For more the 40 years, Performance Machine has been rolling along as the industry leader in brakes, wheels and performance accessories because of passion synonymous with the brand. “Our well-oiled operation is known for both its innovation and attention to details. a direct result of the top-notch people behind the brand” says company President Mark [...]
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Performance Machine Launches Its Biggest Catalog Ever. Promotes Kelli Murrow As Director Of Sales & Marketing
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Brakes, Controls, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Make your ride a little bit more comfortable with these Soft-Touch grips from Arlen Ness that you can match to the same design foot pegs, shifter/brake pegs. Dimpled Kraton rubber over 6061-T6 aluminum, chrome or black, with smooth or engraved tips. For 1976 to 2010 Harley models and customs using cable clutch. Arlen Ness.
Trumpet Shaped Kicker Pedals
Published by December 7th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Kicker pedals. You saw them in all materials, from plastic to cast aluminum, and not always ready to endure for a very long time the abuse of pressure kicking. You saw them in all types of design, but probably never trumpet-shaped… These ones from Acme Choppers feature metallurgy you can believe in for a repetitive tough job: [...]
New Harley Sportster Jockey Shift
Published by December 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.A brand new Jockey Shift kit from Jeff Cochran to easily convert your Harley Sportster stock forward controls to the Jockey Clutch/Hand Shift setup. Everything in it is laser cut 304 stainless & machined billet aluminum. The kit includes all mounting hardware and easy to follow installation instructions. For Sportster 04 & up. . Made [...]
Dare Something Different. Acrylic Grips, Pegs And Caps
Published by November 29th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Near bulletproof acrylic for your grips, pegs, shifter handle and even gas caps. Why not? Try something new to give a different look to your sled. Acrylic has a knurled texturing appearance to offer a good grip, then polished to a glass-like finish. Grips retrofit perfectly to most H-D throttle housings and many aftermarket throttle [...]
Streamline Patented Internal Throttle, Lines And Fittings
Published by November 17th, 2011 in Brakes, Controls, Customs and Editorial.While in Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest, talked to Austin Weiss from Streamline Designs who explained to me that he is now the sole owner of his company and that after many battles he succeeded to have all knockoffs of his patented internal throttle removed from the market. His system doesn’t require any welding, is fitted [...]
SuperTrapp Industries Has Acquired All JayBrake Assets
Published by October 25th, 2011 in Controls, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Perfect for early style bikes or the old-school type one you are building, these switch housings are made from forged brass, extremely compact and of course will work with any function you want to give them like start, horn or others. They are available, from left to right, in polished brass, satin brass, raw brass, [...]
First Available Custom High Bars For Harley-Davidson Blackline Model
Published by September 24th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.At a MSRP of $15,499, the Blackline, the model introduced by Harley-Davidson as “the long, low, no BS Dark Custom with a minimalist throwback stance for today’s freedom seekers” is probably going to be one of the most customized of the factory lineup. No doubt that switching to high bars will be a popular choice [...]
New Harley-Davidson Slipstream Accessories Collection
Published by September 15th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.A new custom look with genuine Harley-Davidson accessories. The new Slipstream Collection combines mirror-finish chrome surfaces and contrasting black pads that complement both blacked-out and chrome-covered custom motorcycles. The collection includes grips, mirrors, footboard inserts and foot control pads that feature aero-inspired spears deeply embedded in the surface, and square-shouldered rubber pads for contemporary looks [...]
Cafe Racer Style 39 mm Clip-On Bars
Published by September 7th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Cafe Racer motorcycles were modified for speed and good handling rather than comfort. A signature trait were low, narrow handlebars that allowed the rider to “tuck in” to reduce wind resistance and offered better control when in that posture. Referred to as “clip-ons” they are a must accessory for all bikes mimicking the ergonomics of [...]
King Knurl Billet Series. From Harleys To Kawasakis…
Published by September 1st, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.In this economy, diversification is king. In January 2005 Revolution Manufacturing stunned the V-Twin market with the release of the only carbon fiber frame for the v-twin followed by the highly successful carbon fiber wheels for v-twins in 2006 for which the company got many professional awards. But even a leader in Carbon Fiber for [...]
New Twist On Handlebar Rubber Grips
Published by August 31st, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Rubber grips are extremely popular because comfortable and aesthetically working well on today’s bike styles. These new handlebar Kustom Grips are made in soft and durable rubber, with a removable white plastic end flange. Available in 3 different colors, blue, red and a very nice grey, a color missing with other brands. No black? The [...]
Old Skool Extra Narrow Triple Tree
Published by August 28th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.After the fat tires excess, the custom motorcycle industry made a 180-degree towards building from the ground up with skinny tires. Front ends went from wide glide, to mid to narrow and now to extra-narrow glide. It will be difficult for anyone to propose a narrower triple tree than this one, 1,25″ (31,75mm) narrower than [...]
Armor Clear Film Paint & Chrome Protection For Harley-Davidson Touring Front Ends
Published by August 25th, 2011 in Accessories, Controls and Editorial.I already introduced you to Motorcycle Armor, a company specializing in pre-cut optically invisible film kits for your Harley. After releasing kits for bags, bag lids, gas tanks, side covers and fenders, the company is now releasing a paint & chrome protection film to protect from road rash, rock chips and bug acids the front [...]
Fiber Carbon Revolution
Published by July 25th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.Since 2005 Michael Kamalian from Revolution Cycle Manufacturing is familiarizing all custom builders with the multiple options offered by the best of carbon fiber technology. In 6 years, he went from 5 and 6-sopke one-piece wheels in all popular sizes, in average 10x stronger than billet aluminum and able to outlast you and your bike [...]
LA Choppers Prime Apes For Harley-Davidson Touring Models
Published by July 10th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.LA Choppers is introducing specially designed tall bars to fit Harley Davidson Batwing fairing models. Called Prime Apes, they will work with both electronic and cable throttles and are drilled for easy internal wiring. The bars are 13″ high, thickness is 1.25” with a 1” clamping area. Available in brilliant chrome and gloss black powdercoat. [...]
Covingtons New Footprint Floorboards
Published by July 6th, 2011 in Accessories, Controls and Editorial.You heard about the ancient legend of the devil’s footprints, a series of unusual marks appearing after a light snowfall for a total of over 100 miles following primarily straight lines across high walls, haystacks, rivers and on top of snow-covered roofs. Many believed it was the tracks of Satan… Maybe it was Jerry Covington’s [...]
Arlen Ness Deep Cut Flat Shifter Rods
Published by June 30th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.New in the Arlen Ness 2011 catalog are these 2 “Deep Cut” shifter rods . Particularity, in addition to “shift up” design, is that unlike traditional shifter rods with unsightly helm joints, each end has a pressed in bearing for a very clean look. Designed to work on all HD models except FDX/FXR, XL. Made [...]
Pullback Handlebar For Harley-Davidson Blackline Model
Published by June 29th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.This year, Harley-Davidson launched its new Blackline Softail model whose visual elements are borrowed from the original bobber movement combined with a raw style embraced by today’s young bike builders. But the company must have realized that the original-equipment handlebar was giving a forward position to the rider, especially if he or she is short. [...]
Air Cushioned Grips. With Or Without Throttle Assist.
Published by June 11th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Avon Grips is already well known for the quality or their air cushioned ergonomic grips. I think the first company to have offered such a concept on several of their models. Then, Avon proposed a version adding a throttle assist to their grips. And now you can buy the trottle assist as an add-on that [...]
New Deville Hourglass Pegs To Match Their Grips
Published by June 10th, 2011 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.For evident reason of style coherence thee vast majority of bikers buy both their grips and pegs (including shifter and brake pegs) together. So, Deville Cycles rushed to add these hourglass pegs to their existing hourglass grips. Same choice, in solid brass or aluminum with a contoured shape and fine satin machined finish. 3 rows [...]
Cable kits For Harley Davidson Touring Models With ABS Brakes
Published by May 22nd, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Changing your bars for the position and look you like the most will almost always require that you replace them to adjust their respective lengths. You may be refrained to do it because you are worried that your Harley Touring ABS model will make it difficult to find the proper new cables for the job. [...]
New Forward Controls From Supreme Legends USA
Published by May 5th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.Not easy to re-invent the forward control. Most often than not, what is new is a development or re-design of different ideas already floated around by other brands. Still, after some tweaking and creative machining the final product may look different. For example the top model featured here called “Money Shot” mixing the popular drill [...]
New BMX Inspired Aluminum Floorboards
Published by April 29th, 2011 in Builders, Controls, Customs and Editorial.From his small shop in Prior Lake, Minnesota, Chad Pearson designs and produces in-house a few cool parts. He is a third generation machinist who started custom work at the age of fifteen building skateboards and snowboards. Now with two decades of machining and CNC experience, Chad delivers high quality motorcycle frames, springer front ends [...]
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