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In the last article Ryan and mocked the tank split it and mocked. Now it was time to cut out the 16-gauge steel bottom and then move onto the tunnel. It was easy tracing the outline of the base of the tank and then trimming it with sheers. My delicate typing hands got a good […]

In the couple of decades I’ve spent as a motorcycle photo/journalist covering the American V-Twin scene there is one constant that I have encountered over and over again; the fact that many people in the industry are super keen motorcycle enthusiasts and began their careers by turning the hobby which they loved into a business:Bandit–Bikernet.com;

We experienced an incredible month of hiccups and grievances. My computer crashed immediately after I spent a long weekend in Primm, Nevada, locked in a hotel room, rewriting my first Chance book. I lost it all. Then I'm attacked with the vertigo venom and laid out like a sick puppy, terrified that my life as

Take this Brass Balls Bobber Home.As you see on the cover of IronWorks mag, we’re getting close to completing our Brass Balls Bobbers Giveaway bike, sponsored by Bikernet.com. The crew at BBB still has a few last-minute additions to make, so we won’t show you the competed bike until next issue. And you still have

The Brew Dude Master. Chains?? Probably the most neglected part of your bike is the chain. They need adjustment, cleaning and lubrication to function correctly. I prefer chains over a belt, because I can play with the final gearing for performance, by changing either the front or rear sprocket or both resulting in a perfect

We recently rebuilt a S&S Super E carb, which is documented in our tech department. There are several S&S carb techs on Bikernet:http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1198http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1917http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=2121Unfortunately we ran into a carb that didn't return to commendable running life after a rebuild. Just for a test we installed it on another bike and we still encountered erratic running problems,

Larry Petrie on the left and the notorious Bob T. on the right. The Chop N Grind core.Our staff often takes asphalt boiling poetic license with features, especially Bandit. It's as if he knows builders so well, they don't mind if he turns their story into a meth lab shop of horrors. But I discovered

Last week we got it stripped somewhat, this week we got it down to the frame but not before we got that sweet '70s Superglide tank cut and tack welded. I say we, but it was all Ryan. I mostly stand around, take pictures and try to stay out of the way. It’s great to

I have to admit I do have a few different oil filter funnels, but none that worked well on my 2004 FLHT Harley, because of how the foot controls are positioned and also because the motorcycle has a oil cooler on it. Over the years I've used chunks of cardboard and or tinfoil, and most

We recently rebuilt a S&S Super E carb, which is documented in our tech department. There are several S&S carb techs on Bikernet:http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1198http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1917http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=2121Unfortunately we ran into a carb that didn't return to commendable running life after a rebuild. Just for a test we installed it on another bike and we still encountered erratic running problems,

The author, work truck bike owner, pretending he can build bikes.I know it’s been a while, but shit it’s the season and I’m busy as hell and would rather work on getting this beast done than write about it. Last time around we got the axle blocks cut, drag brace in, and everything welded. I’m

This is a short and super-sweet announcement. Not only did JIMS develop an American Made, kick-ass twin cam Monster engine configuration with 131-inches of power, but it's approved by the factory and available through your local dealership. Hang on, there's more. They also developed a set of crankcases to allow any rider to install a

The new Terminal Velocity.3 by Terry Components is the only “Closed Loop” Fuel Management System for Harley Davidson’s that works with factory calibrations and uses factory ECU and all factory Sensors. Units are available to fit Harley models from 1995 to 2009 including 2008 & 2009 Throttle by Wire Models. It uses quick connect plugs

As we all try to navigate through the economic mud that is our current international fiscal situations, pay the fare of bills due and find enough extra capitol to race with, it becomes ever more important to find in-expensive performance improvement areas. One such place to look is in the details of everything fast. Successful,

I met Justin Kell like I meet a lot of people, in the evening when I'm drunk and surfing the net. I was browsing my favorite bike sites and found a photo and a paragraph about a recently-discovered 1954 Vincent Black Shadow that was going to be turned into a drag racer by a vintage

Headwinds, the leader in custom headlights, introduces their new Black Metal headlight with Flames. Anodized with milled-in flames that jump right off the housing. This is a true black finish, make it look blacker than black with a chrome beauty ring! This is just one of their many finishes that include polished aluminum, chrome plating,

Let me start from the beginning, I have done Leather work now for about 8 years. Of course, I have carved the normal things like belts, purses and such, I have also made my own pair of chaps, cover a wooden hope chest (2’ x 3’ x 1 ½’) and other items. I really wanted

Dual Carbs on a Bennett's Bonneville Racer.I dig Evos, and I'm not sure about Twin Cams. I've asked performance builders around the country which they prefer from a performance standpoint. Most recognize the case strength of the twin cam and the alignment between the engine and trans, since they are mated. Then there's the less

Brian Klock, the Mitchell, South Dakota builder of the World’s Fastest Bagger which, piloted by his wife Laura, set land speed records at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats said, “The FLARE Windshield was developed at Klock Werks out of a desire/need for greater stability at highway speeds and for racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats.Extensive

This is nuts. Only 16 states have passed laws against talking on cell phones or texting while driving. USA Today said, “Fortunately, the U.S. Senate is now considering legislation that would deny federal highway funds to states that don't outlaw texting behind the wheel. Sorry, but the ban would be unenforceable.” Good god. I'm trying

You can order our wheel ring in the Bikernet Black Market. We've just hooked up with a craftsman biker jeweler, Frank Zubieta, of Nino925. Actually Mr. KnockOut Motorcycles, Ralph Randolph, asked Frank to create his Knockout Motorcycle ring recently. So a business triad began. Ah, but when it comes to jewels and diamonds, there's always

A teaser shot of what's to come.This project has been lots of educational fun and I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Ryan took a break from the triple trees and aimed his attention back at the tank. It still needed a petcock, so he machined a bung and

Pissed-off FatbobThis is a tough one. I've know Fatbob, a Vintage motorcycle dealer, mechanic, and H-D restoration expert for several years. He's helped me and several friends with rare-to-find parts. Fatbob has been in the business of Harleys since I worked at Easyriders in the early '70s. He's what Lou Kimzey, my boss, would call