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Built and photographed by Cyril Huze. One of the Ten Commandments of custom bike building is “Keep it Clean,” an overall philosophy that also figures into the design concept that greatness is in the details. Another commandment is “Keep it Functional.” Both concepts are well apparent in the internal handlebar controls offered by Custom Cycle […]

This is the Big One, my first tech tip on Bikernet. In the process we got to add more chrome to Bandit’s Road King, that he’s worked so hard to blackout. This product was so straight forword, I’ll just jump into what you need to get the job done. Dish Soap Needle Nose Pliers 13/32

Team 5-Ball Racing launches the assault on the 2006 Bonneville Speed Trials by BUB, September 3-7. The team is gearing up with three snarling race bikes and two hungry female pilots to master the salt and bring home a world record. This effort is also a tribute to Bikernet.com’s 10th year in business.Below you'll find

It is not uncommon to have more crankcase pressure when engines are modified. The engine demands increased venting. In most cases the pressure is minimal and just enough to be aggravating. In the case of the 1999 – 2006 Twin Cam 88 Harley Davidson engines, this is easily eliminated by installing a Doherty Machine MYSTFREE

The man TMCC performance mechanic and his assistants.It’s not often that a man gets a hop-up named after him. But the rabblerousers at Thunder Mountain Custom Cycles, TMCC, thought the hop-up they did on the Zebra Blackhawk 240 chopper, from TMCC, stayed true to the core values of myself, Special Agent Zebra. Said values being;

I just finished recording some snap shots of the “57 Tracker” tanks that belong to the bike you are sponsoring.We're stoked to have you on board, and look forward to taking some snaps of you throwing roost on your sponsor bike.Sometimes I just feel like doing something, anything, just not the same thing. Just something

Hey Man, Just thought I would let you know, my web store is now open ! I have attached Lone Star article # 2 with photos, the K & P oil filter, a bad ass oil filter that I will be selling. The filter will be in the store by this Sunday. I will be

Terminal Velocity Fuel Management System From Terry ComponentsLast summer I wanted to re-tune by 2003 King. It has a Screaming Eagle EFI system in place and I hunted down a tech who recently attended the most advanced EFI Harley-Davidson training. He was located at Bartels in Marina Del Rey, California. Here’s the deal. If you

Chris Kallas art available in the Black Market. The three delicate stages behind the masters creation.With all the resources available today, building a bike may be easier than ever. On the other hand, it may be more complex to achieve the look you want. There are a lot of considerations in determining how your final

Thought we’d get your attention right away.1991 was a year of flame and fire, tumult and change, advances and achievements. Operation Desert Storm drove Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi forces from Kuwait, the USSR became the un-USSR. and a lady named Helen Sharman was the first Briton in space. Back on planet Earth, Compu-Fire was launched by

This is wild and incredible. I’ve known Will Phillips of True Track, Inc. for twenty years. He’s a meticulous mad scientist who loves motorcycles. He’s a sharp engineer/designer type who doesn’t do anything without extensive research and testing. He designed one of the first rubbermounted Softail frames, currently being manufactured by KuryAkin, the Rubbertail.When he

RoadBike Magazine recently profiled the Thunder Bike 2 in their April 2006 edition. RoadBike really liked our unique Thunder Design Process which transformed a new model Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 into a custom cruiser that didn't require fabrication or emptying a trust fund to complete. Scroll down to follow the evolution of this award winning cruiser

I know we been missing in action. We’re just trying to work things out. I guess we're our on our own. We haven’t found any sponsors. Here’s an update. We are still going strong as we can. No one has stepped up yet. But that's cool, we'll make it. We are building an EVO with

Here’s one for you guys who have a little lathe at home and would like to expand your home bike building capabilities. Sprocket spacing can allow for quick and easy chain alignment if you are running wide tire sizes or mismatched tranny configurations. Because the sprocket receives an enormous amount of torque, it is important

This tale will hit home for builders all over the globe. It’s basically an artist’s efforts to delicately touch the waters of an industry he’s dabbled in for years. Japanese Jay, as I call him, has been around Bikernet for over six years representing various Japanese custom motorcycle magazines from Easyriders of Japan to the

Electra Glide owners have a very unique gas cap on their bikes. The bike is designed with a locking gas cap that swings up on a hinge. The original idea works, but it can be a royal pain in the ass when you are out riding and remember your keys are sitting on the desk

Editor’s Note: What you will read is the truth about the writer’s knowledge of big twin H-D transmissions. So this tech is a work in progress. As we glean more notes and information we’ll add it. If you have a question don’t hesitate. We’ll find the info and install it into this tech until this

This is it. New JIMS tools. JIMS make a incredible array of special tools that will make all the difference in the world to almost any Harley mechanical task. We’re going to start to run a tool of the week in the news, but we’re kicking it off with this batch. If you don’t see

Editor’s Note: We are going to work with S&S, Baker, BDL, Compu-Fire and other Bikernet Sponsors, on their most asked tech questions. We’ll try to deliver the info you need access to. The following came from Howard Kelly, the former editor of HOT BIKE, and now an S&S tech editor. “We take tech calls all

Some of the shots in this article are soft or slightly out of focus. So we decided to kick it of with a soft shot to set the stage. Hope you can dig it.My current build uses a Hushboy’s Infusion frame with a concealed Lockstop, internal forkstop arrangement. Photo 1Looking at the front end it

How to: Build An Old Skool BobberOld Skool is kool. A fact celebrated by Wolfgang Publications in their new book. No theme bikes here, learn how to build a real American motorcycle based on a Panhead, Shovelhead or Evo engine. Don’t buy expensive new parts, build your own bobber or chopper from mix-and-match swap-meet parts.Written

I wanted to increase the performance on my 2004 Harley Electra Glide, so that when I was running on the highway, I had the power to pass other vehicles quickly. Also I needed the ability to run 120 MPH whenever I wanted, for as long as I wanted. I also wanted to keep it dependable.

If you live anywhere near Houston, you need to make a pact with The Devil to gain access to one of the best custom shops around, namely Lucky Devil Metal Works. After you fork over your soul, Mr. Devil will grant your wishes. That’s why our friend Manny was happy to get a call from

Soldering, and being able to make up a neat jumper wire, are necessary skills for anyone building a bike. After stripping off the insulation the first step is a dip in some non-acid flux. Next, slide a small piece of shrink wrap onto the wire, followed by the connector. Using a good crimp tool, crimp