in 2003. Nothing rides like an FXR! PAUL SPIGNESI

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ith so many events popping up the past few years, it’s important to remember that there are some people who have been doing this sort of thing for decades. Rides like the El Diablo Run, Slab City (RIP), and Gypsy Run are just a few I can think of (I know there are more, but simmer down. I only have so many words I can submit). Gypsy Run has been happening every September for the past 10 years and is owned and operated by Walter Gemeinhardt of Kickstart Cycles. I would personally describe him as a large teddy bear who sometimes threatens to “crack some skulls if you don’t knock it off ” (makes me smile every time I hear him say it). The event gives off a no-frills-plenty-of-thrills kind of vibe that welcomes everyone who feels like escaping into the Catskills for a few days via two wheels. I had gone to the run once before in 2013, and it was actually the first motorcycle event I’ve ever participated in. I thought it was such a wild idea—hundreds of bikes all going to the same place to camp and hang out. Were people nice? Was I going to make it? Am I prepared? To answer: Yes, yes, and hell no! Everyone was incredibly nice and I made it to each campsite just fine, but holy hell was I not prepared for the cold. However, I survived and the event ended up being one of the most incredible weekends filled with new friends who I’ve stayed in touch with and have ridden with many times in between. To me, this is why these kinds of rides and runs are so great and why I felt the need to be at the last and final Gypsy Run to say goodbye to an event that humbled my ass and taught me some valuable riding lessons in 2013. This event solidified friendships, tested my limits, and created some pretty damn good campfire tales for years to come (most of which are extremely exaggerated over the past three years, which makes them age like a fine wine and just get better). It was incredible to see more ladies in attendance this year, and even though we didn’t compete in the chopper canoe race, we danced our asses off and felt right at home in the mix of wild and crazy that was Gypsy Run 10. The event ran its course and will not be returning, but I have a feeling Walter isn’t done creating and producing events quite yet. If you are reading this and getting a little bummed out you missed the final Gypsy Run, well, you should be. But there are tons of rides and runs coming up that you can be a part of. Events like these are meant to bring people together from all different walks of life, and even if you go solo, you’ll be surrounded by people you have things in common with, and trust me, they are happy you are there to share the experience and a beer. HB

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ll the Harley talk these days surrounds the MilwaukeeEight. It isn’t often that The Motor Company drops a new engine into the market. Years, decades even, separate the launches. Count ’em off: Knuckle, Pan, Shovel, Evo,

Twin Cam, and now that eight-valver, the Milwaukee-Eight. A 107-inch version will most likely become the new base engine with a 114 for the CVOs and Specials. Right now they’re both slated for the 2017 Touring and Trike models only. Harley’s stated goal here, besides having an emissions-compliant engine well into the future, is to achieve what it’s termed a “world-class ride feeling.” That means smooth, cool-running, and more torque for two-up riding and highway passing power. But the Milwaukee-Eight is only part of that equation. This new multi-valver with its internal counterbalancer and localized cooling (using either oil or coolant circulated around the exhaust valves) has been coupled with a host of chassis and suspension changes that, it’s hoped, will keep current Harley riders happy by not abandoning the look, sound, and feel of a V-twin while simultaneously bringing a whole new group into the fold with the sort of refined feel they’ve come to expect in most every form of motorized transport. And for the most part it’s been achieved. The ’17 Touring model Harleys are indeed smooth riding, sharp handling, and the increase in low-end torque is certainly there. Independent dyno tests tell the story. The 107-inch Milwaukee-Eight is making right around 80 hp with 98 or so poundfeet torque. The 114 ups those numbers to 87 and 108, respectively. Impressive when compared to the mid-60s horsepower of a stock Twin Cam 96 and its 80 or so pound-feet torque. The OE MilwaukeeEight bests a twin-cooled 103 Twin Cam, as well, an engine generally putting out a stock 75 hp coupled with approximately 90 pound-feet of torque. “No question, this new Harley engine’s going to be a nice platform to build on,” Jamie Hanson at Speed’s Performance says. “There appears to be lots of room for

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improvement.” The OE cam, for starters (and there’s only one, chain-driven) is fairly mild. On the plus side those multivalve heads have a shallower combustion chamber, allowing a higher compression ratio. But then the airflow, obviously better with all those valves, is choked down with a throttle body measuring only 55mm. Give and take, and the aftermarket is sure to respond. But right now better air filters, pipes, and of course a dyno-tune to optimize things pretty much rounds out the list of available improvements. “But even that’s historically been good for a 10- to 15-percent bump in both horsepower and torque,” Jamie adds, enough to put an otherwise stock Milwaukee-Eight into some pretty nice territory. So is it time to rush out to the dealership? If you’re already in the market for a new Touring machine, absolutely. But the introduction of this new enginefamily doesn’t automatically mean it’s time to start throwing rocks at the Twin Cam, labeling it yesterday’s news. Remember those numbers, especially after the quick addition of free-flowing air filters, pipes, and a re-mapping session on the dyno? A 96 or 103 becomes downright lively. “And when you start talking about a 106-inch kit for those engines,” Jamie says, “it’s a totally different picture.” That’s no exaggeration, and that big-inch Twin Cam transformation can happen without taking the engine out of the frame. The result, on average, can be 115- to 120-

plus horsepower with a torque number to match. Add in a set of big-valve/big-flow heads and a throttle body to go along with the new cylinders, pistons, and cams and those Twin Cam 106 numbers often jump into the 130-plus range, horsepower and torque. That’s performance to get your attention, and unlike the powerband of that stock Milwaukee-Eight it’s not going to sign off at 3,500 to 3,800 rpm, either. “The cool thing about that big-bore Twin Cam 106 is that it’s something we can do right now, at an event,” Jamie says. And with the comfortable 10.8 compression ratio used and the S&S Easy Start cams it’s also a cool-running, reliable engine with all the torque you want throughout the powerband, an engine ready to go anywhere, anytime, in any bike, Touring, Softail, Dyna, you name it. Unquestionably, the release of the Milwaukee-Eight is exciting. But so is 130-plus horsepower in a Twin Cam 106, especially when it’s sitting in a bike you already have. In the market for a new Touring machine right now? By all means go see a dealer. Otherwise, next time the Speed’s Performance crew is at a nearby event (their schedule’s on the website) stop by for a chat, or pick up the phone and give ’em a call about that other newengine option, a Twin Cam 106. It’s hardly yesterday’s news. HB SOURCE: SPEED’S PERFORMANCE PLUS speedsperformanceplus.com (605) 695-1401 – MN (605) 695-2272 – SD

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elcome to my favorite time of year! My annual cross-country road trip. After all of the prep I’ve done over the previous months it’s finally time to hit the open road. For those of you who don’t know, this annual road trip is not just for pleasure—it’s for work. As I emcee various activities in the motorcycle world across the country my goal is to spread the love and joy that the lifestyle offers at each stop—accompanied by a shot or two along the way of course. The first leg of the trip had to be a quick shot, as I had run out of playtime due to unexpected, last-minute maintenance. I ended up bombing from Long Beach to Sturgis in 33 hours. The first

24 hours I knocked out 1,000 miles. Tough but worth every mile. Unfortunately for me the story continues one breakage at a time. In the last 10 miles of the trip my new primary chain tensioner came apart. That’s the story of my life. I dropped the bike off at a local shop and took to the streets in search of bad decisions. Multiple groups of friends converged, creating one large funinduced mob, which made for the most entertaining Sturgis I could ask for. With so many positive folks in one spot, we kept finding ourselves covered in laughter. Without wheels I mainly spent my time in downtown Sturgis. So many wonderful people are anchored to that town during the rally. The locals quickly became family, and my bartender friends who I’ve known for years highlighted my mornings, noons, and nights. My new friendships made it feel like I wasn’t in fact marooned. Five days later The Creature was ready to go. It was time for a ride with Ms. Lauren De Vine! At this point the rally was over, so it was just us stragglers. I couldn’t have asked for better weather, more barren roads, or better company. I could’ve asked my Sporty to not break again, but this is me we’re talking about. Drive sprocket nut stripped out. Since we weren’t going any farther I decided it was time to bust out the blankets and “stare at the stars” with my passenger on the edge of 385 just south of Deadwood. Pure magic. Some days later she was ready to go again, and it was time to head

to Milwaukee for my next gig. But not before she breaks again in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Lucky for me I’ve made more friends than enemies, and Pat Jansen drove five hours to come to my rescue. We took the motor apart at Sin Central Garage and learned that it was piston slap. Time to upgrade the top-end. The Creature has punched me in the mouth so many times now that I don’t even flinch when something goes wrong. I stop, look around, and consider the blessings in my life. So, I borrow Pat’s truck and drive to my next gig at the Harley-Davidson Museum. Game over! —DUMPTRUCK

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• Factory-Match, GPS-Powered Compass, Altimeter, Ambient Air Temperature • Plugs directly into ’96-13 Harley Touring Models, replacing OE Ambient Air Temp gauge • GPS Technology provides quick and precise compass information • Chrome or Black Bezel option, selectable to match OE Gauges • 8 user-selectable color options: Stock Match, Red, Green, Blue, Teal, Magenta, Amber, White

New application fitting 2014+ models! MCL-3014 Gauges • Direct-replacement 4-gauge kit ﬁtting ‘14-16 Harley Touring Models • High-Brightness Red or Blue LED Lighting • Includes Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel Level, Oil Temp and Voltmeter. 2015 SEMA Award• Additional readouts include Gear Position, OE indicators and much more! • MBM Add-on modules available to add Single/Dual Air Pressure or Boost Powersports

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MVX-2000 Series • New MVX Application, fitting decades of models using the classic 5” tank mounted gauge: Road King, Softail, Dyna, Deuce • 31 User-selectable Pointer, Backlight and LCD Message Center Colors: Red, Green, Blue, Teal, Magenta, Amber, White • 4 Face options available: Black/Red, Black/Gray, White/Red, White/Gray • 2 bezel options: Chrome or Black Visit our website for more information. MVX-8K Series • MVX Application fitting ’96-13 Harley Touring Models • Direct Plug-in integration for simple installation • 31 User-selectable Pointer, Backlight and LCD Message Center Colors: Red, Green, Blue, Teal, Magenta, Amber, White • 4 Face options available: Black/Red, Black/Gray, White/Red, White/Gray • 2 bezel options: Chrome or Black Visit our website for more information. MCL-3000 Series High-Brightness LED package fits ’96-13 Harley Touring Models.

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MCL-2000 Series High-Brightness LED system ﬁts Road King, Softail, Dyna and Deuce models across many years. Visit our website for more information.