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Ten years ago we installed this Morris mag on the Milwaukee Iron Dicey Knuckle. It still starts on the third kick. This is one of those features Bandit complains about then hands to me. He gets all the complete features and I get ones with shots and not text, or text and no shots. Or […]

Because I live in Texas, we have relatively mild elevation and temperature changes, so I never considered a fuel injected bike when I went shopping for my next ride. While I definitely saw the benefits in fuel injection, I just didn’t think it was necessary for me. Then I started making road trips. When I

Editor's Note: The Following is a special tech piece by our great friend and fellow Bikernet contributor Anson “Knucklehead” Alexander. You may have read about his 95” upgrade on his bagger a few months back. Well, it seems some guys just aren’t happy having just one bike to tinker with and build for a national

This could be the product of the year, a braking system within the wheel of a hub. At last we could see those bitchin’ wheels. But as our Bikernet investigation continued the benefits of this new system expanded.“It’s called the “360 Brake” and it is revolutionizing the braking industry,” said Chet Burozski, of Baldwin Wilson

Editor's Note:Here's another tech taken from a chapter of a WolfGang Publication book–How To Build A Cheap Chopper. This covers frame basics, but there's more in the book. Check it out.–BanditFrank Pedersen from Motorcycle Works in Olathe, Kansas (just south of Kansas City if you’re wondering) likes to compare the motorcycle frame with the foundation

S&S of Lacrosse, Wisconsin, sells 8500 large V-Twin engines a year—to producers of specialty motorcycles, the aftermarket and private individuals. Indeed, the phrase, “100-inch S&S engine,” has become a mainstay of this market.In producing so many engines, and in the large displacements demanded by their market, S&S has identified some limits, some weak points, in

Editor’s note:We’re working with Chris, the editor of Cycle Source to bring you even more current tech material. Let us know what you think. This is a semi-automatic clutch system. In some respects they are very helpful, especially for jockey-shift bikes, but they have their dangerous drawbacks. I know Mike Phillips of Grandeur makes a

Another evil saga from the Houston Bikernet Bastard. Many of you know that the first thing you do when you get a bike is to customize it in some way, shape, or form. To some degree this is simple, usually starting with a few chrome doo-dads, lens covers and flash accessories. One of the most

This is a wild one. Ray Wheeler, the USA W8Less Rotor rep, busted his ass for two or three years promoting these mysterious and amazing rotors, while the engineers struggled to design the ultimate floating, light-as-a-feather rotors. Here's what the doctors of the Matrix have to say:W8LESS motorcycle disc brake rotors utilize advanced materials commonly

Finally-a fuel injection system that really works! Pegasus introduces the PFI-V Electronic Fuel Injection and Ignition Control System!Not just a replacement ECU but an ENTIRE engine management system for any V-Twin Engine!!! Kit includes everything you need for a turn-key system; throttle body, fuel injectors, ECU, sensors, fuel pump, ignition coils, wiring harness, and all

Last episode I was hit hard with life's bullshit obstacles to freedom and creative expression, but that's how it goes. I generally build at least one bike a year and each one represents a milestone of sorts. Or each one represents another year in the life and times of Bandit. I'm not unique. This notion

I recently received the following information regarding new Avon tyre technology. I was immediately lost, so I called Sukoshi Fahey at the esteemed Washington Avon headquarters. “There's so much more testing and technology available to tire construction,” Sukoshi said. She has an extensive background in the motorcycle tire world. “We're always searching for the perfect

It's resting on the tail end of June and I'm riding to Sturgis on 27th of July. I'm burnin' daylight. Assembly will begin this 4th of July weekend, if I don't party the whole weekend away. This tech will take you through all the final preparations for shipment to paint, since I'm avoiding chrome. In

How do you feel about your computer? I could easily take my old .357 Smith and Wesson revolver and blow this sonuvabitch into the briny harbor Pacific waters. I'd set the smoking gun down, go find a job driving a trash truck, and be able to hang out with the bros and drink beer until

Every custom motorcycle build is an adventure. It takes me from one crazed time in my wild life to another. Fortunately, I'm not spilling my guts about another woman I lost during a knuckle-busting build. But this build did represent turning points. I'm about to step off into my 62nd year and sign up for