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Custom Chrome has grappled with ups and downs over the last five years, and now, like the rest of us, they face a lousy economy. But, like any diehard motorcycle maniac, they are hanging in there, dialing in their game and never giving up. When I received their new engine press release, I was intrigued. For years they refined their RevTech Engine program, but there was concern on the streets about Korean manufactured engines.

Guys didn't want to buy engines if there was a reliability factor, or repair uncertainty, if they were on the road. They also wanted a level of confidence in finding replacement components. Over the last year the Custom Chrome gang stepped up and addressed many of these issues, so we wanted to bring our readers up to date. Here goes:

Needing more power, a more dependable and a great looking motor? Well look no further than the all-new RevTech 115-inch engine from Custom Chrome. Custom Chrome and TDC engineers and technicians spent hundreds of hours developing the RevTech 125 and 115-inchers with three major goals; high performance, exceptional reliability, and great looks.

The RevTech 115" was engineered to make more power, early and long. With a bore and stroke combination of 4.125 by 4.300 inches, we designed a wide power band for all occasions. Whether hot-roding through the gears or grabbing a handful to pass, while loaded down, riding two-up or just cruising hard these RevTech engines are built strong and resiliently!

We began by designing new crankcases. We installed flywheels with pressed-in and keyed shafts and connecting rods forged from the most advanced steel available. We machined the fin edges on the barrels and heads for a great cosmetic look and plenty of cooling surface. These and other great features add up to what we believe is the best engine available for your ride. What makes it all the more sweet is that the price is right and each engine comes in three finishes to match your taste and your budget.

RevTech engines come with TWO YEAR OR 20,000 MILE LIMITED WARRANTY! These new engine assemblies will replace 1984 thru 1999 Evolution style engines. Plus, each RevTech engine is assembled with Pride in the U.S.A.

Crankcases
• Cast from 356-T6 aluminum with wall thickness optimized for maximum strength
• Blind case bolts for cleaner appearance
• Smooth crankcase deck to cylinder base profile for cleaner appearance
• 7/16” threaded cylinder studs proven in drag racing applications

Flywheels
• Flywheels forged from 4140
• Pinion and sprocket shaft are pressed in and keyed from 8620 gear material ground and hardened.
• Connecting rods forged from 4340 chromemoly steel - the strongest material available for these applications
• Larger straight 11/2”-diameter pressed-in crankpin using 8620 gear material

Oiling System
• Same reliable Evolution style oil system with the addition of internal piston oilers for better heat dissipation
• 3:1 ratio oil pump drive gears and high volume oil pump enable significantly increased lubrication and cooling

Cylinders
• 4.125”-bore with 4.300”-stroke for ideal high torque/high horsepower output
• More fin area for increased cooling
• Machined fin edges for better appearance
• Forged JE slipper-skirt pistons

Heads
• New RevTech roller rockers
• New compression releases for easy starting
• New “D”-shaped intake ports and manifold

Carburetion
• Mikuni HSR 45 from Mikuni American Corp.
• Intake manifold matched to heads for ideal flow efficiency
• Low profile air cleaner design for high performance while providing improved rider comfort Ignition

• Self contained solid-state ignition from Daytona Twin Tec Cam
• Andrews EV72 .560” lift cam for great performance and easy starting

Retail prices range from $4,799.99 to $5,459.99 and are available in Natural, Black Wrinkle and Polished finish in standard and 49 state compliant versions.

680245 Natural aluminum finish $4,799.99
680244 Black wrinkle finish $4,999.99
680243 Polished finish $5,459.99
680275 49-State Natural aluminum finish $4,799.99
680274 49-State Black wrinkle finish $4,999.99
680273 49-State Polished finish $5,459.99

To find out more go to www.customchrome.com and click on the eStore or Dealer Locator to find the dealer nearest you.

K and G Cycles Big Sale on RevTech Drivetrain Kits Save an additional $500.00 to $1,000.00 on all RevTech Drivetrain Kits in stock.

These are modern drivetrain kits with a retro look. K and G Cycles and Custom Chrome have taken the guesswork out of the parts needed for a complete drivetrain kit for Softailฎ models, and made it more reliable and user friendly at the same time. These new drivetrain kits now include the latest RevTech engines and 6-speed overdrive transmissions, and an updated RevTech chain drive primary kit. This primary kit contains a 66 - tooth ring gear with a 9-tooth starter pinion gear to increased starter motor torque, while maintaining a higher primary ratio using a 25-tooth compensator sprocket and a 36-tooth clutch shell sprocket for easier starting. We have also included RevTech Kevlar clutches, polished or black powder-coated high-torque starters, jackshaft, heavy duty alternator rotor, stator, all mounting hardware, seals, bushings and gaskets (rectifier/regulator not included). EPA and CARB legal for use in all 50 states.

Now through the end of April 2009, K and G will knock an extra $500.00 to $1,000.00 off all RevTech Drivetrain Kits in stock. This means savings of up to 15% off of suggested retail. How's that for a stimulus package? Supplies are limited so act quickly. You always wanted to build that babe-magnet custom, so what are you waiting for? Make sure you tell 'em Bikernet sent ya.