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Clubman Bars

Cyril Huze — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:24:07 +0000

A shape of handlebar not easy to find. For a look and riding position that you must get for any Café-Racer inspired custom motorcycle. Chrome or black. Total width 29″. $109.00 At Biltwell

Deep South Choppers Satin Controls

Cyril Huze — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:24:21 +0000

I like very much these hot rod inspired controls with a satin look (please, don’t chrome them!). Deep South Choppers, a shop based in Baton Rouge, collaborated with Switch Blade Billet, a Californian manufacturer to produce them and the result is superb. Don’t worry, matching hand controls are also available, and the only danger of ordering them is that you will want the satin look all over your bike. The foot controls fit Evo style frames, so for Harley models it’s years 1999 and before. They retail at a very appealing price of $399.00 and matching hand controls, with or without switches, start at $349.00. At Deep South Choppers.

Arlen Ness New Deep Cut Design Line

Cyril Huze — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:43:14 +0000

Due to the recession and cash flow being at an all time low in the custom motorcycle industry, not many are releasing brand new design lines. But Arlen Ness does it again with this “Deep Cut” line of rider and passenger floorboards and pegs and also grips and shifter/brake pegs (not shown here).

Should I say that these deep CNC machined cuts are cutting edge? (pun intended). The multi-faceted billet design features see-thru windows and a tapered outside diameter, making the “Deep Cut” family a truly unique design. Available in chrome or black anodizing. Perfect for the V-Twin biker who wants a full new and coherent design without asking himself too many questions about what’s going to look good on his ride. At Arlen Ness Store.

New Thunder Cycle Mini Floorboards

Cyril Huze — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:46:04 +0000

It was the 1st custom part I noticed on Icon, the new Lorenzo Cycles chopper model built by Eddie Trotta. Proof that you can re-invent the floorboard. They were used instead of pegs for the rider, not for the passenger (although they can) and I thought they were looking pretty cool. Eddie told me that they were recently released, So, now you know where to find them. Thunder Cycle Design.

Italian Hand Controls Jewelry

Cyril Huze — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:26:20 +0000

Italian design. You don’t explain. You just watch and admire it. Travel there to understand…

Modern with a vintage inspiration, these hand controls mixing aluminum and brass have ergonomic details like a rib on top of the lever for a better and more comfortable grip and exquisite hardware details difficult to show you on this picture. But if you want a set, beauty has a big price, especially after you make the conversion from Euros to devaluated US Dollars. Get the bad news yourself after you visit Kustomtech Italy.

Custom Chrome Presents Santee Handlebars

Cyril Huze — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:15:17 +0000

Santee® handlebars offer the features and quality of more expensive bars for a fraction of the cost. Features like exceptional chrome and anodized finish, “Swedged” 1 1/4″ to 1″ grip transition and pre-installed pull wires for simplified internal wiring installation. At your Custom Chrome Dealer.

Riding. What Is Your Preferred Position.

Cyril Huze — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:30:52 +0000

Paughco recently added 3 new handlebar styles to give you more options matching your bike style and your preferred riding position. On top, the 1- The Mini Z is a traditional style 1” “Z” bar, but with just 1 ½” rise, 2” pullback, 10” center section with 4” drop and 29 ½” overall width. Mini-Z’s go for just $118.95. 2- The “Boardtrack” Springer Bars feature 1 ¼” diameter tubing going down to 1” at controls and grips placement. The design integrates .675” diameter hollow mounting studs that exit below the tree and allow you to route your bike’s wiring through the mounting studs. Supplied with extra large I.D. polymere bushings and washers. Available in 8” and 11” rises with 7” pullback and 31 ½” width. Retailing for $229.95. 3- The Springer Bars has just been re-introduced. These nostalgic bars are identical, in looks, to low slung handlebars found on early factory boardtrack race machines. Paughco’s version is 1” diameter with heavy and mounting applications to both Paughco and early OEM in-line springers. These bars are HOT and go for just $255.95. Call on my behalf 775-246-5738 or visit Paughco.

New JayBrake Hand Controls

Cyril Huze — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:11:52 +0000

Many of you are customizing a stock Harley-Davidson model and when working on your hand controls want to be able to keep your factory switch housings to preserve all electrical functions originally on your bike. A good “clean looking” choice are these STK controls from JayBrake. They have several interesting features such as the 2-piece design that clamps from the bottom to hide the holding bolts and the possibility to use almost any stock HD lever. Available with 7/16 or 3/8 banjo thread; 9/16 or 11/16 bor. Offered in polish, chrome or black anodizing finish. Each side sold separately. MSRP: Right Hand: Polish $310.95, Chrome or Black $344.95. Left Cable Clutch: Polish $183.95, Chrome or Black $218.95. JayBrake.

New Berseker Foot Controls

Cyril Huze — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:46:39 +0000

Some will qualify them as retro looking. Others as techno-industrial. Doesn’t matter. They are minimalists and look pretty good in black anodizing and brass plating (yes, you can get them in boring polish or chrome). These new Berseker controls are offered in forward or mid-control versions, with models for Softail Evo & Twin Cam, FXR & Dyna with optional 2″ extension for tall riders. At Supreme Legends USA

Covington Customs New Shift Linkages

Cyril Huze — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:22:18 +0000

These new Shift Linkages directly replace the stock shift linkage for all Harley-Davidson FX, Softail models, 98 and earlier FL models, or 99- present FL Touring models (Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, & Road King). They all feature built-in swivel hardware for a clean look and smooth shifting. Measures 12.25” in length. CNC machined from billet aluminum. Available in a classic finned or dimpled style. The finned style comes in your choice of chrome, or black anodize with machined fins, or black anodize with diamond cut fins. The dimpled style comes in a chrome or black anodize finish with machined dimples. Made in the USA. At Covingtons Customs or call 580.256.2939

Arlen Ness Retro Floorboards

Cyril Huze — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:04:56 +0000

These Ness Retro Floorboards are styled to match the Arlen Ness Retro line. Constructed from chrome plated billet aluminum with full length rubber inserts offering excellent grip and comfort.

Designed to fit 80-09 FLT/FLHT/FLHR and 00-09 FLST models. Matching passenger boards are designed for 93-09 FLT models. $399.95 at Arlen Ness Online Store.

Black Vintage Handlebars For Harley-Davidson FL Models 86-09

Cyril Huze — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:33:17 +0000

You asked for them and Roland Sands listened. Here they are in black powder-coat for your 86-09 FL. Hand welded in the USA, these bars feature a gusset in the upper corner that provides that vintage look while keeping the bars clean. They feature 1” Diameter to Accept Stock Or Aftermarket Hand Controls. They are knurled, slotted and drilled to allow internal wiring. Stylish multi-hole drilled corner gussets. Fully TIG welded. Removable chrome billet aluminum end caps included. (From left to right, models Convoy, Glider & Lazy Boy). To order your own, just contact your local Drag Specialties Dealer; or if you are ordering internationally visit Roland Sands to find your closest dealer.

New Accutronix Night Series Controls For Touring Models

Cyril Huze — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:20:38 +0000

Since 3 years, the Black Contrast look (black anodizing in contrast to polished aluminum) is very big for any billet aluminum part. So, logically Accutronix has taken their CNC machined 6061 T-6 billet controls and black anodized and contrast cut them to create their ‘Night Series’. These controls are perfect for any ‘blacked out’ Bagger They are available for all Harley-Davidson Touring and FL models from 1986 to present in Diamond or Slotted styles. Suggested retail price from $409.99 to $894.99. Footpegs from $134.99 to $194.99. At your Custom Chrome Dealer.

LegUp LandinGear For Harley-Davidson Touring Models

Cyril Huze — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:17:50 +0000

Imagine the ability to steady your bike as you come to a stop, have it held upright at a light or stop sign with your feet on the pegs (you really should put them down, but you don’t have to!!), then have the support automatically retract as you accelerate !! The Patent-pending LegUp LandinGear system was created for those who for whatever reason are concerned about, or unable to hold up these 850 lb monsters as they come to a stop. New riders, bad knees, bad hips, bad passengers?!? This is a new device that helps people keep their Harleys upright. It is computer controlled. The rider can lower the wheels at slow speed for balance and they retract automatically upon acceleration. Soon to be available for Honda GL1800’s. Watch the Video and read more at LegUp LandinGear

Performance Machine Launches Team PM Sport Bike Marketing Program

Cyril Huze — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:43:01 +0000

You are one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle forged wheels, brakes, discs and related accessories. You know that you need to diversify your parts line-up from American Bikes to Metrics to Sport Bikes. So, you showcase your parts on a selection of custom bikes of the best builders. Then feature these bikes in your catalogs. Gve these builders exclusive distribution of some of your new products.

I just summarized what is the 2010 Sport Bike Marketing Program of Performance Machine for end of 2009/2010.

TEAM PM consists of 3 of the top custom sport bike builders/retailers in the nation including Robert Fisher of Roaring Toyz, Jonathan Reed of Sport Chrome and Mike McCoy of McCoy Motorsport. Mark Finnie, President of Performance Machine says that “they carefully picked their new marketing “partners” based on the accomplishments and reputation of their organization and the character of the people involved. They have earned the support of PM and we look forward to creating a successful marketing”. Each “partner” will receive a wheel design of their choice that will be sold exclusively through their company and in exchange will showcase, market PM products and their emerging technologies. Performace Machine.

Aeromach Acquired By Paul Aiken

Cyril Huze — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:41:23 +0000

Aeromach, manufacturer of after-market tricky mirrors and other billet custom accessories for both American (since 1992) & Metric motorcycles since 1996), was acquired by Paul Aiken and relocated to North Carolina. Aeromach’s founder Richard Fouhy started manufacturing by making parts for M-1 tanks, helicopters and space shuttle components. When the aerospace industry started to slow down, he constructed parts for his own ride, a 1981 Shovelhead. Then the company expanded by branding first a line of custom mirrors. New owner Paul Aiken has a heavy professional background in commercial and residential real estate at Sperry Van Ness. Aiken states that “Aeromach enjoys great name recognition and a reputation for high quality American-made products, which I plan to continue.” Aeromach.

Arlen Ness Bagger Mirrors

Cyril Huze — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:36:13 +0000

Although we all know that your bagger mirrors should be functional, I agree with Arlen Ness on the fact that they don’t have to look like borrowed from a SUV. The minimum necessary size seems to be this one (it could be in other shapes). Integrated mounting design cleans up the handlebars and blends the mirrors into the fairing. Direct replacement on 2006-2008 FLHX (Street Glide models) and easily fitted to other Touring models with fairings. Black powder coated, die-cast construction. Sold as a pair MSRP $89.99. At Arlen Ness or via the Custom Chrome Online Catalog.

Bagger Anti Rattle Shift Linkages

Cyril Huze — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:40:33 +0000

Improve a little bit your bagger by using these Softbrake shift linkage arms in conjunction with spring loaded spacers and caps. The combo will help you eliminate that annoying rattle and cover the end of the stock shaft inner shift arms. These linkage arms are direct replacements for OEM inner arms found on 1982 to present FLH touring models. Precision machined from 6061 billet aluminum they are available in show chrome or black powder coated. Arms retail for $75.00. Spring loaded spacers go for $17.00 (short) and $19.00 (long), standard spacer is $16.00 and the cap runs $17.00. Softbrake.

Inverted Control Levers Are Back

Cyril Huze — Thu, 21 May 2009 01:50:36 +0000

I don’t need to explain why they are again so popular. But apparently, not many of you know where to buy a set of inverted levers. So, here an address where you can find them in 2 versions, smooth and teardrop finned designs. They are available for 7/8” and 1” handlebars, the levers hooking up to standard controls cables running through the bars. Maund Speed Equipment.

New and Improved LA County Choprods Internal Throttle

Cyril Huze — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:36:40 +0000

Gard Hollinger of LA County Choprods has redesigned his internal throttle assembly and he states that it is better then eve. This new unit now uses a “slide plunger” with 2 thread-in double ball bearing pin and bearing assemblies. In addition the new aluminum “outer tube” has (2 spiral travel grooves and has been lengthened in order to close the inner end of the travel grooves to eliminate the possibility of misshaping the tube when your handgrip set screws are tightened. Finally, both the “outer tube” and the “slide plunger” are now hard anodized, providig for smoother operation and longer life. Made in the USA. Suggested retail price is $185.00. More info at LA County Choprods or call 310-353-2467.

New Chubby Bleed Feed Suspension Kit

Cyril Huze — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:42:42 +0000

This suspension air system let you control your ride height and rebound on your FLH or FLHT 85-09. It is easily adjusted at the flip of a switch for complete comfort for the rider’s weight with or without passenger, and road conditions. Minimum retracted is 10/11” maximum extended is 12/13”, so letting you do an adjustment up to 2”. The system includes two air cylinder machined from 6061 T-6billet aluminum, an air-control valve, DOT approved 1/4″ line and fitting, plus switch harness, hardware and line cutter. One year warranty and made in the U.S.A. Call on my behalf Mike Ferris at 562-941-2451mentioning special offer of $1395 instead of $1595. Platinum Air Suspension.

Foot Controls For Harley Shovelhead

Cyril Huze — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:57:27 +0000

Black Sunshine Customs are now introducing Foot Controls for 4-speed Shovels with Ratchet Top and/or Baker 6 into 4 Transmissions. These controls are available for foot clutch and jockey shifting. The other option is Foot Clutch and Rear Brake operated by Hand Control. Foot Controls come raw with option of black powder coating or chrome). Pegs are available in aluminum or brass. Prices start at $350.00. Call Brian at visit Black Sunshine Customs.

New Controls By Stevenson’s Cycle

Cyril Huze — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:46:50 +0000

These new controls conceived by Steve Broyles Sr. of Stevenson’s Cycle are made of steel instead of billet aluminum. Controls are available with left side shifter or hydraulic foot clutch and are sold in sets or separately. They fit all 4-speed frames, as well as Softails up to 99. They will fit 2000 and up Harleys with an adapter kit. Choose your color combination: they are available in all black, all chrome, chrome and brass, black and brass, chrome and black, black and chrome and knurled or smooth brass toe pegs. Of course, you can also powder-coat them any color matching your paint job with any color. The footpeg covers can be used on any 1” handlebars. Contact Steve in Michigan on my behalf 734-641-2200. Steveson’s Cycle.

New Tracker Grips

Cyril Huze — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:18:57 +0000

Roland Sands Design introduces their new Tracker Grips. Wrapped with Renthal™ rubber to ensure that your hand never slips off, no matter how hard you twist the throttle. These grips feature RSD speed-dots to compliment the RSD Venturi Speed 7 air cleaner and RSD wheels. They are also CNC- Machined from billet aluminum and are available in Contrast Cut™ or Chrome with an RSD laser engraved logo to cap it off. To order contact your local Drag Specialties dealer. Or if you are ordering internationally visit Roland Sands Design to find your closest dealer.

More New Old School Chopper Parts

Cyril Huze — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:34:57 +0000

After working in his father’s motorcycle shop, Warren Heir Jr. just started his own company in Milwaukee, and is already offering a few cool retro parts. First, super narrow triple trees available in 35, 39, or 41mm. Sold with hardware and 1” steering stem. Then this Kicker pedal with a vintage look and feel manufactured from 6061-T6 aluminum Two designs are available including Fab-Kevin Spindle for $100.00. And to match, these “Holy Foot Pegs machined out of 2024 aircraft quality aluminum. $125.00 per pair. JRS Cycle Products.

Retro View

Cyril Huze — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:28:20 +0000

Don’t bitch. If you ride you, from time to time you have to look back and a mirror can be a better and safer alternative than turning your head every time.

So, you want it small? Lick’s Cycles is now offering these bare bones mini mirrors that can do the job without cluttering your bars. They fit to stock lever mirror mount provisions, are fully adjustable, both side to side and up and down.

Lick’s Hard Core Mini Mirrors are offered in chrome or black and priced right at just $19.99 (don’t put these on a Bagger!!!). Lick’s Cycles.

Exile Cycles Hidden Switch Handlebar Kit

Cyril Huze — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:13:26 +0000

Using the technology from Grip Ace, Exile Cycles proposes this hidden switch bar kit. The strip can be mounted anywhere but is shown here inserted into the grip and directly into the handlebar. This little beauty allows one stealthy rubber ‘switch-strip’ to control all your switching needs: turn-signals, horn, Hi/Lo beam – and holding two switches together will even operate the starter! Just one small wire exits the bars and it connects to a tiny module that is easily mounted under the gas-tank. Hidden Switch Bar kit sells for $325. For more information contact Exile Cycles or call 818 255 3330

Storz Performance Accessories for Harley-Davidson XR1200

Cyril Huze — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:26:10 +0000

A new line of accessory upgrades has been developed specifically for Harley-Davidson new XR1200 model (2008-09). The list starts with a new 2:2 high pipe dirt track style exhaust system by BUB. Available in chrome or black ceramic finish with wrap-around heat shields covering the head pipes. Other items include a Storz billet aluminum Rearset Footpeg Kit with a more compact shift linkage system, Storz/Ceriani Adjustable Steering Damper Kit, YSS Racing Shocks which are adjustable for damping and length, Solo Seat Tail Section, Saddlemen Seat pad, Brake Tech Full Floating Front Disc Kit, and more. For more detailed info on these products, go to the Storz Performance website.

Roland Sands New Moto Foot Pegs

Cyril Huze — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:05:37 +0000

An aggressive, yet clean look for these new “Moto Foot Pegs” born from Roland’s love for dirt track bikes. “Mud inspired”, they are designed for strength and durability. Made out of billet aluminum alloy with a machined featherweight ventilated body for performance and grip. And in case you hit those corners a little bit to tight they will pop up so that you can keep your line. Roland Sands Design

West Coast Choppers Bear Trap II Floorboards

Cyril Huze — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:26:49 +0000

What you are looking at is a complete revamp of the original West Coast Choppers FTW Bear Trap style that I introduced to you 1 year ago. Second version features full front boards and new matching iron for the passenger. The new boards feature billet steel frame and unmistakable Bear Trap lip. The highly polished stainless steel foot plates have a rugged industrial look with the WCC logo integrated into the design. Sold separately, the front boards run $650.00 including WCC shift arm and brake pedal with pivoting Bear Trap style actuating control plate. The matching passenger boards retail for $550.00. Both are designed for 1980 to 2008 FL touring/bagger models. West Coast Choppers.