I wrote before about these bags conceived to hold the battery of your motorcycle, starter relay & circuit breakers and all what you need to wire your bike and hide all the clutter. Nash Motorcycle release a new version of these bags (models Ol Bag, Sancho Bag, or Half & Half Bag) to turn the [...]
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Nash Motorcycle Improved Juice Bags. More Punch.
Published by March 16th, 2010 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.
Wire Plus Old School Power Control Module
Published by March 10th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Wire Plus Powersports Electronics introduces a new contrast style “Old School” seat post replacement assembly which includes billet housing, power control module and key switch. It is designed with a CNC machined ball-milled design on its teardrop shaped billet assembly and features a much more robust ignition key. The power control module has four separate power [...]
Kilby Deuce Handmade Motorcycle Parts
Published by February 15th, 2010 in Builders, Controls, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Here is a a very good address for some very cool handmade parts that you will find nowhere else.
They are quite original and go from handlebars to license plate mounts, from fittings and bungs to fuel gauges and valves to bolt-on and weld-on risers. Call Marc at: 757 620 9538 Kilby Deuce
Headwinds Carbon Fiber Headlight
Published by January 22nd, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Since I recently wrote about carbon fiber motorcycle parts for a lighter overall weight or simply for racing/high tech looks, here a good address for a smooth 5-3/4″ long and 6″ diameter standard headlight (my preferred size on any bike) in natural carbon fiber with black metal clamp ring/bracket (you can opt for polished or [...]
Heart Shaped Motorcycle Horn Covers For Breast Cancer Awareness.
Published by January 2nd, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Show chrome, powder coated, pinstriped, red, pink with Breast Cancer awareness ribbons etc, these heart shaped horn covers in high grade 356 AA aluminum will do what they are supposed to do to protect your horn and with a portion of your purchase will help your local Breast Cancer Foundation. Any custom order accepted if [...]
Power To The Harley Sportster®
Published by December 30th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.The Wide-Band, Closed-Loop ThunderMax EFI System is now available for all 2010 XL-model Harley Sportsters®. The ThunderMax with AutoTune has been re-designed to fit in the new-for-2010 ECM location, making installation a breeze. The ThunderMax for 2010 XL Sportsters® includes a PigTail Harness for easy access to the communication port. Simply install, plug-In, download a [...]
How ThunderMax Works. Demonstration Setup.
Published by December 20th, 2009 in Editorial, Electrical and Engines.In this ThunderMax AutoTune video, the company demonstrates how the AutoTune works to correct a grossly mis-tuned map. Watch in real-time as the AutoTune goes to work and corrects the featured map page …
ACCEL New Charging System Components For Metric Motorcycles
Published by December 11th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Many of you are working on metric bikes. So you will be please to know that ACCEL, since 30 years one of the best companies in the motorcycle biz (already offering premium electrical components for use on American V-Twin Motorcycles), is launching more and more products to equip your foreign bike (Cruiser, Sport Bike) and [...]
No kidding. It is proven over and over that fashion, music, art, trends, etc reflect the economic times we are living. Must be the reason why so many newly built bikes are black (a nightmare for magazine editors all desperately looking for bikes with some colors..).
So now everybody the biz has his Dark, Somber, Sinister [...]
Nash Motorcycle Electric Juice Saddlebag
Published by November 14th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.But where do I hide my battery, my relays, my wiring, etc? n my saddlebag, of course. It has been done before by many builders, including this writer. Now Nash Motorcycle company offers what they call the “Juice Bag”. Not only find a place to hold all your electrical essentials (your rain gear will go [...]
License Plate Frame Relocators
Published by November 1st, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Everybody wants to clean the clutter of a Harley-Davidson Softail or Bagger rear fender. Many options and license plate relocators are available. Like these stainless steel license plate relocators sold with or without a tombstone style taillight. When installed, the plate relocator moves the plate mounting location down below the taillight or light bar depending on your [...]
Harley Sportster Riders. Unleash The Ponies.
Published by October 31st, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Newly added to its full line of Engine Management Systems for Harley-Davidson models, the ThunderMax Autotune for Sportster XR1200 allows you to maximize engine power performance with total control of your EFI system. It’s a complete replacement engine management system that replaces the stock Electronic Control Module (ECM). Not an add-on box or signal modifier. The [...]
Harley Sportster Speedo Relocation Bracket
Published by October 30th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.On a Harley-Davidson there are some parts you want to change and some you want to keep because they are functional. But as soon as you change one part you are often obliged to relocate another one. On a Sportster, a lot of you are changing their handlebars but wonder where to reinstall the speedo.
Easy [...]
From the mind of Brian Elliott in his small machine shop in Illinois called “Black Sunshine Custom”, this interesting taillight that you can order in several configurations, by itself, with an horizontal or vertical license plate support and even an attached oil filter! Why not to save space? Evidently Brian style breathes hot rods, metal [...]
Tombstone Taillight Revisited
Published by September 30th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.A Classic among the Classics, the Tombstone is probably the most well known taillight housing. Seems like this model in different slightly improved shapes cannot reach its end of life cycle…
This one from Softbrake is a stand alone eliminating the top license plate glass and bracket. It’s a direct bolt-on to replace the Harley-Davidson factory [...]
New Lighting Cocktail. The Martini Lights.
Published by September 23rd, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Not much has happened during these last years in terms of light design. So, I like this new line of Martini lights, headlight, taillight/brake light/ turn signals just released by Todd’s Cycle. They are aluminum CNC machined quality lights and equipped with the the brightest LED’s available on the market (LED’s resist to vibrations, not [...]
Introduction To Accel Self Learning Module For EFI Motorcycles
Published by September 17th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.The Accel SLM Module let you automatically re-calibrate and optimize your EFI bike after modifications like exhaust pipes, air cleaner, intake, intake, cams, etc. for a smoother running engine. It’s a direct plug-in installation. Just plug & ride…(Because we found out that publishing this video creates problems for you to load pages of the Blog, [...]
Spyke New Super Torque Stealth Starters For Big Twins
Published by September 16th, 2009 in Customs, Electrical and Engines.First, these Super Torque Stealth Spyke starters have beautiful minimalist lines and all bolts are concealed. The outer cover can even be custom engraved with the name of your bike, logo or whatever. They are are offered in 11 colors with a 1.4 kw configuration. Equipped with an optional Syke Krypto-9 Starter Drive they offer [...]
Vintage Style Connection To Your Spark Plugs
Published by September 8th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial, Electrical and Engines.Strip the end of your spark plug wire. Attach the rajah terminal to the wire. Slide this wire terminal on the top of your spark plug. Secure attachment by screwing in the brass nut.
Will work with any any modern spark plug with a removable top nut. The list includes NGK, Champion, and any other major [...]
Old School Tail Lights From Jammer Club
Published by August 27th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Started in 1970, “Jammer Cycle Products” was offering a righteous collection of all the stuff you needed to build a chopper, Today, the “Jammer” brand is part of Custom Chrome Inc. and its today’s catalog is well known among custom builders as the place to find cool Old School parts. Like this new Scalloped tail [...]
Motorcycle Vertical Tag Legal Again In Florida.
Published by July 3rd, 2009 in Accessories, Editorial and Electrical.Since October 2008 vertical license plate were illegal in the State of Florida. The first fine to violate the law was a whopping $1000…
Abate of Florida reports that governor Charlie Crist signed an amended bill restoring the legality of the use of a vertical tag for motorcycles and scooters if it cannot be adjusted or flipped [...]
Smart move from a company called Trask Performance. Relocating the V-Rod gauge cluster from the handlebars to the top of the air box. Not only a much cleaner look but more functionality with a performance attitude. Crafted from rugged, durable fiberglass, the Trask Air Box Cover is a simple and quick, direct replacement for your [...]
New Accel Self-Learning Module For Fuel Injected Harley-Davidson. Just Plug And Ride.
Published by June 25th, 2009 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.After 4 years of development and testing, Accel a division of Prestolite Performance, specializing in high quality ignition and electrical components for American made Harley-Davidson motorcycles, is about to release next week the SLM EFI Module. This self-learning technology compensates for changing loads, weather conditions and altitude while you ride. It automatically re-calibrates and optimizes [...]
Clear Polycarbonate Magneto Covers
Published by June 13th, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.This brand new magneto cover is clear polycarbonate, which has, as you may know, outstanding impact and heat resistance. This ine won’t melt, warp or crack and leave you stranded on the side of the road like the cheap counterpart made out of cheap plastic. This cover fit any Fairbanks-Morse bodied magneto, such as Morris [...]
Radiantz New Flexible Smoked LED Array.
Published by June 5th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Radiantz has well known for manufacturing some of the highest quality and brightest LED Products. Their LED motorcycle Lights includes patented Flexible LED arrays, Top FX, Side FX, tail lights, turn signals, strobe modules, brake light modulators, clear , read, amber and now smoked lenses. Featured here is their flexible LED arrays with the new [...]
This “Quadrant” will not help you solve astronomical problems, but I think that the industrial tool design of this side-mount license plate bracket is quite interesting to complete a retro look. Made out of cast aluminum it mounts off of your axle and includes the license plate bracket, the axle mount, and hardware. Optionally, you [...]
Klock Werks Series Bagger Gauge Kits
Published by May 23rd, 2009 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Auto Meter is the official gauge of NHRA and NASCAR and now the unofficial easy-to-read hot rod style gauge for kustom baggers as designed by Klock Werks. The 2 companies have teamed up to deliver four new six-gauge kits to elevate any bagger project to the next level of custom.
The RideMaxx™ Plus Wireless EFI Tuner by AMFD lets you feel the power of what your bike can do with more upgraded features like; fuel accelerator pump to deliver extra fuel to match the engine’s needs and snappier throttle response during quick throttle movements. Includes software for most portable Bluetooth enabled devices and is wireless [...]
Wire Plus New Shield Wiring System
Published by May 18th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Electrical.Wire Plus Powersports Electronics introduces their newly designed “Shield” wiring system that mounts the power control module and ignition switch together. The power control module features Solid State breakers that never need replacing, is waterproof and has separate circuits for the ignition, accessories, head light, running lights and an isolated compression release circuit. It also [...]
Released at the Cincinnati V-twin Expo, these 2 direct plug-in gauges for Harley-Davidson 2004 & up, one for Sporsters & Dynas, the other for Road Kings, Softails and Deuce. Extremely bright LED’s for maximum viewing in direct sunlight. Dakota Digital.
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