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This is a sweet install. It’s cut-and-dried as a popcorn fart. I spoke to a buddy of mine this morning. He struggled with a handlebar install for over a month; too many complications. This install takes no more than a couple of hours. It’s straightforward and requires no machining, welding, and just one helpful special […]

Mudflap 8: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Mudflap_Girl_FXRs_Part_8_Wiring_World.aspxMudflap 9: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Mudflap_Girl_FXRs_Build_part_9.aspx I’ve been riding and tuning Mudflap Girl FXR for a couple of months. We finally dialed in our rear shocks, maybe. David Zelma, from Progressive taught me the ropes regarding spring pressure and travel. We will get into that. We have also been monkeying with my Spitfire Girder shocks. Again,

BRUTE II EXTREME from RIVERA PRIMO– What do you do if you own a stroked or big bore knuckle, Pan or Shovel and pushin’ significant power, and you want a primary belt drive to get rid of the oily mess and leaks that the chain drive gives you. You need a belt capable of holding

  Due to popular demand for Rivera-Primo’s unique HedLED headlight systems, they have created the “Alien Black” headlight. The Alien Black™, which uses the RFB body but with the less expensive 55/60w halogen light, still features LED’s around the bezel but instead of chrome, they gloss black powdercoated the body and matte black powdercoated the

Crazy Horse Motorcycles is the manufacturer of the “V-Plus” aircooled 45 degree V-Twin motorcycle engine. They are an OEM supplier of this engine to individuals and custom bike builders. Proudly made in America with American components. Their goal is to provide a distinctive, powerful, and reliable V-Twin American-made engine. By using superior grade components and craftsmanship

Don’t miss the last episode: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/BikernetCycle_Source_Sweeps_Build_Part_4.aspx   I’ve never had so much fun building a bike, and it’s not for me. This one-off custom, art object, long-run bobber, chopper, will be awarded to either a Cycles Source subscriber or a Bandit’s Cantina subscriber on Bikernet.com. There’s always a growing buzz around building any bike. The vibe

Tail Gunner Here! This month we review Wide Open Custom Plastic LLC wind shield mount fairing. My buddy Jeff decided it was time for a new look to his ’98 Road King. He wanted to mount a fairing with state of the art stereo components, CD player, radio, MP3 player and some kick ass Kenwood

Tail Gunner radio check, hey all, for those doubting Thomas’s, there are no atheists in fox holes, I promise! This month I take a look at a new product for LA Choppers, their Religious line of risers. I’m excited to review these absolutely gorgeous risers. The riser is hefty in diameter (approx. 1 ½-inch) and

You’ve been watching this sweepstakes bike come together for four episodes. A terrific chopper industry team was established to build you a one-off, world-class custom motorcycle. What could be better? Just fill out a coupon or subscribe to Cycle Source or Bandit’s Cantina on Bikernet, and you could enjoy this puppy forever.   This segment

See how easy it is to install yourself Progressive Suspension’s Touring Link chassis stabilizer on a Harley-Davidson touring model. It’s a real no-brainer and will make your touring bike handle considerably better. Progressive Suspension’s David Zemla shows you how to do it.   Hit the banner after the video to find out more.    

  These kicker assemblies satisfy the need in us ol’ skool riders for a kicker on our laste model rides like back in the day. These bad boys will bolt up to either a stock 5 speed transmission or an after-market 6 speed like our PowerDrive™ transmissions. The kicker assembly only is part # 3215-0021

Brothers and Sisters, Tail Gunner here! This month I take a stab at LA Choppers Long Boards byBaron Mfg. I contacted Chucky from LA Choppers and he hooked me up pronto! The boardsare made from high quality billet and are chrome plated. The rubber is top notch too, and the Solid ones areribbed, so they match

Samson Exhaust’s Powerflow III for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback is a two into one system that generates its power through a series of chambers, which Samson refers to as the “Power Chamber”. They help condense and intensify exhaust flow, resulting in extremely high horsepower and torque. The results are incredible…Independent dyno testing has shown

Hang onto your asses. This is going to rock your boat, or your solo seat springs. We are building a bike just for you. That’s right. A Cycle Source or Bikernet reader will own this one-off custom at the end of this year. No, I’m not kidding. This world-class team of builders, lead by Prince

NEW TWIN CAM HEAD COOLER FROM JIMS–  Introducing the new patent pending JIMS ForceFlow Cylinder Head Cooler. Whether you are running a big inch performance engine or rolling stock in traffic on a hot summer day, your air cooled engine will heat up. Excessive heat and operating temperature can be an engines worst enemy.  The

RIVERA PRIMO’s TOP GUN kit is made for ultimate performance and drivability on larger motors where gobs of torque and horsepower are the goal! Mikuni’s legendary track record for producing fuel systems that are unparalleled in delivering economic fuel consumption while providing top performance in a streetable carb, even work great on smaller performance motors.

Here’s a link to the last chapter: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/Mudflap_Girl_FXRs_Part_8_Wiring_World.aspx What a year, and we’re cranking on so many two-wheeled fronts. Both Mudflap Girl bikes are running and one is in the wind, but I’d better back up. You’re going to love this tech, and the ending. I took the Mudflap Girl bike to Saddlemen during the

Tail Gunner here. This month I decided to give the old ’03 Softail a little more top end. After extensive research, I decided the most economical way to go was just swap out the transmission pulley. The stock final drive ratio for my 2003 FLSTC is 32/70 (32-tooth primary pulley) and 70-tooth rear belt pulley.

Here’s one of those products that I think is a great idea ifit’s done right. Motorcycle Armor is “armor” for your bike thatprotects the paint from scratches, scuffs, rock chips, and bug smashes that areinevitable over time The folks behind Motorcycle Armor have gone the extra mileto ensure that their paint-protecting film stays on and

  Side Kicks are designed to offer the rider the freedom ofwheels when riding and the stability of 4 wheels when you stop and start.   Here’s a product that caught our attention. It addresses some of the questions that many riders have answered when they bought a trike, but it still lets you ride

Don't forget Veteran's Day.The bike is '41, 741 Indian Army motorcycle, the uniform is WWII Warrant Officer, and the individual is myself, a Senior Warrant Officer (CW-4), U.S. Army, Transportation Corps, Senior Chief Engineer, of 37 years.They said the Shovelhead was dead. They said the Evo's and TC's would always beat Shovels. They said you

Check this out. We are building a similar engine with a K-model top end for our Bonne Belle 45, 2012 Bonneville effort. Duncan Keller is helping Lee Clemens through the engine build process. Duncan is the master of the Magnum engine. Enjoy the tech:

Click here to see: Mudflap Girl FXRs, Part 7 My Son’s almost Grip Ace Wired  Since last time, my Mudflap Girl is still over at Saddlemens waiting on a custom seat, but good news filtered into the shop this week. Next week, we should move forward. Then my son made his dire announcement: “I wanted