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W
hen it
comes to
motorcycle
safety, ev-
eryone has
an opinion and an argument
as to what is or isn’t safe and
what should and shouldn’t be
required. As we all know the
touchiest of subjects and con-
stantly debated is helmets. And
while I personally wear a hel-
met every time I ride, I am a full
proponent of rider’s choice and
feel that any adult who has a
motorcycle license should have
the right to choose whether or
not they want to wear a helmet
or any type of protection for
that matter.
Actually when it comes to
working for the magazine and
riding, I wear full gear: boots,
jeans, jacket, gloves, a helmet,
and glasses. The head-to-toe
protection is mostly condition-
ing from years of riding test
bikes, as most companies require us
to gear up anytime we ride their bikes.
However, when it comes to riding my
personal bike on my own time, I pretty
much always dress to the hilt as well.
But I’ll admit I’m not perfect (far from it
if you ask Ernie or Jordan), sometimes
I might wear just a t-shirt instead of a
jacket, and depending on how many
days in a row I’ve worn the one pair of
jeans I own, I might switch them out for
a pair of Dickies. The two things that
never change are the headwear and
footwear. While I may wear a full-face
helmet one day and a beanie the next,
or slip on a pair of tennis shoes instead
of boots (very rarely), my head and feet
are always covered one way or another.
Now, I am not trying to preach or ad-
vocate that everyone should completely
gear up every time they ride, like I said,
I am all for people making their own
choices when it comes to riding attire. I
will say however, that I think sometimes
people need to use a little more com-
mon sense and think before they fi re up
their bike. Lately at some of the rallies
I’ve noticed quite a few people hop-
ping on their bikes in nothing more than
a pair of shorts and fl ip-fl ops or even
worse barefooted. Sure motorcycling
is all about the freedom of the wind in
your face and enjoying the ride. But it’s
also about being sensible and making
smart decisions. I understand that it can
get extremely hot at the rallies and when
you add in the additional heat coming
off of the engine and pipes, throwing
on a pair of pants and boots or tennis
shoes might seem a little excessive for a
quick ride down to the local corner mar-
ket. The practice of wearing shorts and
fl ip-fl ops seems to be more common at
places with an enclosed camping area
and people are traveling from camp to
camp or spot to spot on private roads.
I think people get a false
sense of security in these
places because they aren’t
riding on the open highway
and are riding at much
slower speeds, so they may
do things they normally
wouldn’t do—like cruise
shoeless.
In my opinion, I think
sometimes these places
can be more dangerous
than the highway because
people tend to think since
they aren’t on a “real street”
they can do whatever they
want and ride however
they want. While walking
through some of these
places snapping pictures
I’ve seen some crazy
maneuvers, with people
weaving in and out of
traffi c, riding on the wrong
side of the road and not
just drinking and riding but
drinking while riding. Acci-
dents are called such because they are
unexpected happenings and when you
mix people dropping their guard and
inhibitions while operating a motorcycle
amongst hundreds if not thousands of
other people doing the same it seems
to be a recipe for disaster.
I’m not trying to call anybody out or
put a damper on people, it’s just that
every event it seems like I see more
and more people on their bikes looking
like they just jumped out of a swimming
pool. I know Harleys and custom bikes
are all about attitude, style and looking
“cool” and chicks dig scars, but there
isn’t anything cool about sanding your
little piggy’s off on the pavement and I
don’t think chicks really dig the toe-less
look. Just be smart.
Until next time,
ERIC.ELLIS@SORC.COM
FROM THE EDITOR
This Little Piggy...
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Ladies’ Night
T
ime after time I’m asked,
“What kind of bike do you
ride?” I say it depends on
the day. On any given day
of the week we have a few
different bikes to pick from here at HOT
BIKE; anything from little hardtails,
Sportsters, Softails, and dressers. It
just depends on where we’re going, if
we need to carry some camera gear
and an overnight bag, or if we can just
strap a backpack on
and stuff it with a laptop and point-and-
shoot camera. A few weeks ago I was
out at a local event having a good time
checking out all the girls and bikes, and
as I was cutting through the parking lot
to leave I spotted a two-wheeled bike
I really liked; something cool for the
magazine. I walked over and snapped a
few photos and tucked my card under
the seat. Then a guy walked up to me
and asked what I liked about this bike.
As I was telling him why, he cut me off
and asked about trikes and why I don’t
like them. I was put on the spot be-
cause the guy who was asking me was
a trike owner (he pointed to his trike). I
said, “What makes you think I don’t like
them?” He replied, “I never see them
in your magazine. Why?” I told him that
I personally think a motorcycle should
have two wheels, and I was not a fan of
the way trikes handle: you can’t lean the
bike over through turns, you can’t split
lanes, and it is hard to fi nd one with any
kind of style (or at least my style). How-
ever, I do like sidecars because you can
remove them from the bike and then you
are back on two wheels again. But don’t
get mad at me for not liking trikes! It’s all
about personal taste, right?
Recently, I did have a small change
of heart after seeing this cool three-
wheeler about a week ago at a Street
Chopper party that actually grabbed
my attention to where I thought it was
pretty cool. So if I could fi nd some
more like this one with an H-D motor
in it maybe you would see a trike in the
magazine, you never know…
ERNIE.LOPEZ@SORC.COM
T
he summer months are in
full swing, which is a great
time for everyone, but more
importantly, bikers. The warm
temperatures usually mean
that people are out enjoying themselves,
and lets just face it, people seem to
be in a better mood. It’s also a time to
spend every free second on the open
roads of (insert your favorite location
here) with the wind in our faces and the
sun on our backs. The summer riding
season is something that all of us look
forward to, well, since day one of fall.
But when the leaves start turning col-
ors, the days start getting shorter and
eventually those leaves start falling off of
their limbs, it’s a sign that riding season
is about to change just like the leaves.
Luckily, the colder months don’t have
to suck as bad this year because the
crews of HOT BIKE and HOT BIKE
Baggers teamed up to compile, write,
sweat, toil, bleed, and incur some seri-
ous carpal tunnel, in order to bring you
the 2009 HOT BIKE Baggers Buyer’s
Guide. If you’re looking for inspiration
on your winter bagger project, we just
fi nished bolting together the horn ‘o
plenty ‘o parts guide with a smorgas-
bord of items all for the taking. It’s on the
stands right now so hurry up and go to
your local bookstore, supermarket, Wal-
Mart, etc., and get yours today. Choose
from wheels, shocks, audio equipment,
lighting options, brand new frames,
seats, and more, along with a plethora
of bolt-on widgets to give your bagger
your own personal edge. So if the cold
usually depresses you, the new 2009
HOT BIKE Baggers Buyer’s Guide will
hopefully warm you up!
Bye for now…
Jordan
Project Time!
If you’re looking for inspiration on your winter
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the horn ‘o plenty ‘o parts guide with a smorgas-
bord of items all for the taking.
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were surprised at how quickly the phone started ring-
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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY
The Seminole Hard Rock Roadhouse
and its rolling fl eet of customs was proud
to participate in New Orleans’ fi rst an-
nual Bike Week, held May 6-10, 2009.
The Roadhouse was open daily and
showcased the latest work from some
of today’s hottest custom bike builders, in-
cluding Athena “Chickie” Ransom of Vag-
abond Choppers, Bill Dodge of Bling’s
Cycles, Paul Wideman of Bare Knuckle
Choppers and Paul Yaffee of Paul Yaffee
Originals. The builders kicked off the inau-
gural event at the New Orleans Harley-Da-
vidson Biker Bash with a traditional rock
‘n’ roll Hard Rock Guitar Smash helping to
get New Orleans Bike Week off to a great
start. “New Orleans Bike Week was a
great event, and we were happy to be part
of it,” said Carrie Repp, producer of the
Hard Rock Roadhouse and owner of R&R
promotions. “The city of New Orleans and
the bike week organizers were extremely
welcoming, and we’re confi dent New
Orleans is on its way to becoming a major
destination on the motorcycle rally circuit.”
www.hrroadhouse.com.
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FIND IT ON THE WEB
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Weldcraft now offers downloadable PDFs of spec sheets, replacement parts data,
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model and easily locate replacement parts. For new customers, Weldcraft offers
a downloadable PDF of its full line product catalog, along with spec sheets for its
most popular torch models. Each spec sheet provides technical information on the
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uses. Other valuable PDF downloads include owner’s manuals for select TIG
torches and connection diagrams that provide illustrations for connecting both
air- and water-cooled torches to common power sources. www.weldcraft.com.
Thanks to the efforts of thousands of
AMA members and other concerned
motorcyclists, the sponsor of a proposed
a California law to require motorcycles to
undergo periodic exhaust emissions test-
ing has backed away from the idea. The
measure, Senate Bill 435 introduced this
year by state Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Santa
Monica), would have required all model
year 2000-and-newer on-road motor-
cycles with engine displacements of more
than 280cc to be tested every two years.
The motorcycles would have been includ-
ed in the state Department of Consumer
Affairs “smog check” program, which
involves testing for unacceptable levels of
pollutants in emissions. “This is an initial
victory for California motorcyclists, but
we can’t let our guard down just yet,” said
Nick Haris, AMA western states repre-
sentative. “Senators deserve credit for
recognizing how this proposal would have
created an added burden for motorcy-
clists, motorcycle businesses, and the
cash-starved state bureaucracy, and they
reworked the measure to limit its scope
to focus on catalytic converters. The bill is
on its way to the state Assembly, but we
have to remain vigilant because it could
revert back to its original form.” California’s
motorcycle engine emission standards
are already the strictest in the nation
and, because of their relatively low yearly
mileage totals when compared to other
vehicles, the state’s motorcycles have the
lowest emissions of any motor vehicle
category in California. The emissions
testing provision was dropped out of the
bill and it cleared the Senate on June 1.
The measure is now in the Assembly for
consideration, where it could be further
amended. www.ama-cycle.org.
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SPEAK UP
Hey HOT BIKE,
In regards to Eric’s editorial in the Vol. 41 No.7 issue, my great-
est misuse of tools was undoubtedly the time I tried to save fi ve
minutes so I could leave early and beat the summer traffi c. I had to
take the corner off a 2x4 to make it fi t where it needed to fi t. Rather
than walk the 20 feet across the garage to the table saw, I decided
I could knock the edge off with a chisel and be done quicker. While
holding the 2x4 between my knees, I grabbed the front of the chisel
to make sure it stayed right on the line and held the end of the 2x4
in the same hand. The plan was to give it one good whack, split the
edge off and be on the road. The reality went something like this...
the 2x4 moved as I was swinging the hammer, so the chisel no lon-
ger was on the mark. In fact, the chisel was no longer on the 2x4.
As it slit through my palm fi rst and my pinky second, it fi nally came
to rest in my knee. Needless to say, it took some time to bandage
everything up, clean the blood off the customer’s garage fl oor and
bring the 2x4 to the table saw to trim the edge off so that I could
now fi nish the job properly. My reward for this mental misfi re was
to spend the next two hours sitting in traffi c. Yeah, you’re coming in
loud and clear as usual. Thanks for a great mag. Love the Baggers
mag too.
Ed, via email
Ouch Ed. Yeah, they make the
right tools for the job for a
reason, but we all seem to
learn the hard way, don’t
we. Enjoy these new shades
from Liquid Eyewear, they’ll
help keep pieces of 2x4 and chisel
particles from lodging in your eyes.
Do you have a comment, question, complaint, or something you need to get
off your chest? Then write us at: Speak Up, HOT BIKE
, 2570 E. Cerritos Ave.,
Anaheim, CA 92806, or drop us a line at hot.bike@sorc.com.
}
HOT BIKE,
I noticed you don’t have too many of the
other American made motorcycles in your
magazine other than Harleys and after riding
Harleys for 30 years I decided to try a Victory
so I sold my 10-year-old Softail and bought
an Arlen Ness Kingpin, which I’ve had for four
years now. Of course I took it a step or two
further but that’s why we love motorcycles.
P.S. It was Memorial day and I was visiting
a fallen brother, that is why it was shot in the
graveyard.
Martin, via email
Hey, Martin, we cover Victory Motor-
cycles quite a bit. We’ve done Road Tests,
shown new model launches, tech articles,
and recently ran several custom Victory bike
features. Yeah, Harleys might account for the
bulk of our material, but that’s also what most
of our readers own and ride. But we’ll con-
tinue to run stuff on Victorys, if you’ve got any
suggestions on story ideas let us know.
Dear HOT BIKE,
I would like to give recognition to a
company called Easy Brackets located
in Turlock, California. I purchased their
product (Saddle bag brackets) in 2002
and some of the docking hardware wasn’t
exactly right. I called them up and was
immediately sent all new hardware as well
as an Easy Tote system at no charge for
my inconvenience. The Easy Tote was
about 40 bucks and was very well made
and made me a customer for life. Now
here is the good part. On 4/4/2009 I had
the lock mechanism go out, so I called
the company to order new locks fi guring
they had lasted seven years and that was
normal wear and tear. Well, to my surprise
they sent a new set of locks (not just the
one that broke) at no charge. All compa-
nies should stand behind their product as
well as Easy Brackets does.
Lou B, via email
Hey Lou,
We assure you that there are a lot
more companies that will bend over
backwards for their customers like Easy
Brackets. Unfortunately, more often than
not we tend to only hear complaints about
the bad companies, so thanks for sharing
your experience.
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Hey HOT BIKE,
I have been looking for a list of the Harley codes. I have found
articles, but no actual list. Can you tell me where I could fi nd them?
Pwhite, via email
Hey P,
Are you referring to Harley-Davidson Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(DTC) or model codes? Do a search on Google for “Harley-Da-
vidson DTC” and it wil bring a list of forum websites that have the
codes listed. If you are looking for model designation codes check
our website, hotbikeweb.com, we have an article on there that ran
a few years ago about the model codes. It’s not exactly a list but
does shed some light on the topic.
HOT BIKE Dudes,
Here’s a quick story for you. Last May I was
riding across this great country and in a down-
pour I hydro slid under an 18-wheeler on my
’07 Electra Glide Classic. I look up at the under
carriage of this big f#&*^%g truck and luckily
the driver stopped before any real damage was
done to me or the bike, only cosmetic damage.
The truck driver got out and saw that I was alive
and OK; I was just wet and embarrassed. He
helped me get the bike up and I thanked him
and road to Corona, California, and I changed
the oil, rear tire, etc. Then I started the Run
For the Wall POW MIA ride to Washington,
D.C. Everything was cool, except I had to get
a spring for my kickstand in Albuquerque, New
Mexico. Somewhere outside of Selina, Kansas,
the rear pulley on the bike sheared all the bolts.
I was way ahead of the pack because I wanted
some new duct tape to hold my fairing together
that was busted up in Dallas, Texas. So I’m
stuck on the side of the road, it’s Sunday, and
I am losing hope of making this trip all the way
to D.C. So I call AAA and they say I don’t have
a motorcycle clause on my card (I do now) but
they would send a tow truck. After a couple of
hours this busy tow truck driver shows up with
a motorcycle cradle and off we go to Manhat-
tan, Kansas. We stopped at Manhattan Cycles,
and it turns out they sell and service everything
and they are open because the Run for the Wall
is coming through town that day. The service
tech (I think his name was Ken) says he’s never
seen all the bolts shear off like that and that
they don’t have the parts. But then Ken says
they have a sort of new Ultra downstairs that
they are storing for a guy in the Army who is in
Iraq. Ken says he would take the whole kit, (tire,
rim, and sprocket) off the Ultra and put it on my
bike and I could pick the bike up in the morn-
ing, “would that be OK?” I said no sh#t? Do
it dude! True to his word, Ken called me at the
motel at 9 a.m. Monday and man, those dudes
made my day, trip, etc. I love them and thank
God for that Army dude who was protecting our
great country for storing his bike there.
FATHATCH RVN 67/68 USMC, via email
Fathatch,
Wow! That’s one helluva road trip. Isn’t it
weird how things work out? Here you are, a
retired Marine, supporting our troops with a
cross-country run and a calamity of events try
to take you down. But like a true Marine, you
improvised, adapted, and overcame. Then just
when it looked like all hope might be lost, who
came to your rescue, but an unknown Army
“dude” overseas fi ghting for our country. Great
story Fathatch, glad you made your fi nal des-
tination, and we hope someday you buy that
Army “dude” a beer or 12.
Dear HOT BIKE,
I just wanted to share my experience about my “self-tinkering” on
my motorcycle. I own a 2002 Harley Deuce. It was bone stock when
I bought it. Recently I have made some easy mods and saved some
bucks along the way. I chopped off the ugly plastic license plate hold-
er and installed a Paul Yaffe LED vertical type that mounts right to the
swingarm tube and wired it in to the existing license light harness. This
mod also shows off the rear tire better. I installed a chrome Arlen Ness
Big Sucker kit as well as a set of WCC Hell Bent pipes and changed
the jetting on my CV carb and installed an EZ-JUST idle mixture screw
for fast access tuning. This setup has not been on a dyno yet but
throttle response is excellent without any popping. The new pipes give
the bike a cleaner look and it really exposes the right side rear for all
to see. My next project is changing the handle bars just need to fi gure
out the best positioning. Any suggestions?
Scott, via email
Hey Scott, the Deuce is coming along nicely. Working on your
own bike is very therapeutic. As for the bars, it’s really a matter of
opinion. What’s the overall look you are going for? How comfortable
are the stock bars? If you like them we might suggest going with a
set of T-bars, check carlinidesign.com. The built-in risers will help
clean up the frontend a bit and with different rise and pull back op-
tions you’re bound to fi nd a set that fi ts your riding position.
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Brass and black go together like peas and carrots, as For-
rest Gump, might say. And if you’re a Harley enthusiast
who’s looking to swap your stock controls then you’ve come
to the right place. These new Berserker forward controls
from Supreme Legends are black anodized and feature
brass accents throughout with a 3/4-inch bore master cylin-
der with splined arms for adjustability.
Supreme Legends USA
(714) 504-0715
www.supremelegendsusa.com
Mean City Cycles
(866) 550-SEAT
www.meancitycycles.com
If you’re just not happy with your stock saddle’s comfort,
but you like the way it looks and don’t want to shell out
big bucks for a one-off seat, Mean City Cycles will refi t
your stock seat to better fi t you. Mean City’s process
removes the cover off the stock seat, and then fi ts it with
one of the many new padding options available; from a
simple foam upgrade to adding gel inserts, or both.
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The new internal throttle assembly from LA County Choprods has
been updated and includes a lengthened aluminum outer sleeve
with a closed inner end of the travel grooves so that you can secure
your grip with set screws without compromising the tube’s structural
integrity. The new assembly also features a double ball bearing and
pin assembly for balance and performance. The internal throttle will fi t
most 1-inch handlebars.
Have you been using those tired, dull fl athead screw
drivers for projects? The Work Sharp Tool Sharpen-
er/Precision Grinder can bring that fi ne edge back to
your favorite tools. Plus, it also acts as a grinder and
can handle deburring a freshly cut motorcycle ex-
haust pipe. And if you’ve been using knives about as
sharp as a spoon, the Work Sharp Knife Sharpening
attachment will give those knives your grandfather’s
grandfather past down to you a razor sharp edge.
Custom Chrome
(408) 778-0500
www.customchrome.com
With Wilwood’s new GP Series
four-piston calipers from Custom
Chrome, stopping power just
came to a screeching halt. They
not only handle in the performance
department, but they look tough
and come available in chrome or
black fi nishes to fi t many Harley-
Davidson models in both the front
and the rear.
Work Sharp
www.worksharptools.com
LA County Choprods
(310) 353-2467
www.lachoprods.com
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WHO:
Ed Hardy Helmets
By Christian Audigier
WHAT:
Motorcycle Helmets
WEAR:
Best known for his bright and colorful tat-
too designs, Ed Hardy has teamed up with noteworthy
French designer Christian Audigier to combine their love
of fl ash and style and bring it to the motorcycle world with
the release of these new helmets. You can’t go to any
Hollywood hot spot without seeing one of the Ed Hardy
brands on someone’s head, shoulders, or butt. The de-
signs are easy to spot, with bright colors mixed with skulls
and dragons along with snakes and daggers. Hardy has
retired from doing actual tattoos, but now concentrates on
tattoo and non-tattoo based art forms, printmaking, draw-
ing, and painting all the things that can be transformed to
clothing. In 2004, Christian Audigier licensed the rights
to produce the Ed Hardy clothing line, which is based on
Hardy’s imagery and trademarks.
Christian wanted to expand the reach of the Ed
Hardy brands into the motorcycle world with the one thing
that he felt every rider should use, so Ed Hardy Helmets
by Christian Audigier was born. The new helmets found
a way to bring old school tattoo designs combined with
modern day technology in helmet safety. The helmet line
used is from KBC Performance Helmets and offers quality
safety with both DOT and Snell standards.
The Nomad Cruiser (black)
The Nomad Cruiser (white)
The Nomad is a half shell cap style helmet that’s DOT approved
and designed for the rider that is looking for a way to get the
wind in their face with style. The Nomad comes in a black or
white shell with four different designs to choose from. The Death
or Glory, Do or Die, Dead or Alive, or Born Free (shown here).
The interior is removable and washable, and comes with a pad-
ding system that can be custom fi tted for comfort. The fi berglass
shell comes in sizes from XS up to XXL.
WORDS AND PHOTOS:
ERNIE LOPEZ
SOURCE:
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The Open Face
The open face is a
classic three-quarter
shell with adjustable
padding for a custom
fi t, with a removable
and washable interior.
This helmet is perfect for the rider that is still
looking for the wind in your face ride but would
like a bit more coverage over the ears. This
shell is offered in black fi nish with four different
tattoo designs and this race ready retro design
as well. The open face is also a fi berglass shell
and meets DOT safety standards and comes
in sizes from S to XXL.
The Roadster VR-2R
The Roadster is a performance designed racing helmet
for street and track. The Roadster is a full-face shell
offered in white or black with two different graphic
designs: the Pirates or the Flaming Tiger. The eye
aperture, strap positions, and shell ergonomics
have been designed to provide increased peripher-
al vision. The viser shield is optically correct, scratch
resistant, and seals securely when closed. The road-
ster has a removable and washable genuine Savoire
Suede liner with customizable padding system for
comfort. Also meets Snell/DOT standards and
comes in sizes from XS up to XXL.
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W
hat is it that sets a bike apart? Is it power and
speed? Is it body style? Could it be paint? What-
ever it is that makes it cool to you, it may not be to
the next guy. However, there is a style of bike for
everyone and if you are looking for a motorcycle
with all the performance of a good sport bike but still want to stay in
the Harley world we may have just found what you are looking for.
This past February at the V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati we encountered
Roehr Motorcycles, where the designer and owner of the company
Walter Roehrich released his vision to the public of what he thinks a
true sport bike should be. Walter set out to create a new prototype
bike with a production line in mind.
The fi rst prototype the Rv500 was released to the world back in
2000. It boasted a 500cc two-stroke, twin crank, V-twin, based on
Yamaha YZ250 motocross engine parts, housed in Walter’s own
custom made crankcase. It was a combination that offered a totally
unique and thrilling riding experience. This success fueled the fi re to
go even further.
Walter set out to create a new bike that retained the same light-
weight, high power, and handling characteristics of the Rv500 but
even more striking. The debut of the V-Rod in 2002 inspired Walter
to fuse his passion for sport bikes with his love of Harley. However,
he was unable to acquire a V-Rod engine. In 2004 the Rv1000 was
born, the heart of the bike was a home built 120hp four-stroke V-twin,
then as soon as he could get his hands on the H-D V-Rod motor,
Walter start building a bike around it and in 2009 the 1250SC was
introduced to the industry. At this point it is a build to order bike but
they company plans to put out around 100 bikes worldwide.
MSRP Starting at $59,995.
HB
A)
The chassis for this bike features a unique
bi-metal beam frame that’s constructed of 4130
Chrome-Moly steel and 6061 T6 aluminum. The
bi-metal method allows each material to be
used in areas of the frame that their material
characteristics are best suited. Through the
use of computer assisted analysis, the bi-metal
frame was designed using large section, thin
wall, Chrome-Moly that is bonded and bolted to
be extremely strong, but fl exible, and light-
weight at the billet aluminum swingarm pivot
plates. This fl ex also adds a level of dampening,
which is especially benefi cial when the motor-
cycle is leaned over on the edges of the tires.
The frame has a wheelbase of 56 inches with a
23.5-degree rake at the neck and 3.5 inches of
trail with a seat height of 31.5 inches. The bike
comes in with a dry weight of 432 pounds (200
pounds less then a stock V-Rod).
OFF THE LINE
C
SOURCE:
Roehr Motorcycles LLC
(708) 212-7324
www.roehrmotorcycles.com
Roehr
Motorcycles
WORDS: ERNIE LOPEZ
PHOTOS: COURTESY OF
ROEHR MOTORCYCLES
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E)
For the controls, the
Roehr Ergonomic design
combined with traditional
placement of the controls
is the same as most
sport bikes and helps the
rider become one with the
machine. The bars are set
up to allow the hand to
roll the throttle with ease
without having the rider’s
weight on the wrists. As
for the feet, the mid-
controls are positioned
toward the rear almost
like rear sets but not too
far back. The foot controls
can be adjusted to fi t
almost all boot sizes.
B)
The Roehr 1250SC is powered
by a Harley-Davidson V-Rod engine.
Also to help create the most power-
ful American production motorcycle
engine available. Roehr Motorcycles
has applied its Roehr Supercharging
System (RSS) technology to enhance
this engine’s power output without
changing the character of the power
delivery. Under acceleration, the
bypass valve in the supercharger
allows compressed air to pressurize
the intake plenum and progressively
builds up to 8 psi of boost at 9100
rpm. Off throttle the bike runs like
a normally aspirated motorcycle.
Walter tells us that the bike is push-
ing 180 hp at 9100 rpm, and 115
lb-ft torque.
C)
The Roehr Motorcycle rolls
around on a set of forged
aluminum 10-spoke Marchesini
wheels, a 17x3.5 up front
and a 17x6.5 out back both
wrapped in Pirelli Diablo Corsa
3 high-performance tires. The
stopping power is achieved
from dual semi-fl oating discs
and radially mounted Brembo
four-piston calipers on the
Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable
inverted forks. A
245mm single disc, with a two-
piston Brembo caliper mounted
on the rear wheel. For the rear
suspension an Öhlin’s fully
adjustable linkless monoshock
handles all the potholes.
D)
As far as the body-
work goes, it was the
design work of Walter
and a company called
Sharkskinz, with a
little inspiration from
the big guns of sport
bikes like Buell, Honda,
Suzuki, and Ducati. To
give the tall V-Twin and
supercharger the room
it needed, the faux fuel
tank on the backbone
of the frame is actually
a cover for the super-
charger and battery
box. The 3.7-gallon fuel
cell is tucked under the
rear tail section.
A
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hen the Rocker model was
introduced back in July of 2007
as a new “radical’ direction for
the Softail line it was met with
mixed reviews. In fact, just like
the V-Rod there are still those that just don’t “get
it,” and never will. Some people will see a stock
Rocker, walk right past it and go for something
they can relate to or are more familiar with. Then
there are those who see the Rocker as a challenge
to try and make it into what might be a more ap-
pealing bike for the masses. Lonny Spiva, director
of sales and marketing for Heartland USA falls into
the latter category. We are not saying that Lonny
thought that the stock Rocker was ugly, but when
he fi rst spotted it several years ago he defi nitely
thought there was a lot of potential to turn the bike
into a really good looking rider, not to mention a
great opportunity to develop new parts and display
the Heartland product line.
“I dreamt up this bike back in 2007 when I saw
the new Rocker at the Sturgis convention center,
during the Sturgis rally,” Lonny stated. “Later that
evening, I spoke to Mike at Kiwi Indian over dinner
and told him that I wanted to use one of his Leaf
Spring frontends on a the new Harley Rocker
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RETRO ROCKER
and he liked the idea. So the concept
moved forward from there. Once home
and back at work I told my teammates
at Heartland about the Rocker and what
I thought we could offer the new model
as an aftermarket parts supplier.”
One of the drawbacks to Harley
introducing a new model is, who knows
how long it can take for an interested
buyer to actually get their hands on one.
Sometimes waiting for a new model to
arrive at your local dealership can be a
good thing as it gives you time to save
up a little extra scratch for that pain-
ful down payment. For Lonny the wait
helped him continue to plan and design
the build.
“With the basic idea in my head I
Photoshopped a concept drawing so
that I could see it on paper. There on
the paper was the “Board Rocker.” It
had an old boardtracker look to it, sleek
and fast looking up front with a lay
down rider position and the fat 250mm
tire hanging off the back. I used this
drawing to keep me inspired for the next
14 months until I could get my hands
on a FXCW Rocker Standard. I talked
to my friend Click Baldwin of Carolina
Harley-Davidson about building the
Board Tracker, but sadly Click passed
away on his way to Sturgis in 2008. So
I moved forward on the project with our
Product Development Manager, Ted
Parish.”
If you know anything about Heartland
and its products then you’re familiar
with its various 180, 200, and 250mm
EZ Conversion and Bobber kits that
come with fenders, struts, and seats for
stock Softails. But Heartland also offers
other items like lighting and mirrors
and other accessories. Since a good
portion of Heartland’s product line was
developed around changing the look
and stance of the ass-end of Softails, it
seemed like a good place for Lonny to
start with the Rocker.
The combination of the Paughco Pan-
head rocker box covers and teardrop
air cleaner cover, and the red coated
MGS Lightning pipes help give this
modern bike an old style look.
In order to get a more streamlined
seating position Lonny mounted a set
of Flanders bars upside down and
backwards on a set of Custom Cycle
Engineering’s Dog Bone risers.
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“We already had products called
180/200 Bobber and 250 Bobber
for existing Softails so once we were
fi nally able to get our hands on a bike
we refi ned the kit to fi t the Rocker and
called it the Rock-N Bobber conversion.
This gave the rear of the bike the look I
thought it needed.”
Through the development of the
Rock-N Bobber kit, Lonny and Ted actu-
ally came up with two stages, depend-
ing on how much you want to change
the rear of the bike or how much money
you want to spend. Stage one consists
of a leather seat (tan or black), a frame
pan cover that hides the battery/electri-
cal under the seat, and all the neces-
sary hardware. Stage two incorporates
everything from stage one but cleans
up the back of the bike even more with
a Bobber fender, billet teardrop LED
taillights, plate holder, and a plate light.
Once the rear section came together
Lonny focused on the rest of the bike.
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The Hearltand USA mirrors feature
a blinker incorporated into the
backside. However, with only the
left front blinker/mirror on this
bike apparently it’s only intended
to turn left.
BIKE OWNER
Lonny
Spiva
SHOP NAME
Heartland
USA
SHOP PHONE
(310)
822-2697
SHOP WEBSITE
www.heartlandbiker.com
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL
’09/H-D/Rocker-Custom
FABRICATION
Lonny Spiva/Ted Parish
ASSEMBLY
Lonny
Spiva
BUILD TIME
Days Turn to Months
ENGINE
YEAR/MANUFACTURER
’09/H-D
TYPE/SIZE
TC/96ci
BUILDER
H-D
CASES
H-D
CYLINDERS
H-D
HEADS
H-D
ROCKER BOXES
Paughco
EFI
H-D
AIR CLEANER
Paughco
EXHAUST
MGS Customs Lightning
TRANSMISSION
YEAR/MANUFACTURER/TYPE
‘09/H-D/Six
Speed
CASE
H-D
CLUTCH
Evolution Industry
PRIMARY DRIVE
Evolution
Industry
FRAME
YEAR/MANUFACTURER
’09/H-D
RAKE
36
Degrees
STRETCH
Stock
SUSPENSION
MANUFACTURER FRONT
Kiwi Indian
LENGTHS
1 1/2 inch over
TRIPLE TREES
Kiwi Indian
MANUFACTURER REAR
H-D
SWINGARM
H-D
WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES
MANUFACTURER FRONT/TYPE
Ride Wright Wheels/Spoke
SIZE-HEIGHT/WIDTH
23x3.5
TIRE/SIZE
Avon/130/60-23
CALIPER
HHI
ROTOR
Renegade
MANUFACTURER REAR/TYPE
Ride Wright Wheels/Spoke
SIZE-HEIGHT/WIDTH
18x8.5
TIRE/SIZE
Avon/
250/40-18
CALIPER
HHI
ROTOR
Renegade
FINISH/PAINT
COLOR
Hot Rod Satin Black
PAINTER
Scott
Baldwin
GRAPHICS
Scott Baldwin
ACCESSORIES
REAR FENDER
Heartland USA Rock-N Bobber stage II
GAS TANK&CAP
H-D
OIL TANK
H-D
HANDLEBARS
Flanders
RISERS
Custom Cycle Engineering
HAND CONTROLS H-D
FOOT CONTROLS
Custom/Lonny and Ted
HEADLIGHT
Alloy
Art
TAILLIGHT
Heartland USA Billet Tears
LICENSE MOUNT
Heartland
USA
SEAT
Heartland USA Rock-N Bobber Stage I
MIRRORS
Heartland USA
SPECS
look like. The normal forward
foot controls wouldn’t work
for the lay down position that is
required for a racer. With the Flan-
ders handlebars in place I came up with
a riding position that was much like one
of our co-workers’ Buell that he rides to
work every day. With Buell foot controls
in mind, we went online and bought a
set on eBay and then Ted made the
mounts that would allow us to bolt them
to the bike and tie everything together.”
So after fi rst seeing the bike in
2007, the dreaming and drawing for
14 months until he could actually turn
his sketch to metal, Lonny and the
Heartland USA team worked ‘round the
clock to get the bike ready for its debut
at the 2009 V-Twin Expo in Cincinnati.
And that’s exactly where we saw the
bike and for the fi rst time since the
new model came out, fell in love with a
Rocker.
“After fi nishing the bike and looking
back at the concept drawing, it looks
just like the drawing. I love it when a
plan comes together. God Speed Click.
The world misses you.”
HB
RETRO ROCKER
“I knew I wanted to use a patina
fi nish on the chrome which would give
the bike a semi used look, not too shiny.
For the sheetmetal I wanted satin black
paint with a pin-up girl on the tank like
the bombers of WWII. As you can see
from the side of the tanks, she’s called,
The Heartbreaker. You have to love that
nose art. I wanted to use enough of
the stock bike so that the Rocker didn’t
get lost in the build, but still have it all
work in harmony with the newer parts. I
wanted to give the bike a look as if you
were racing a boardtracker in 2009,
and in my opinion this is what it would
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GEICO INSURANCE
HB:
What kind of insurance do
you offer for motorcycle riders?
GEICO:
We offer liability
coverage for asset protection,
medical payments coverage,
and uninsured motorist cover-
ages for potential medical
bills, and comprehensive and
collision to protect riders’
bikes. In addition to these
insurance coverages, GEICO
recently expanded itís accessory
coverage to be able to meet the
needs of our motorcycle customers.
We asked our customers what they
wanted, and weíve learned how much
they like to make their bikes their own.
As a result, we went ahead and expand-
ed our accessory program to suit their
needs. We also provide very affordable,
around the clock, Emergency Roadside
assistance.
HB:
What insurance do you offer for
custom motorcycles?
GEICO:
We offer the same cover-
ages mentioned above for all kinds
of different types of motorcycles. At
GEICO, we strive to try and take care
of all the things that move you.
HB:
What insurance discounts do
you offer for riders?
GEICO:
We offer competitive rates
for many different riders and bikes, but
our actual discounts include a transfer
discount for transferring to us from
another insurer, a discount for having an
auto policy with us as well, a Motorcycle
Safety Foundation course discount for
completing an approved motorcycle rid-
er training course, a multi-bike discount,
an anti-theft discount, and a Mature
Rider discount that recognizes safe
driving history for our older riders.
HB:
Do you offer discounts for
anti-theft systems (alarms, GPS
tracking systems)?
GEICO:
Yes we do. We
are proud to announce that we
now offer discounts of up to
20 percent off comprehensive
coverage that vary by the type of
device. Recognizing that fraud and
theft rises when economic times
are worse, we proactively went out
and established anti-theft discounts in
every state. We are currently insurance
partners with Lo-Jack & RoadLok and
we encourage our customers to contact
us regarding their anti-theft devices so
we can make sure they are receiving the
appropriate savings.
HB:
What unique insurance services
do you offer for motorcyclists?
GEICO:
We have the benefi t of
31 years of experience with motor-
cycle specialty coverage. As far as
our policies, we include $2,000 of
accessory coverage on every policy
with comprehensive or collision, and
we offer many motorcycle-specifi c
discounts to take care of riders; we
understand what bikers want in an
insurance company and make sure
we provide each one with a custom-
ized policy. Our rates are competitive
for many different bikes and riders in
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many different areas and we have the
same great service and rates whether
you need automobile, RV, motorcycle,
and/or ATV insurance. The more
policies you have with GEICO, the
bigger the savings.
HB:
What performance enhance-
ments can I add to a stock bike that
won’t increase insurance costs?
GEICO:
Most enhancements will not
increase the price; however, we recom-
mend contacting your insurance agent
to make sure your policy covers your
needs and there aren’t any surprises in
the event of a claim.
HB:
If I replace my stock Harley Twin
Cam with a much larger (120 ci +) mo-
tor, how much more can I expect to pay
for motorcycle insurance?
GEICO:
GEICO frequently covers
large cruising and touring bikes at com-
petitive prices, but different customiza-
tions may result in different
rates. In general, the more
expensive a bike becomes,
the more it will cost to
insure it.
HB:
If I build a ground up
custom bike what do I need to
I get it insured?
GEICO:
Please call one of our
licensed agents to get a personal-
ized quote, since rates and availability
vary for each individual bike and rider.
We’ll do our best to try and accommo-
date your needs in a timely fashion.
HB:
If I have a stock bike and over
the years spend a ton of money on cus-
tomizing it, how can I make sure my bike
is insured for the value I have into it?
GEICO:
GEICO includes $2,000
of accessory coverage for any policy
with comprehensive or collision cov-
erages, and we can add coverage for
up to $20,000 of extra accessories
in most states. It’s important that you
advise your insurance company if you
would like additional coverage for
customizations.
HB:
What if my bike is stolen, what
do I need to do to make sure I get the
most out of my policy?
GEICO:
Every policyholder can
take advantage of GEICO’s superior
claims service if a theft were unfortu-
nately to happen, but to make sure you
get the most out of your policy, make
sure you keep receipts for additions to
your bike, and make sure you make us
aware of the additions so we can give
you proper coverage for the bike’s full
value.
HB:
What kind of things can affect
my policy rates (eg. tickets, accidents,
DUI, modifi cations)?
GEICO:
Tickets, accidents, DUIs,
and modifi cations can all affect your pol-
icy rates. Rates can also be infl uenced
by many other factors including but not
limited to age and physical location.
e
all take
pride and
joy in our
motorcycles. Unlike our four wheeled vehicles,
we tend to put more time, effort, devotion, and often
money into the upkeep, and continual customization of
our bikes. Therefore when it comes to insuring our bikes
a lot of questions tend to arise, such as “what if I get in
an accident,” or worse “what if my bike is stolen, how will
I get all that money back that I put into my bike?”
Well, the staff here at HOT BIKE had a lot of ques-
tions about insurance too, so we decided to hit up
a couple of companies, GEICO and Progres-
sive Insurance with some of the more com-
mon questions that tend to arise.
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PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE
HB:
What kind of insurance do you
offer for motorcycle riders?
Progressive Insurance:
It’s similar
to what we offer for cars. Liability
(bodily and property), physical damage
(you and your property), collision and
comprehensive (which includes theft
and animal strikes), accessory coverage
(included w/ collision and comprehen-
sive up to $3,000). You can get up to
$30,000 for other modifi cations beyond
that for custom parts.
HB:
What insurance do you
offer for custom motorcycles?
Progressive Insur-
ance:
We only offer
liability for ground ups,
but not comprehensive
and collision because
there’s no way to
settle a claim. If a
lot of your parts are
one offs, how do we
replace them? We
won’t offer physical
damage coverages
because it’s usually
so diffi cult to replace
or repair the bike. With
semi-custom or production
customs, however, we will
offer you full coverage.
HB:
What insurance discounts do
you offer for riders?
Progressive Insurance:
The full
gamut. Our safety course discount is 5
percent, the pay in full (for your annual
insurance) is 10 percent, homeowner
is 20 percent, multi-bike owner is 35
percent on each machine with no limits
on the amount of bikes owned.
HB:
Do you offer discounts for anti-
theft systems (alarms, GPS tracking
systems)?
Progressive Insurance:
Yes, Lo-
Jack could be up to 65 percent (varies),
and anti-theft is 20 percent on the
comprehensive portion.
HB:
What unique insurance services
do you offer for motorcyclists?
Progressive Insurance:
A few.
Most of us who work with bike insur-
ance are also riders. We’re busi-
ness people fi rst and riders a close
second. Roadside assistance is
available for $10/year in most states,
which is sign and drive for no cost
out of pocket (which is great if you’re
stuck in the in middle of nowhere),
total loss replacement (we will cut
you a check for total loss for current
model year even if it’s not a current
year model, no questions asked, for
new or used bikes), trip interruption
(if your bike disabled 100 plus miles
away from home, we’ll pay up to
$500 for hotel, food, and alternate
transportation up to $500 per oc-
currence; when you call us, we tow
the motorcycle to the nearest shop;
coverage is $5,000/year).
HB:
What performance enhance-
ments can I add to a stock bike that
won’t increase insurance costs?
Progressive Insurance:
Most any-
thing except nitrous, turbo blower, or
a supercharger; we add a 50 percent
surcharge for those. There’s no sur-
charge from us for other modifi cations
even if you drop in a big inch engine.
HB:
If I build a ground up custom
bike what do I need to I get it insured?
Progressive Insurance:
Generally,
you can get insurance so long as your
motorcycle is listed in Kelly Blue Book
or NADA.
HB:
If I have a stock bike
and over the years spend a
ton of money on custom-
izing it, how can I make
sure my bike is insured
for the value I have into
it?
Progressive
Insurance:
A $3,000
accessory coverage
comes standard but
you’ll want additional
accessory coverage.
HB:
What if my bike
is stolen, what do I need
to do to make sure I get
the most out of my policy?
Progressive Insur-
ance:
Call us, tell us, we take
it from there. Extra coverage (or
not), make sure you have side view
pictures and sales receipts for acces-
sories so we can verify and pay you for
them, always good to keep receipts and
have the photos.
HB:
What kind of things can affect
my policy rates (eg. tickets, accidents,
DUI, modifi cations)?
Progressive Insurance:
All of
them. Rolling out (we have to meet
individual states laws so it takes a while
to roll out) when you renew, you get a
5 percent discount if you didn’t fi le a
claim, if you do and it’s under $500,
there’s no surcharge increase (note:
if you have two claims at $900 with a
$500 deductible each time, there’s no
increase when you renew).
HB
SOURCE:
GEICO Insurance
(800) 442-9253 | Geico.com
Progressive Insurance
(800) 776-4737 | progressive.com
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69mm Belt
for ’07-09
Softails
I
t doesn’t happen all the
time but every once in a
while we get lucky. This
time it just so happened
to be when I stopped by
Freedom Cycles in Orange,
California, to pick up a few
parts for my bike when I no-
ticed a blacked out ‘08 Cross
Bones up on the lift and next
to it was a box from Belt Drives
Ltd (BDL). I had to ask Devin,
the owner of the shop, what
they were working on, only to
fi nd out that it was the new
EVO-8S 2 3/4 (69mm) open
belt drive with BDL’s new ball
bearing clutch system.
This open belt drive is
designed exclusively for the
’07- 09 Softails. The backing
plate was designed to bolt right
up with the six motor mount
bolts and the three transmis-
sion bolts along with the new
style starter mounts. Also this
kit incorporates a 52-tooth
front pulley, 69-tooth rear pulley
and a 69 mm (2.72 inch) wide
142-tooth custom designed
belt. So I asked if I could snap
some shots of the install and
see how well it works. But fi rst
I rolled the bike outside to get
a lead shot of the stock H-D
closed primary on the bike.
HB
1.
Here is the ’08 Cross Bones
with stock primary setup, you
can see the bike’s owner, Mad
Mike, had started to change the
look with bars and blacking out
the bike.
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WORDS AND PHOTOS: ERNIE LOPEZ
9.
Next was the ball bearing lock up
clutch assembly, which consists of seven
fi ber plates, seven steel plates, one dia-
phragm spring, one spring retainer, four
socket head bolts, ball bearing housing,
and 32 3/8-inch ball bearings.
8.
Once the backing plate was bolted up,
Kazoo aligned the starter to the plate and
torqued the bolts to 20 lb-ft.
7.
Next, the backing plate was mounted to
the bike and torqued to 25 lb-ft, you can
see that the front of the backing plate has
six bolts that mount to the motor (if Ka-
zoo’s hand wasn’t in the way), and three
that mount to the transmission.
6.
The next thing was the removal of the
stock H-D bearing inner race from the
transmission, the BDL backing plate has
its own seal and bearing. The plate will
not fi t if you don’t remove the race.
5.
Before the backing plate was mounted
Kazoo checked the starter shaft pinion
gear for any damage. Everything was in
good shape so a little grease was placed
along the edge where the starter will line
up with the backing plate.
3.
The starter bolts were then removed
along with the inner primary mounting
bolts. Then Kazoo removed the stock inner
primary from the bike.
2.
The bike was placed back on the bike lift and service tech Kazoo started by draining
the primary fl uid. To get the primary off the bike the fl oorboard needed to come off,
then Kazoo removed the outer cover, the primary chain tensioner, the clutch plates, then
the mainshaft nut and the clutch basket along with the front sprocket and chain.
4.
Here is the EVO-8S open belt drive kit
starting with the newly designed backing
plate, front pulley, clutch basket, 2 3/4
inch belt, starter shaft cover, and mount-
ing hardware.
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BELT DRIVES LTD INSTALL
13.
The design of the EVO-8S is setup
so that the clutch pushrod end adjuster
needs to be installed from the backside of
the bearing plate due to the new o-rings
on the rod end. There is no seal on the nut
anymore. Then Kazoo carefully placed the
ball bearing lock-up plate with diaphragm
spring onto the clutch assembly, then the
spring retainer with hardware.
12.
Starting with a steel plate then a
friction plate, all the clutch plates were
installed.
11.
Then, both the mainshaft nut for the
clutch basket and the front motor nut
were installed then torqued to spec.
10.
Kazoo
installed the
motor pulley
and clutch
basket along
with the belt as
one. The clutch
basket has a
lip on it, so the
belt needs to
go on the bas-
ket fi rst, but it
is easier to do
all three pieces
together.
TECH
BELT DRIVES LTD INSTALL
SOURCE:≠
Belt Drives LTD.
(714) 685-3333
www.beltdrives.com
Freedom Cycles
(714) 628-0049
www.freedomcyclesoc.com
16.
Here is the new EVO-8S on the Cross
Bones, it was an easy install that could be
done at home and it’s a nice addition to
Mad Mike’s bike.
15.
The last thing was the starter shaft
cover; with the new H-D starter design
the cover fi ts fl at with the backing plate
without anything sticking out.
14.
Once Kazoo had ad-
justed the clutch he then
installed the stand offs
for the belt side cover,
and then placed the cover
onto the drive to check
belt alignment and clear-
ance. With everything
good, he then installed
the clutch basket dome
cover. Mike told us as
soon as we get our photos
he planned to pull the
covers off and get them
powder coated black.
17.
Here a shot of the covers after they
were powdercoated black
TECH
BELT DRIVES LTD INSTALL
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Twisted Throttle Choppers’
BUBBASTANK
WORDS: DANIEL PREDOI AND BUBBA
PHOTOS: DANIEL PREDOI
TTC fabricated the one-off bars and
dressed them with a set of $2 bicycle
grips from 1956, that they found in an
antique store.
F
or Jamie Camp, aka Bubba, of
Twisted Throttle Choppers in
Grayson, Georgia, old school
or traditional choppers as he
likes to call them, have always
been and continue to be an irresistible
attraction. Ironically intriguing is the fact
that Bubba was not even born when
these bikes practically dominated the
custom scene during the ’60s and ’70s.
Even so, the old school creations are
a real obsession for him. It seems that
this style possesses a living essence
that transcends decades and makes
its presence by captivating the intellect
and emotions of certain people. Legacy,
especially that of parents, also has an
impact of connecting to the past as
Bubba himself confi rmed. “I owe every-
thing to my dad. He was always into hot
rods and in his garage you can fi nd a
collection of them. As a kid I remember
him taking me on rides and letting me
sit up front. I felt like the coolest kid in
the neighborhood. So I inherited from
him the horsepower virus. He also
supported me from the beginning as far
as what I wanted to do and he still con-
tinues to do so. Like I said earlier, I owe
it all to him.” As you can see, for Bubba
horsepower-mania is a family tradition
So far the most unique custom to
pass through the doors of Twisted
Throttle Choppers, is this blue Shov-
elhead, dubbed Bubbastank. The
design of this bike is dominated by the
old school style, but it also blends in
some modern characteristics. Bubba’s
passion for choppers does not go only
as far as looks, but way beyond, as he
stated. “Even though I didn’t live during
the glory days of old school customs,
I’m still captivated by the craftsmanship
of the builders from decades past and
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TRUE BLUE
how they hand built the majority of the
parts they needed. There weren’t stacks
of catalogs to order parts from. If you
wanted something unique, you had to
build it. I’m still amazed at the creativ-
ity they had back then. Today you can
assemble a motorcycle with all the parts
being available through catalogs.”
For Bubba an authentic characteris-
tic of old school is that it has to be rigid
and Bubbastank certainly meets this
criteria. Personally I prefer a custom that
is 100 percent artistic and also practi-
cal. In Bubbastank, a perfect example
is the Blue Ribbon oil fi lter located in
front of the oil tank. You’re probably
wondering how Bubba came up with
that idea and I couldn’t resist asking him
that same question. “One day I stayed
late in the garage with a friend of mine,
Mike Robinson, and after a couple of
beers, we started having a good time.
Then Mike got a beer can and went up
to one of the customs I was working on
and said, “Here is your new oil fi lter.” I
thought that was a really cool idea and
since then all my designs have this type
of fi lter. It’s actually a normal oil fi lter
covered with a beer can.” Surely the
most pleasant part of the building pro-
cess is the emptying of the beer cans
to make the oil fi lter. Another part that
required creativity and skill was building
the gas tank. The tank’s sexy curves
and smooth lines are accented by some
hand laid pinstriping representative of
the old school choppers.
When it came to powering this chop,
Bubba went to the authority in old
style custom V-twin engines, Accurate
Engineering, to employ their services.
The engine is a 106 Shovelhead. Look-
PBR me
ASAP! Yes
Bubba
believes in
recycling.
Bubba dedicated this bike feature to his good
friend Adam Pearce, who recently passed
away. This was Adam’s favorite bike.
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BIKE OWNER
Jamie “Bubba“ Camp
SHOP NAME
Twisted Throttle Choppers (TTC)
SHOP PHONE
(678)
344-5594
SHOP WEBSITE
www.myspace.com/twistedthrottlechoppers
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL
’08/Custom/Bubbastank
FABRICATION
TTC
ASSEMBLY
TTC
BUILD TIME
Five Months
ENGINE
YEAR/MANUFACTURER
’08/Accurate
Engineering
TYPE/SIZE
Shovel/106ci
BUILDER
Accurate
Engineering
CASES
S&S
Cycle
CYLINDERS
H-D
HEADS
Accurate Engineering
CARBURETOR
S&S
AIR CLEANER
Goodson
EXHAUST
Twisted Throttle Choppers
TRANSMISSION
YEAR/MANUFACTURER/TYPE
‘08/RevTech/Five
Speed
CASE
RevTech
CLUTCH
BDL
PRIMARY DRIVE
BDL
FRAME
YEAR/MANUFACTURER
’08/Kraft Tech-TTC
RAKE
34 degrees
STRETCH
1 1/2 out, 4 up
SUSPENSION
MANUFACTURER FRONT
Paughco
LENGTH
3 inches over
TRIPLE TREES
Paughco
MANUFACTURER REAR
None
SWINGARM
None
WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES
MANUFACTURER FRONT/TYPE
American Wire Wheel/80 Spoke
SIZE-HEIGHT/WIDTH
21x2.15
TIRE/SIZE
Avon/90/90-21
CALIPER
None
ROTOR
None
MANUFACTURER REAR/TYPE
American Wire Wheel/80 Spoke
SIZE-HEIGHT/WIDTH
16x3
TIRE/SIZE
Avon/150
CALIPER
Exile Sprotor
ROTOR
Exile Sprotor
FINISH/PAINT
COLOR
HOK Ocean Blue/light blue, silver
PAINTER
Shane
Gouwer-MPA
GRAPHICS
Shane Gouwer-MPA
ACCESSORIES
REAR FENDER
TTC
FENDER STRUTS
TTC
GAS TANK&CAP
TTC
OIL TANK
TTC
HANDLEBARS
TTC No name bars
RISERS
Drag Specialties 2 inch
HAND CONTROLS
Joker Machine/Bicycle
FOOT CONTROLS
Drag specialties/TTC Foot Clutch
FOOTPEGS
Barry Moore
HEADLIGHT
V-Twin MFG
TAILLIGHT
V-Twin
LICENSE MOUNT
V-Twin
SEAT
TTC/El Locco Leather
SADDLEBAG
Outlaw Custom Seats
SPECS
ing at the bike from the right side, you
can’t miss the kicker pedal that looks
just like the ones on a bicycle pedal.
The Springer forks built by Paughco are
authentic examples with an impeccable
quality. So Bubba’s choice to bestow
one of these forks on his design is
perfectly logical. Mark Green employed
such skills and rudimentary tools from
past decades to make the leather seat
and decorate it with old school designs.
Twisted Throttle Choppers, is a place
where everyday, and especially on the
weekends, bikers gather over beers,
Blue Ribbon of course, and where they
discuss their passions for the two wheel
marvels in a pleasant atmosphere.
Bubba promotes this type of lifestyle
that is shared by others in this fi eld, as
he explained. “West Coast Choppers,
Blings Cycles, Outlaw Custom seats,
MPA and others are a source of inspira-
tion for me. In 2004, I had the privilege
of meeting Indian Larry at a show. I told
him how much I admire him and when
I asked him if I could take a closer look
at his bikes, he said “Sure, no problem.
Go ahead. Sit on it and make funny
noises.” That had an impact on me and
since then I wanted to have the same
attitude as well.” That desire has truly
become a reality and the large number
of those attracted by the hospitality of
Twisted Throttle Choppers is remark-
able proof.
I have no doubt that the old school
choppers will continue to exist in the
future due to a new generation of custom
builders with a passion for the retro style.
After the experience of meeting Bubba,
I had a clear understanding of what de-
fi nes the old school style. In Bubba’s own
words: “It’s all about freedom, craftsman-
ship, and brotherhood.”
HB
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Rocker
and
a
Roller
Cobra Engineering
Swept Speedsters
for Softails
R
ecently we had the pleasure of install-
ing a new exhaust system from Cobra
Engineering on a ’08 Rocker C model.
Cobra manufactures both metric and
American motorcycle parts, and is
located in Yorba Linda, California. The company
recently released the Swept Speedsters exhaust
system ($689.95) for Softail models. It’s essen-
tially a 2-into-1 system that looks like a 2-into-2 but
it’s been outfi tted with a Power Port that connects
the pipes to increase horsepower and torque
numbers. So with the power and performance of
a 2-into-1, you get the style and aesthetics of run-
ning a 2-into-2 system.
To go with the new pipes, Cobra also manu-
facturers a fuel management system called the
Fi2000R O2 ($279.95) that is a plug-and-play
unit for closed-loop EFI Harleys. The Fi2000R O2
comes preset and essentially works just like a jet
kit on a carburetor. Depending if your bike is bone
stock or you’ve added a high-fl ow air fi lter kit and
pipes, you can make adjustments to the three pots
to adjust idle, cruise fuel, and full throttle applica-
tions. Best of all, you don’t have to plug anything
into your computer to download programs or
maps. It plugs right into your oxygen sensors and
fuel injectors.
A K&N RK Series high-fl ow air cleaner kit
($215.95) was used for this project. This assembly
was developed for Softail and Twin Cam models
and was built around the iconic K&N high-fl ow air
fi lter. The RK Series assembly includes a black
powdercoated billet aluminum backing plate
that eliminates external breathers and features a
built-in, velocity stack. The result is an increase in
airfl ow to the engine without sacrifi cing fi ltration.
Best of all, the RK Series kit fi ts inside your stock
air cleaner cover.
Installation was a snap and one could easily
complete everything in his or her garage in no time
at all. You only need the basic tools and some
good music in the background.
HB
2.
The Swept Speedsters come with head pipes, muffl ers, chrome heat
shields (shown here with heat shields mounted), mounting bracket, and
mounting hardware. The Fi2000R O2 fuel management system is a 49-state
legal fuel management system. California residents will need the Fi2000R
ARB model. Also available is a passenger peg relocation bracket ($29.95) that
mounts underneath the new pipes.
3.
This K&N RK Series
assembly includes a new
backing plate, velocity
stack, high-fl ow air fi lter
assembly, and all necessary
mounting hardware.
4.
We got started by
removing the stock exhaust
system. First, we unbolted
the nuts from the exhaust
studs, and then unplugged
the O2 sensors from the
stock pipes. After the
stock pipes were removed,
we took the O2 sensors
from the stock pipes and
installed them on the Swept
Speedsters.
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1.
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ready to attack the streets with
the Swept Speedsters installed.
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13.
The stock Rocker C produced a baseline run of 57.92 hp and 75.42 lb-ft of torque.
Once all of the components were bolted on, the numbers jumped to 67.53 hp and 80.91
lb-ft of torque. That’s an increase of 9.62 hp and 5.49 lb-ft of torque. After we put a few
miles on the bike, we’ll play with adjustments on the Fi2000R O2 and we bet we’ll see
even more increases!
12.
Here’s the Rocker with the Swept
Speedsters, Fi2000R O2, and K&N RK Se-
ries kit installed, waiting for some passes
on the dyno.
11.
The new air fi lter assembly was
attached to the new unit and the stock air
cleaner cover was reinstalled. The install
was complete at this time.
10.
Once the Fi2000R was hooked up, we
moved onto installing the new air cleaner
assembly. We removed the entire stock
air cleaner assembly. Then, we built the
backing plate of the K&N assembly by
attaching the new velocity stack from the
rear with the provided gasket and hard-
ware. Next, we bolted the new assembly
with the provided breather bolt extensions
and stock bolts to the heads.
9.
Then we routed and plugged in the
Fi2000R O2 sensors to the stock plugs lo-
cated in the front (arrow) near the voltage
regulator), and also in the rear (located
next to the oil bag).
8.
The Fi2000R O2 mounts under the seat,
next to the battery and plugs right into
your stock fuel injectors. First, we discon-
nected the battery cables, propped up the
rear of the tank, routed the Fi2000 wiring
to the injectors and plugged the new male
connectors into the stock female connec-
tors of the fuel injectors.
7.
Then we installed the chrome heat
shields and tightened up the heat shield
clamps.
6.
Once we installed new exhaust gaskets,
and the mounted the stock fl anges and re-
taining clips to the new pipes, we tightened
them at the heads and also at the new
mounting bracket. Then we slid the new
muffl ers onto the headers and tightened
them down. Here is where the Power Port
is located (arrow).
5.
But before mounting the new exhaust,
we had to install the mounting bracket to
where the swingarm meets the bottom of
the frame (arrow).
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ROCKER AND A ROLLER
hile Hennessey is a famous brand of quality
French cognac, Xtreme Cycle Tech (XCT)
lives up to its name by pouring out a steady
stream of fi nely brewed bikes that run the
gamut from pro street to bobber to
chopper, even vintage British, you name it, the Aurora,
Illinois shop has been taking it to the max for the
past 10 years. XCT’s honcho “Little John” Lewis
says it all started with a broom. “I began work-
ing in a bike shop when I was 15, sweeping
the fl oors, and I was able to buy the place, a
10,000 sq-ft late 1800s warehouse, when I
was 24.” As for his bike building philosophy,
he adds, “Stuff you can ride. Stuff you can
beat on. Stuff that’s real.”
As for his customers Little John says,
“Where we are is like the Long Beach
of Southern California except we’re 20
minutes outside Chicago. Aurora has a lot
of old industrial factories, a blue color type
place. We have a 1000 sq-ft retail store
and the décor is barbed wire punctuated
by punk rock music. My customers include
guys who work construction to guys who
own construction companies. Our bikes run
the spectrum from $25,000 to $50,000. We
also run a full service shop and offer frames,
tanks, and our special mid-controls that fi t four, fi ve
WORDS: PAUL GARSON
PHOTOS: COURTESY XCT
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and six speed transmissions, open or
closed primaries. They let you ride ag-
gressive, plus they let you stand up on
them which is good because the roads
here suck.”
You’ll fi nd those mid-controls on
the Hennessey custom and like most
everything on the bike they were hand
made by Little John including the frame,
gas tank, motor mounts, brake set-up,
handlebars, oil tank, pipes, etc. Aiding
him in the endeavor was Eric Murphy
who’s been learning the ropes in an
apprentice role, having started working
at XCT as a 15-year old, a direct echo
of Little John’s own experience. “Eric
actually did most of that bike’s frame.
Maybe someday he’ll buy this shop from
me and I’ll head out to warmer weather
and better roads in SoCal.”
Speaking of the bike’s frame, totally
chromed out to perfection, it carries
a powder coated Ultima 124ci motor.
“They are stout motors. We use a lot
of them. We haven’t been able to blow
one up yet and we ride hard. Riding
that bike is like riding a Porsche, it’s so
smooth.” It also stops on a dime since
Little John also fashioned the custom
brake hardware base around Brembo
four-piston units as well as the in-board
rear brake setup. And about that air
cleaner, that’s a spaghetti strainer. Says
Little John, “Hey, I thought it’d look cool
and it also worked.”
As for the paint job and swirling
graphics, intricately executed by Lez
Balestero, it’s a series of orange candy
set in layers over silver metal fl ake. Says
Little John, “We’re into that bright ’60s
fl ake look and in the sun the paint job
really pops.” How about those holes in
the gas tank, yep, they do go all the way
through.
Damn right that’s a strainer!
The owner will be praying to
just be able to hang on when he
lets loose on the 124ci engine.
HENNESSEY
The crown on
the gas cap
was swiped
off a candle-
stick and put
to better use.
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BIKE OWNER
Chris Hurst
SHOP NAME
Xtreme Cycle Tech (XCT)
SHOP PHONE
(630) 859-8497
SHOP WEBSITE
www.xtremecycletech.com
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL
’09/Custom/Hennessey
FABRICATION
Little John
ASSEMBLY
Little
John/Eric
BUILD TIME
Six
Months
ENGINE
YEAR/MANUFACTURER
’08/Ultima
TYPE/SIZE
Evo/124ci
BUILDER
Ultima
CASES
Ultima
CYLINDERS
Ultima
HEADS
Ultima
ROCKER BOXES
Ultima
CARBURETOR
Mikuni
AIR CLEANER
Spaghetti Strainer
EXHAUST
XCT
TRANSMISSION
YEAR/MANUFACTURER/TYPE
’08/Ultima/Six
Speed
CASE
Ultima
CLUTCH
Barnett
PRIMARY DRIVE
Ultima
FRAME
YEAR/MANUFACTURER
’08/XCT
RAKE
45 Degrees
STRETCH
8 up, 4 out
SUSPENSION
MANUFACTURER FRONT
Mid
West
LENGTH
Six inches over
TRIPLE TREES
Mid West
MANUFACTURER REAR
None
SWINGARM
None
WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES
MANUFACTURER FRONT/TYPE
Weld/Billet Six Spoke
SIZE-HEIGHT/WIDTH
21x2.15
TIRE/SIZE
Metzeler/90/90-21
CALIPER
XCT/Brembo
ROTOR
Weld
MANUFACTURER REAR/TYPE
Weld/Billet Six Spoke
SIZE-HEIGHT/WIDTH
18x8.5
TIRE/SIZE
Metzeler/240mm
CALIPER
XCT/Brembo
ROTOR
Weld
FINISH/PAINT
COLOR
Orange candy/silver metal fl ake
PAINTER
Lez Balestro
GRAPHICS
Lez Balestro
ACCESSORIES
FRONT FENDER
XCT
REAR FENDER
XCT
FENDER STRUTS
XCT
GAS TANK&CAP
XCT
OIL TANK
XCT
HANDLEBARS
XCT
RISERS
Mid West
HAND CONTROLS
Brembo
FOOT CONTROLS
XCT
FOOTPEGS
XCT
HEADLIGHT
Drag Specialties
TAILLIGHT
Drag Speacialties
LICENSE MOUNT
Drag Specialties
SEAT
XCT
SPECS
Hennessey was commissioned
by Chris Hurst who had seen
Xtreme Cycle Tech’s other bikes and
basically said, “Hey, Little John build
what you want to build.” “I always
have several fi nished bikes in my
head. I can see the whole thing and
at this point I had one bike in mind
and this customer got that one. Call
it luck of the draw. Then we hand
tailored it to his physical specs so
it fi ts him like a glove. I also added
two little adjustable air-bags to the
seat. You can add or detract air to
your preference. Our bottom line is,
if you can’t ride it, why would you
want a $30,000 coffee table. This
bike’s as comfortable as a bagger,
just faster,” said Little John.
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You’ll
LOVE
Yuill Brothers
Road King Stage 2 Kit Part 1
W
hat could a couple
of retired NHRA Pro
Stock drivers know
about producing
high-end perfor-
mance products for Harley-Davidson mo-
torcycles? A lot it seems. We installed
Mark and Brad Yuill’s Stage 2 kit on our
2007 Road King Custom and we can
report up front that the kit combination
delivers a solid, rideable experience that
exceeded our expectations.
Our Stage 2 kit came with an Elite
Billet Air Cleaner - Chrome Flame
(MSRP $628.95), gear driven cams and
installation kit (MSRP $339.95), Elite D
Exhaust Set (MSRP $1,195.95), Mas-
terTune TTS ECM reprogrammer (MSRP
$425.00), and Yuill Bros Custom Map
(MSPR $200). Parts and styles for
your kit will vary based on your design
choices and motorcycle.
Yuill Bros claims that they provide
high-end looks, improved engine cooling,
a deep sound, and increased horsepow-
er and torque in the preferred low-mid
rpm riding ranges. We’ll explore those
claims in two articles. Beginning this
their air cleaner body and exhaust. A
large hole in the rear of the air cleaner
body directs a blast of cool air onto
the rear cylinder. Then a combination
of the large step-up header pipes and
in-the-muffl er backpressure points pull
hot exhaust gas away from the heads.
On our fi rst long test ride, we used the
MasterTune Data Master program to
record ride data. Our bike averaged a
stable 230 degrees Fahrenheit which is
several degrees cooler than it had been
running.
The Elite D Exhaust System looks
great on the bike and produces a hearty,
strong sound at idle and steady throb at
speed. We measure the sound at 116
dB at half throttle. The Yuill Bros web-
site has video clips of the exhaust.
Next month, after we visit our Dallas
based motorcycle tuner, we’ll describe
the MasterTune TTS tuning and post
four performance horsepower/torque
numbers: (1) stock, (2) Yuill base
calibration fi le, (3) Yuill base after TTS
VTune (a good illustration of what a
“home tuner” could expect), and, (4) a
custom master tune.
HB
month with the basic parts installation
and evaluation. Then next month we’ll fi n-
ish with tuning, performance, and ride.
The kit is a complete setup of high
quality, well matched parts. Just about
everything we needed was included
- from gaskets to clamps. We went to
Lucky Devil Metal Works where Brad
Latham, the former crew chief on Mancu-
so’s Nitro Harley Racing Team, installed
the gear driven cams and we installed
the high fl ow air cleaner and true dual
exhausts at our Houston shop.
After installing all the parts we repro-
grammed the ECM with the Yuill Bros.
supplied MasterTune TTS base calibra-
tion map designed specifi cally for our
model bike and Stage 2 kit. Our map
is one they originally developed and
refi ned using the H-D Race Tuner and
the fi rst one converted to Master Tune
TTS. Their maps, along with a growing
number of other maps, are distributed
through the MasterTune Software Up-
date Program.
Because later model Twin Cam
motors run hot, the Yuill Bros. engi-
neered specifi c cooling features into
1.
Here’s the com-
plete Yuill Bros. Stage
2 kit. In the upper left
is the MasterTune TTS
interface and software
CD not including the
interface cables. In the
middle is the exhaust
system with the heat
shields on the header
pipes. In the upper
right is the air cleaner
with new backing plate
and fi lter. In the lower
right are the gear driven
cams with adjustable
push rods and cover
tubes.
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7.
Brad inserted another pin into the in-
ner hydraulic chain adjuster then removed
it. Since the geared cams don’t use chain
lubricators, the installation kit includes
two oil port (yellow arrow) covers, which
Brad installed.
6.
Brad removed the lifter covers fol-
lowed by the lifters and then removed the
cam support plate. The oil pump retaining
bolts were loosened to permit correct oil
pump rotor alignment when the cam sup-
port plate was reinstalled.
5.
Next, Brad removed the retaining bolt
from the crankshaft sprocket and the
rear camshaft sprocket and slid them
off. He set aside the retaining ring and
washer on the front cam shaft to be used
on the new front cam.
4.
With the cam cover removed, Brad
put the transmission into fi fth gear, so
he could rotate the rear wheel until the
cam timing marks were aligned. Then he
inserted a pin (Brad fashioned one from
a welding rod) into the hydraulic chain
adjuster to hold in the internal spring,
piston, and shoe.
3.
Brad cut out the old pushrods with bolt
cutters. If you plan to reuse your push
rods, you’ll have to remove the rocker
boxes and take them out thru the top of
the motor. Fortunately, Yuill Bros. included
a new set of adjustable push rods.
2.
To install the gear driven cams, we
headed over to Lucky Devil Metal Works
where Brad Latham was going to perform
the install. Once secured to the lift, Brad
removed the seat, disconnected the nega-
tive battery cable, gas tank, air cleaner,
right fl oorboard, front exhaust, and both
spark plugs (so we can easily turn the
engine with the rear wheel).
10.
Brad aligned the timing marks on
the cam gears and inserted the cams into
the cam support plate. Here Brad checked
for backlash in the cam gears. The cams
should roll freely with no binding. How-
ever, some backlash must be present. Too
little and the gears may bind, too much
and the gears will be noisy. Ours were in
the recommended range.
9.
Here is a comparison of the stock
chain driven cams (left) with the new Yuill
Bros. gear driven cams (right). Note the
differences in the rise and width of the
cam lobes.
8.
Brad pressed the drive gears onto
each camshaft with the drive keys in
place making sure that correct gear was
pressed onto its corresponding camshaft
(front to front, etc.) and that they were
oriented per the instructions (gear shoul-
ders facing the cam support plate).
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16.
We installed the Yuill Bros supplied
Screamin’ Eagle backplate by adding new
o-rings to the backplate at the breather
holes, loosely inserting the breather bolts,
then attaching the backplate to the induc-
tion module with the supplied air fi lter
posts. On all bolts, we used some blue
threadlocker and torqued them to spec.
15.
To install the new air cleaner, we
completely removed the stock air cleaner,
backplate, and breather bolts. We also
took a second to clean the inside of the
induction module with carburetor cleaner.
14.
Back in our Houston garage we
worked on the air cleaner and pipe install.
This close up photo shows how the air
cleaner cover trap door works. When
closed in rain or cold weather, intake air
comes from the motor side of the cover.
Also note how Yuill Bros thoughtfully
added hand written instructions on some
of the parts.
13.
Before installing the outer cam
cover, Brad checked for gear clearance.
Finding no issues, he installed the cover
following the tightening sequence and
torque in the service manual to com-
plete the cam install.
12.
Next, Brad inserted the four lifters
and properly adjusted the new adjustable
push rods.
11.
Brad then followed the poper
sequence for reinstalling the cams/sup-
port plate. With the cams installed, Brad
checked for end play and backlash. Simi-
lar to the cam gears, these gears must
have some play.
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18.
We attached the high fl ow air
fi lter to the mounting posts with the
supplied bolts.
17.
Next, we inserted the supplied
rubber breather tubes into the breather
holes and mounted the Yuill Bros plate
to the SE backplate. Note the large hole
in the rear of the plate to direct fresh
air onto the rear cylinder (arrow).
19.
Finally we installed the chrome
fl ame cover by aligning the dowel pins
with the holes in the mounting plate
and secured with the supplied center
bolt. The Yuill Bros air cleaner is an
attractive and highly functional addition
that will draw attention.
TECH
22.
Then we removed the OEM starter
bracket and installed the new starter
bracket using the OEM bolts. Next, we
installed the new “L” tab to the starter
bracket and followed the instructions for
the rest of the pipe installation.
21.
Next, we transferred the OEM
exhaust fl anges, retaining rings and O2
sensors from the existing pipes (top) to
the new Yuill Bros. headers (bottom).
20.
To install the Yuill Bros Elite D
Exhaust System, we fi rst raised the bike
and secured it. Then we removed the seat
and disconnected the negative battery ter-
minal. Next, we removed the saddlebags,
the right side fl oorboard and brackets,
and the complete existing exhaust system.
Then we removed the existing exhaust
port gaskets and installed new James
gaskets.
26.
Next, under the “File” command we
selected “Program ECM”. In the pop up box
we selected the “Get ECM Info” button to
confi rm communication with the ECM. Finally,
we selected the “Program ECM Cal” button to
upload the calibration fi le and the installation
was complete.
25.
We opened the MasterTune-HD program
then opened the calibration fi le. You can
verify this by selecting “Edit File Comments”
which should show you the year, make,
model, and components for your calibration.
24.
Now it’s time to install the proper
ECM map for this combination of parts.
After installing the TTS software we con-
nected the PC to the ECM diagnostic port
using the TTS interface and cables.
23.
We used a straight edge to align the
muffl ers.
SOURCE:
Yuill Brothers Inc.
(775) 848-8600 | www.yuillbros.com
TTS Inc.-Master Tune
(310) 669-8101 | www.mastertune.net
Lucky Devil Metal Works
(281) 477-3590 | www.luckydevilmetalworks.com
27.
Here’s the complete Yuill Bros.
Stage 2 kit installed. No complaints
from the looks department. Right off
the bat the bike ran fi ne with no hic-
cups and we could immediately notice
the added power. Next month we’ll fol-
low up with more info on the Master-
Tune program and take the bike over to
The Dyno Difference to get some fi ne
tuning and fi nal dyno numbers.
TECH
YOU’LL LOVE YUILL BROTHERS
WORDS: MARK MASKER
PHOTOS: ERNIE LOPEZ
Let There Be Light: Klock Werks’ new
Auto Meter gauge package is set in
white and is fully backlit.
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I
don’t think I would’ve wanted Brian
Klock in my Cub Scout troop as
a kid. Sure, things would’ve been
fi ne most of the year, but for one
day, he’d be the kid every other cub
wanted to scalp. I’m talking about the
pinewood derby. That’s where fathers
and sons have to build little wood cars,
race them, and get a little trophy. Given
his father Roger’s love of cars and
motorcycles, and how he instilled that
in Brian, going up against those two in
a build-a-car race would be a one-way
ticket to therapy for every other cub in
the pack. If you need proof of what I’m
saying, check out the ‘09 Electra Glide
Classic Brian tailored to his pop.
It’s the third in a series of rides Brian
has created to give props to his father
for being there when he took the leap
into custom bike building back in 1997.
Back then Roger questioned his son’s
sanity; he may have even mumbled
“adoption” once or twice. Now? Not so
much. When your bikes hold land speed
records and grace magazine covers on
a regular basis, it’s okay to call yourself
a successful custom bike builder.
Enough with the history lesson,
though. Harley renovated its entire tour
line for ‘09, thanks to the redesigned
frame. The ripple from that reached the
aftermarket, sending guys like Brian
to their CAD programs and drawing
boards, coming up with new custom
parts to fi t. Roger’s bike carries the re-
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KLOCK AND AWE
sult of his son’s latest creative impulses.
Knowing that most of his custom-
ers are looking to dress up their rides
as their wallets and watches will allow,
Brian tried to keep the parts line for the
new baggers quick and easy bolt-on
components that can be added all at
once or one part at a time. For his pops
bike the biggest changes were cen-
tered in and around the body work. New
sheetmetal means a new stance, and
that’s what Roger wanted. Klock Werks
went after the rear fender, changing it
over to one of its own, complete with
new oval taillight, marker lights, and a
light-up license frame. Likewise, Brian
changed out the front fender for one
of his new Benchmark pieces that fi ts
Harley’s stock 17-inch wheel as well as
the 18-inch RC Components wheel on
this machine. Insofar as the gas goes,
Klock Werks styled it up with its own
dash and a Ness cap.
Still, any excuse to design new parts
is a good excuse. Roger’s bike guinea
pigged for his son’s shop as a pipe
mule (Klock Werks needed new exhaust
designs for the ‘09 tourers). Thus the
new DoubleBack header mated to a
Revolver muffl er eight-position tip. It’s
a mellow-toned setup; we’re guessing
Roger likes to hear his stereo more than
his pipes. The other motor changes
were confi ned to Roland Sands rocker
boxes and a MoFlow air cleaner from
Cycle Visions.
From front to back the E Glide is
adorned with Klock parts, like the
Flare windshield seen here.
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Even though the motor hop up was
mild, the bike still managed to surprise
the Klock Werks team after Roger’s
maiden run. When Roger got back to
the shop, he said it was cool. No big
twist there; Klock Werks makes great
baggers all year long. “No,” Roger said.
“It was cool.” He was being literal. Brian
saddled this iron horse with a Drag
Specialties seat covered in a special
refl ective leather. He tells us the butt
rest is 45 degrees cooler to the touch in
most situations. That’s not a bad bit of
Oh how the tables turn. Now Roger gets to joyride on the bikes Brian builds.
BIKE OWNER
Roger Klock
SHOP NAME
Klock Werks
SHOP PHONE
(605)
996-3700
SHOP WEBSITE
kustomcycles.com
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL
2009 H-D Electra Glide Classic
FABRICATION
Klock Werks Design Team
ASSEMBLY
Klock Werks Design Team
BUILD TIME
Two
months
ENGINE
YEAR/MANUFACTURER
2009 H-D
TYPE/SIZE
Twin Cam 96ci
BUILDER
H-D
CASES
H-D
CYLINDERS
H-D
HEADS
H-D
ROCKER BOXES
Roland Sands Design
CARBURETOR/EFI
H-D
AIR CLEANER
MoFlow by Cycle Visions
EXHAUST
Klock Werks Double Back
True Duals/Revolver Muffl ers
TRANSMISSION
YEAR/MANUFACTURER/TYPE
2009 H-D six-speed
CASE
H-D
CLUTCH
H-D
PRIMARY DRIVE
H-D with chrome inner
FRAME
YEAR/MANUFACTURER
2009 H-D Electra Glide Classic
RAKE
Stock
STRETCH
None
SUSPENSION
MANUFACTURER FRONT
H-D legs/Progressive Suspension springs
LENGTH
1 inch under
TRIPLE TREES
H-D
MANFACTURER REAR
H-D
SWINGARM
H-D
WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES
MANUFACTURER FRONT/TYPE
RC
Components
SIZE-WIDTH/HEIGHT
18x3.5-inch
TIRE/SIZE
Avon Cobra 130/70-18
CALIPER
H-D
ROTOR
RC Components
MANUFACTURER REAR/TYPE
RC
Components
SIZE-WIDTH/HEIGHT
18x5.5-inch
TIRE/SIZE
Avon Cobra 180/55-18
CALIPER
H-D
ROTOR
RC Components
FINISH/PAINT
COLOR
Pearl White, Vivid Black
PAINTER
Steel Vision Design
GRAPHICS
Eric Carr and Mark Brodie
PLATING/POLISHING
Chromemasters
POWDERCOAT
QW Design
ACCESSORIES
FRONT FENDER
Klock Werks Benchmark
REAR FENDER
Klock Werks
FENDER STRUTS
KW One-Piece Fillers
GAS TANK & CAP
H-D with Ness cap
OIL TANK
H-D
DASH
Klock Werks (painted inner)
GAUGES
Klock Werks/Auto Meter
HANDLEBARS
Klock Werks Ergobars
RISERS
H-D
MIRRORS
H-D
HAND CONTROLS
H-D
FOOT CONTROLS
H-D
FOOTPEGS
H-D
HEADLIGHT
H-D
TAILLIGHT
Klock Werks
TURN SIGNALS
Klock
Werks
LICENSE MOUNT
Klock
Werks
SEAT
Drag Specialties
SADDLEBAGS
Klock
Werks
SADDLEBAG LATCHES
Klock Werks
BAG FILLERS
Klock Wereks
FAIRING
H-D
STEREO
H-D
SPEAKERS
H-D/Klock
Werks
SPECS
air conditioning to have on a long day’s
run in the hot sun.
When Brian Klock took his leap of
faith into starting his own shop back
1997, it fi lled his dad with a hope and
dread cocktail for the future. Fortunately,
Roger raised his son well enough to
make the dream happen. Roger’s new
ride and the 12 years of professional
experience that produced it are proof of
that. Good thing he didn’t put Brian up
for adoption or someone else would be
getting all these cool motorcycles.
HB
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Funny
Engine
Noises
few issues back, Volume 41 Number 7, we did a
story about fi nding a good or bad deal on a used
bike. One of the HOT BIKE staff members picked
up a ‘91 Softail Custom that was sitting for a
while. He wanted to get it up and running safely
so he dropped it off at Freedom Cycles in Orange, California to
have them go over everything and service it. The bike was giv-
en the run-though, all the fl uids were changed, and the tires,
brake pads, fi lters, and spark plugs were replaced. Then the
carburetor was cleaned and rebuilt. In the Number 7 issue, we
mentioned the bike was purchased for around $8,000 and the
owner spent just over $2,000 on the above mentioned parts
and labor. Not long after all the work was done he started to
hear an odd noise coming from the cam area. So the bike was
dropped back off at the shop to pinpoint the noise and what it
would cost to fi x it.
Back at Freedom, the bike was turned over to Devin–the
shop’s owner–for a test ride to fi gure out the problem. Within
the fi rst fi ve miles he knew that a tappet or pushrod was bad. At
low speeds and at idle he could hear a noise from the cam area,
but at high speeds it sounded like the lifter was hanging up, or
a pushrod was out of adjustment. One way or another the bike
was going to see some down time. When Devin got back to the
shop, he let the bike cool down, and then he started by remov-
ing the cam cover. He then checked the pushrods and before
we knew it the heads were off the bike to check the valves.
Right away Devin could see that the bike was going to
need work. The bike’s owner decided to go ahead and freshen
up the motor with some cylinder work and new H-D Screamin’
Eagle parts, which included a new cam, a set of tappets, push-
rods, pistons, and heads.
This would also give the bike’s owner the opportunity to clean
up the look of the bike with some powdercoating since the bike
was getting torn down for repairs anyway.
HB
2.
The heads were dirty and one of the exhaust valves was
cracked and chipped, the pistons were showing signs of wear
and had a lot of carbon build up.
1.
By the time I had gotten back to the shop from our offi ce to
pick up my camera, Devin and Shop Tech Kazoo had the top-end
off to inspect the pistons and the cam cover was removed.
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13.
Then the pistons were installed on
the rods…
12.
Here Kazoo is checking the piston ring
end-gap on the freshly honed cylinders.
11.
With all that going on Devin had
honed the stock cylinders to fi t the new
.010 over Screamin’ Eagle pistons.
Cost around $110.
10.
Next, the new H-D Hydraulic tappets
were placed in oil to soak. This will help
with the bleed down once it comes time to
adjust the pushrods and start the motor.
They were installed onto the tappet block
and then the motor.
9.
The new H-D Hydraulic Tappets.
cost is around $250
8.
Devin also replaced all the cylinder
stud bolts, some of them had come
loose and he felt that it was best to just
replace them. Cost on a set of studs is
around $80.
7.
Once the cam clearance was good,
Kazoo installed a new cam bearing into
the case. He then installed the cam and
checked the cam cover for clearance.
Everything fi t just right.
6.
Kazoo got started with the rebuild.
Here he installed the SEH-57 cam and
checked for clearance. The new SEH-57
cam lobe is a bit taller and the case had
to be relived for clearance. (arrow)
5.
The new SEH-57 costs around $265.
4.
The tappets were the next thing that
Kazoo put under the microscope and found
that the roller bearing for the rear exhaust
was bad with a groove worn into the side
(orange
arrow) and so much play in the
roller you can see the bearing (white
arrow).
3.
Once Kazoo had the cam out of the
bike he could see the damage to the cam
lobe (arrow) for the rear exhaust. That
would match the cracked rear exhaust
valve.
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TECH
A STEAL OR RAW DEAL? PART II
SOURCE:
Freedom Cycles
(714) 628-0049
www.freedomcyclesoc.com
Harley-Davidson
(414) 343-4056
www.harley-davidson.com
18.
Then the S&S carburetor was
installed, followed by the gas tank and
exhaust pipes. This is where we are going
to leave off. We are still waiting on a few
pieces to come back from powdercoating,
then we are going to log as many miles as
we can, then we’ll put the bike on the dyno
for the results.
The cost of all the parts plus miscel-
laneous things like oils and fi lters cost
between $1,600 and $2,000. The labor esti-
mate was approximately 10-15 hours (rates
vary, $75-$95 an hour or more depending
on the bike and shop).
17.
Kazoo placed the new heads and
gaskets onto the cylinders and torqued
them down to factory spec. He then
installed the freshly powdercoated rocker
box assembly, pushrods, and tubes.
16.
A new set of Screamin’ Eagle head
gaskets cost around $45.
A complete motor gasket kit is about
$165.
15.
A new set of Screamin’ Eagle heads
were ordered out for the bike. The bike
owner could have had the stock heads
cleaned, reworked, and all new valves
installed to save a few bucks, but he was
looking to get the bike done in time for a
trip he wanted to take.
Cost for heads around $950. The cost
to re-work a set of heads is around $650.
14.
…followed by new base gaskets and
the cylinders.
TECH
A STEAL OR RAW DEAL? PART II
n these economic times, it’s not
hard to miss extra coin on the
ground or be tempted to deplete
the “free” penny dish at your local
gas station. Like a shiny penny
catching your eye, the copper beast be-
fore you has a similar effect, except it’s
worth a pretty penny to the bike’s owner
and creator, J.R. Gill, of So-Cal Power
Products (SCPP) in Santa Fe Springs,
California. Although the custom took
nine months to build, its concept dates
back as far as 2005 and its completion
wouldn’t have been possible without
teamwork.
As a third generation metal fabri-
cator, J.R. has spent most of his life
in the metalwork industry. He further
honed his skills when he went to work
for Quality Vessel Engineering (QVE),
a company that specializes in the
aerospace industry and on a variety of
different types of fabrication, includ-
ing working with exotic metals. “These
individuals helped me greatly with the
building of this bike,” J.R. said. Start-
ing with a frame jig and some stainless
steel square and rectangular tube, the
frame was constructed to sit a bit differ-
ent than a stock confi guration, with 22
J.R. Gill’s Copper, Brass, and Steel Steed
WORDS AND PHOTOS: TARYN FUNCHEON
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degrees of rake at the neck and adding
3 inches to the framerails behind the
transmission, giving more room for the
air compressor and battery.
Using the same steel tube materials,
a custom frontend that is only 18 inches
in length was also fabricated. J.R. want-
ed to have the look of a Springer-style
frontend, and he also wanted an air-ride
feel. So he came up with the idea to
create a dual air-shock setup with a
mono shock in the center for rebound.
J.R. called on Platinum Air Suspension
for a set of its Road King air rams, and
then he created a bracket to house the
two shocks on the frontend. Next, J.R.
routed the air line back to the compres-
sor. To ensure that the shock wouldn’t
fl oat as he was riding, he added a small
mono shock to control the rebound J.R.
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RUNIC INSCRIPTIONS
added some additional suspension in
the seating area with a custom air ride
seat. “For this application, we removed
the pivot point in the front of the seat
pan and mounted three air bags to the
frame where the pan would mount, mak-
ing the seat an actual suspension point
for a rigid frame,” J.R. said.
For the heart of the bike, J.R. ap-
proached Westminster Harley-Davidson
for a fully polished and built 80ci motor.
There is an engraved inscription of
the dealer’s logo on the ignition
cover to refl ect J.R.’s appreciation
to the company and how much of
an asset they were to this bike.
“Those guys were great and really
helped me out with this project,”
J.R. said. If you notice, there is
some interesting writing on the
sides and top of the custom gas
tank, as well as hand-drawn cop-
per and brass patterns all over
the frame. The writing is in Rune,
or ancient alphabetic characters
used by the Germanic people
a long, long time ago. To better
familiarize himself, J.R. studied
ancient and medieval history while
building this bike, and he got help
from a top U.S. Linguist, Elmer H.
Antonsen, who passed away before
he saw his translated work on the
bike. “I wanted people to know Elmer’s
work,” J.R. said, “and that his expertise
in translating a captivating, ancient
language lives and remains a part of this
bike.” Helping with all the inlay work and
intricate details found on this bike was
Jim DeVoll of So. Cal Water Cuts, who
J.R. is also working with at SCPP. “Jim
programmed and cut anything for this
bike via a blueprint or my hand draw-
ings,” J.R. said.
As J.R. intended this bike to test and
elaborate on his skills, he wanted as
many hand-crafted parts as possible
and the bike devoid of any bondo or
paint. From the custom steel square
handlebars and the copper two-part gas
and oil tanks to the copper front and
rear fenders and square 2-into-1 pipes,
you’d be hard-pressed to fi nd a part not
Equipped with air bags, the
unique SCPP seat design pro-
vides the rider with some rear
suspension.
J.R. created his own air ride
Springer utilizing a set of
Platinum Air Suspension FL
shocks and a small coil over
monoshock.
J.R.’s name is inscribed in
Runic script between the
two-part fuel and oil tank.
The tanks feature stainless
steel, brass, and copper in-
lays on both sides and tops,
as well as brass gas and oil
vented caps and a custom-fi t
digital gauge.
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fabricated or modifi ed on this ride. With
a variety of resources available to J.R.
and plenty of industry companies lo-
cated near SCPP, he was able to utilize
their services and establish good work-
ing relationships. J.R. went to see Sam
at Ride Wright Wheels (RWW) for a set
of its Fat Daddy 50-spoke, diamond-cut
wheels, then J.R. had the spokes cop-
per-plated, and returned to RWW for
assembly. Then J.R. made a trip over to
Custom Mobile Wiring where Burto ran
all the internal wiring for the kill switch,
oil pressure switch, module compres-
sor, and an speedo gauge provided by
Big Bear Choppers (BBC), who also
provided the BBC rear sprotor setup.
Seeing as J.R. used the bike’s stainless
steel and copper materials as color
itself, Aggressive Designs stepped up
and did all the clear coating on the bike
to fi nish it up and help keep it shiny.
In the end, everyone involved was re-
ally pleased with how the custom turned
out, especially J.R. For someone who
has come a long way in developing his
skills and this bike is a true expression
of his craftsmanship. “I still learn every
day that I love my craft, love a challenge,
and prefer to test my capabilities and
try to explore new techniques and old
ones,” J.R said. J.R. wishes to give a
special thanks to everyone who helped
make this bike possible, as well as to a
couple additional companies not men-
tioned in the story, including Universal
Finishing, Road Dogs, Spyke, Emgo,
and Jaybrake.
HB
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BIKE OWNER
J.R.
Gill
SHOP NAME
So-Cal Power Products (SCPP)
SHOP PHONE
(626)
227-3216
SHOP WEBSITE
www.socalpowerproducts.com
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL
‘08/Rigid/Runic
FABRICATION
J.R. Gill/Quality Vessel
Engineering
(QVE)
ASSEMBLY
J.R.
Gill/QVE/
SCPP,
Mobile Custom
BUILD TIME
Nine
months
ENGINE
YEAR/MANUFACTURER
‘99/Harley-Davidson
TYPE/SIZE
Evo/80ci
BUILDER
Westminster
Harley-Davidson
CASES
H-D
CYLINDERS
H-D
HEADS
H-D
ROCKER BOXES
H-D
CARBURETOR
42mm
Mikuni
AIR CLEANER
J.R.
Gill
EXHAUST
J.R.
Gill
TRANSMISSION
YEAR/MANUFACTURER/TYPE
‘08/Prowler/six-speed
CLUTCH
Ultima
PRIMARY DRIVE
Ultima 2-inch belt
FRAME
YEAR/MANUFACTURER
‘08/J.R. Gill/QVE
RAKE
22
degrees
STRETCH
3-inch frame stretch behind tranny
SUSPENSION
MANUFACTURER FRONT
Platinum Air Ride/
J.R.
Gill/QVE
MODIFICATIONS
Platinum Air Suspension/
Chopper
Shox
LENGTH
18
inches
TRIPLE TREES
J.R.
Gill
MANUFACTURER REAR
N/A
SWINGARM
N/A
WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES
MANUFACTURER FRONT
Ride Wright Wheels Fat Daddy
SIZE-HEIGHT/WIDTH
3.5x16-inch
TIRE/SIZE
Dunlop/16-inch
CALIPER
Jaybrake
ROTOR
Ride Wright Wheels
MANUFACTURER REAR
Ride Wright Wheels
SIZE-HEIGHT/WIDTH
3.5x16-inch
TIRE/SIZE
Dunlop/16-inch
CALIPER
Big Bear Choppers
ROTOR
Big Bear Choppers
FINISH/PAINT
COLOR
Clear
PAINTER
Aggressive
Designs
GRAPHICS
N/A
PLATING/POLISHING
Universal Finishing Inc.
POWDERCOAT
Olympic Powder Coating
ACCESSORIES
FRONT FENDER
J.R.
Gill/SCPP
REAR FENDER
J.R.
Gill/SCPP
GAS TANK & CAP
J.R.
Gill
OIL TANK
J.R.
Gill
GAUGES
Big Bear Choppers
HANDLEBARS
J.R.
Gill
RISERS
J.R.
Gill
HAND CONTROLS
Jaybrake/J.R.
Gill
FOOT CONTROLS
Jaybrake/J.R.
Gill
FOOTPEGS
J.R.
Gill/QVE
HEADLIGHT
Emgo
TAILLIGHT
Eddie
Trotta
SEAT
J.R.
Gill
SPECS
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SOURCE:
Eurocomponents |
(386) 274-5729.
www.eurocomponentsusa.com
aving a big pair of bear
paws for hands is a great
bragging point and can be
quite an intimidation factor
when it comes to shaking
hands. However, unless you’re some
kind of political fi gurehead, you probably
don’t spend hours constantly shaking
hands with other people and therefore
don’t feel the fatigue associated with
such actions.
Yeah, I know, where am I going with
this right? Well, shaking hands is kind
of like pulling in the clutch on your bike,
except your hand is more parallel to the
ground rather than perpendicular. And
unlike shaking hands you’re bound to
pull your clutch lever way more often and
exert more effort in doing so, especially
if you have a heavy clutch. Such was the
case on one of our Softails. We had re-
cently upgraded to Barnett’s new Stealth
Series (blacked out) cables. Even though
the new clutch cable featured Barnett’s
HE (high effi ciency) inner wire which aids
in smooth clutch pull and reduced effort,
our “cleaner” (look-wise) routing method
put a tight bend in the cable coming right
off the clutch perch which made it a little
tougher to pull in the clutch. It wasn’t un-
bearable, but we knew it defi nitely could
be improved with a quick installation of
a Power Clutch kit we picked up from
Eurocomponents.
HB
Eurocomponents
Power Clutch
Install
6.
Eurocomponents states that with a com-
pletely stock bike you’ll get a 40 percent light-
er clutch pull. Using our trusty fi sh scale (it
never lies) we measured the amount of force
it took to pull the clutch lever in all the way.
With the stock ramps in place it took about
19 pounds of force but with the Power Clutch
installed it was about 13.5 pounds, almost 30
percent difference. Not quite 40 but we attrib-
uted that to the tight bend of the clutch cable.
But we were still quite happy with the results;
our hands will thanks us for it especially when
it comes to parade duty.
5.
Once we had the clutch cover back on we
poured in fresh trans fl uid and followed the
instructions from Eurocomponents on adjust-
ing the clutch which consisted of turning the
adjusting screw clockwise until it was lightly
seated, squeezing the clutch lever two or three
times, backing off the adjusting screw and re-
peating this two times. Then we backed off the
adjusting screw only 1/8 rotation instead of the
factory setting and tightened the lock nut.
4.
Installing the Power Clutch was simply
a matter of sliding the outer clutch ramp
into position followed by the three ramp
balls, then placing the inner ramp on top,
hooking in the clutch cable and reinstall-
ing the retaining ring.
3.
Here is a comparison of the inside
of the Power Clutch ramps (A) and the
stock clutch ramps. They look pretty
much the same except for the difference
in the orientation, angle and depth of the
three ball recesses on the Power Clutch’s
inside ramp (arrow). The design of these
recesses provide a mechanical advantage
over the stock unit which help reduce the
amount force it takes to pull the clutch
lever in.
2.
Installation was quick and easy
especially since the exhaust was already
off. We started by loosening the clutch
cable lock nut and cable adjuster. Then
we drained the trans fl uid and unbolted
the trans cover. Next, we used snap ring
pliers (not a pair of scratch awls used like
chopsticks) to remove the clutch ramp
retaining ring (arrow).
1.
Here’s the Power Clutch
we got from Eurocomponents.
It’s basically two ramps that from
the outside look just like the stock
units and fi t in place of the stock
ramps. The Power Clutch ($170.52) is available for 1987-later
Evos and Twin Cams or 1994-later Sportsters and Buells.
A
A
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WORDS AND PHOTOS: ERIC ELLIS
sy
hile making the
rounds at the 2009
Cincinnati V-Twin
Expo, we bumped
into Hiro Tamura
from AIM Corporation who enlightened
us about the company’s new Mamba
Reverse Gear ($1,595-$1,795) for
Harley-Davidsons.
We’ve all been in situations where
backing a heavy motorcycle up a slope
can be somewhat of a daunting task,
and baggers these days can get pretty
heavy when they’re loaded down with
gear or you have a passenger on the
back. And what if you have bad knees or
you’re legs don’t seem to work the way they
used to? We had a ’09 Electra Glide that
we wanted to give the Reverse treatment.
AIM Corp, located in Huntington Beach,
California, is known for its performance
clutch components. The Mamba is available
for six-speed transmissions in a Monoblock
style (used for this install) for ’07-09 big twins,
including ’06 Dyna. Also available for fi ve-and-
six speed transmissions is a two-piece Reverse
Gear for ’87-later big twins (except ’06 Dyna).
The Mamba is clutch operated and does not use
an electrical motor, and it installs into your stock
transmission. In normal transmission opera-
tion when the trans is in gear the mainshaft
spins clockwise and the countershaft spins
counter-clockwise. With the Reverse Gear,
according to Hiro, both the mainshaft and
countershaft spin clockwise when the idler
gear (inside AIM’s trans cover) is activated
by the AIM shift lever, engaging the coun-
ter gear and making it rotate clockwise,
causing the bike to go in Reverse.
We headed over to Westminster Har-
ley-Davidson in Westminster, California to
install the Mamba on the E-Glide and after
the install we tested to see just how well
it worked. Log on to www.hotbikeweb.
com for a video demonstration of how it
performs.
HB
4.
Next, Jason removed the trans side
cover and took out the oil slinger assembly
(arrow). Then both mainshaft and counter-
shaft nuts were loosened and removed.
3.
Harley-Davidson Service Technician Ja-
son Klements started by removing the seat,
disconnecting the battery, and draining the
transmission oil. He also needed to remove
the heat shield at the collector so that he
could get to the tranny’s side cover.
2.
The Reverse Gear
includes the new
trans side cover and
gasket, the reverse
shift lever, main gear,
counter gear, lock
pins, break-off keys,
the provided main
gear tool, drill bits,
and all necessary
mounting hardware
and threadlocker.
AIM Corporation
Mamba Reverse
Gear Installed
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1.
The ’09 Electra Glide with
the Reverse Gear.
SOURCE:
AIM Corporation
(714) 848-3030
www.aim-tamachi.com
Westminster Harley-Davidson
(714) 891-4300
www.hdwestminster.com
13.
Everything was just about fi nished;
Jason just needed to adjust the clutch, fi ll
the trans back up with fl uid, reattach the
heat shield, and reconnect the battery.
Here’s a shot of the fi nished version of the
AIM Mamba Reverse Gear. We had shop
tech, Jason give it a little demo, which you
can see at www.hotbikeweb.com.
12.
Once that was done, the clutch cable
was attached to the AIM trans cover.
Then, with the supplied gasket, the new
cover was bolted in place and the shift
lever was installed.
11.
Once the new oil slinger was installed,
Jason was ready to mount the AIM trans
cover in place but he needed to install
the stock ball and ramp and retaining clip
(arrow) from the stock trans cover into the
new AIM Reverse Gear trans cover.
10.
Jason installed the new oil slinger
rod into the main gear. It’s basically the
same as stock, but the umbrella assembly
at the end has been removed to fi t the
Reverse Gear assembly.
9.
Then the counter gear was installed
onto the counter boss nut and fi t with
the two provided break off keys (arrows)
after aligning the grooves on the counter
gear with the counter boss (shown here,
the top key is already installed). With red
threadlocker, Jason installed the bolt and
washer to the counter boss nut and tight-
ened it. The biggest safety feature of the
Reverse Gear is the break-off keys. These
brass keys are put in place to prevent
damage to vital transmission components
when the Reverse Gear is misused due to
excessive load (i.e a reverse burnout).
8.
After both lock pins were tightened to
8 lb-ft, Jason installed the counter boss
nut onto the countershaft with green
threadlocker and tightened it to 148 lb-ft.
7.
…these locking pins (arrow). The
locking pins keep the main gear from
coming loose from the mainshaft when
using the Reverse Gear.
6.
Drilling time! Jason taped off the
exposed areas to keep the metal shav-
ings out. Then he drilled two holes (about
1-inch deep) with the supplied drill bit into
the mainshaft from the surface of the AIM
main gear in order to fi t…
5.
Both shafts’ threads were cleaned and
Jason installed the AIM main gear to the
mainshaft with green threadlocker using
the supplied tool and, torqued it to 148 lb-
ft. The heavy torque spec and green thread-
locker will keep the main gear in place.
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TECH
BACK DAT ASS UP!
hen Harley-Davidson developed a new
chassis for 2009 Touring models, the
Fat Baggers, Inc. (FBI) R&D task force
went to work and created a new Drop
Seat Kit ($1,799.95 with unpainted
side panels, with painted side panels $2,050.95) that
would alter the Motor Company’s rear frame section to
lower the riding position approximately 3 inches.
According to Kent Reed, sales and marketing agent
with FBI, with this kit they were able to achieve 3 inches
of drop in seat height without sacrifi cing suspension,
frame clearance or seat comfort to give riders a better
footing for starting/stopping stability and more confi dence
when they ride, stop, and take off.
The Drop Seat kit’s main component is a new sub-
frame, which replaces Harley’s tail section of the frame
with a reformed tail section that also repositions the
location of the battery 90 degrees. The new subframe’s
tubes–directly under the seat–are positioned lower to fi t a
new two-up seat (other seat options available) that drops
the height of the rider’s position when in the saddle. The
setup also creates a narrower section at the front of the
seat where it meets the tank so it makes it more comfort-
able and so that you don’t get fatigued in the hip area.
But most of all if you’re one of those guys that have to
stand on your tippee toes (do grown men say that?) when
immobile this kit is for you. Kent also mentioned that the
Drop Seat Kit is going to be available for ’96-08 Touring
models too, but you will have to do a little cutting and
welding to the stock frame.
We ran into the director of FBI, Gary Chipp, at the
company’s monster tent in Laughlin, Nevada, at the ’09
River Run and it just so happened they were about to
install one of these kits on ’09 Street Glide. It was just
another case of being in the right place at the right time,
so we snapped some photos as FBI agents Alan Fawcett
and Chris Taylor performed the interrogation, er…conver-
sion. The install was relatively easy, just some re-routing
of components and such to make room for the new
subframe and other additions.
HB
3.
The main objective was to replace the stock rear frame section
with the new subframe. In order to do so, the bags and seat were
taken off, the main-fuse was unplugged, and the shock lines were dis-
connected. Then the fender strut covers, saddlebag support brackets
and rear fender were removed.
2.
FBI Direc-
tor Gary sits
aboard the
Glide as agent
Chris collected
the evidence.
He found the
Glide’s stock
seat height
measured about
27 inches from
the ground up
to the stock
seat.
1.
The Drop Seat Kit includes a new seat, the new subrame with repo-
sitioned battery box, extended battery cables, left and right side covers
(painted in this case), turn signal module (TSM) mount, fuse box mount,
and additional mounting hardware. For bikes with ABS brakes, an ad-
ditional module is required and available separately ($199.95).
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14.
Agent Alan re-installed the battery and
hooked up the new cables, then mounted
the new fuse box mount onto the subframe,
and hooked the coil back up. The battery’s
cables are longer to make up for the extra
length they have to travel due to the reloca-
tion of the battery. Also, the cables secure
to the sides of each terminal, instead of on
the top of the terminals (arrow).
13.
Then he located the ECM, fl ipped it
on its side, and attached it to the side of
the battery box on the new subframe on
the right side for easy access.
12.
Alan fi t the fuses into the new billet
fuse box mount, which was later tightened
to the new subframe after the battery had
been installed.
11.
The two agents fastened the new
subframe with the pre-existing frame’s
hardware to the main frame and tightened
everything down to factory spec.
10.
Here is a shot at the stock rear frame
section (bottom) and the new subframe
(top). The new subframe features the re-
shaped lowered section that brings the seat
down about 3 inches. It simply bolts right in
place of the stock subframe in a snap.
9.
Alan installed the new TSM mount (ar-
row) on the left side and plugged the TSM
into its new receptacle.
8.
The stock battery box was removed to
make room for the new subframe, and then
Alan located the TSM loom (on the right
side of the bike) and cut into the insulation
to make it longer. It was then wrapped with
electrical tape and rerouted to the left side
of the bike to where the TSM’s new home
will be. Also, the new battery cables were
installed at this time and hooked up once
the battery was installed.
7.
Both agents unbolted all of the bolts
from the stock rear frame section (they will
be reused with the new subframe) and the
stock rear frame section was removed.
6.
Then the fuse block was taken out
of its stock fuse box (arrow). Later it
was placed into FBI’s new billet fuse box
mount. But fi rst, the agents had to get rid
of the old frame section in order to mount
the FBI fuse box to the new subframe.
5.
Alan unplugged the plug wires from
the ignition coil, and then the coil from the
battery box was next to come out.
4.
Chris unhooked the ECM from the main
harness, lifted the plastic battery cover
out of the way, extracted the battery, and
unhooked and discarded the stock battery
cables. Then the TSM was removed (ar-
row) and re-installed later into the new
position of the provided FBI TSM mount,
which relocates it to the left side.
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TAKE IT DOWN AN INCH…OR THREE
SOURCE:
Fat Baggers, Inc. (FBI)
(641) 774-7499
www.fatbaggers.com
18.
Here’s how the bike looks from the
side. Notice the dropped seating position in
between the bags on the left (arrow). Above
is a top view of how the new
seat looks; it feels narrower
and it’s comfortable. A 2-Up
Touring seat and a solo seat
are also available with the kit.
17.
We had Gary sit on the bike again
and we took some fi nal measurements.
The proof is in the pudding, and FBI’s new
Drop Seat Kit dropped the bike’s height 3
inches. The stock measurement came in
at roughly 27 inches from the ground up
to the seat. With FBI’s kit installed, we
measured 24 inches from the ground up to
the new seat.
16.
After mounting the saddlebags, Alan
mounted the new two-up seat to the bike
and we were done! It fi t like a glove!
Installation time was roughly two hours
and very simple.
15.
Chris and Alan reinstalled the fender,
and then installed the new color-matched
side covers. The stock grommets were
reused in order to plug the side covers in
place.
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Looking for a little boost? This hop-up kit from AMS features fi ve-axis
CNC ported heads with ceramic thermal barrier coated exhaust ports,
multi-angle valve seats, and high intake velocity. When bolted on an
AMS precision bored and honed 96ci or 105ci Big Bore Cylinder kit,
the power increases are sure to get your blood pumping.
AMS (800) 210-8675 | www.automotivemachine.com
The seven-speed trans from Baker is ready to take on your ’06 Dyna
and ’07-later big twin. If you’re looking for a little something extra, the
DD7 features the following gear ratios: 1st (3.76), 2nd (2.75), 3rd
(2.06), 4th (1.55), 5th (1.27), 6th (1.10), 7th (1.00).
Baker Drivetrain (877) 640-2004 | www.bakerdrivetrain.com
This device bolts on to the stock clutch of Harley big twins and Sportsters
from 1938 to present and automatically readjusts each time the clutch
engages to act as a self-adjusting active balancing device that mounts
over the stock clutch pressure plate. It not only self-adjusts to the clutch’s
rotational speed, but also to the rotating mass of the clutch plates and hub
assembly each time the clutch is engaged.
Balance Masters (818) 882-8431 | www.balancemasters.com
The Sportsman Superclutch is now available for ’07-later Twin Cams and features
two more friction plates than stock, and the plates are twice as wide for more
surface area in the clutch shell. The Sportsman also features six adjustable coil
springs, and two sets of springs with shims included to suit stock or race engines.
Bandit Machine Works (717) 464-2800
www.banditmachineworks.com
Have you been affected by oil mist from your Twin Cam’s breather
system? The Mystfree helps eliminate oil mist from coating your bike,
you, or your passenger by controlling and virtually eliminating misting
that is normally associated with a build up in crankcase pressure and
inadequate oil pump scavenging.
Doherty Machine (928) 541-7744 | www.dohertymachine.com
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These kits are now available and include the compensating
sprocket assembly, chain adjuster assembly, and complete
clutch assembly with Kevlar plates. The primary chains are
sold separately. The kits will fi t ’90-06 big twins, excluding
’06 Dyna models.
Drag Specialties | www.dragspecialties.com
The Bobber style HT Belt Drive is made from billet aluminum
and features a Helical Offset Tooth (HOT) setup to handle your
performance engine. The drive uses a 7-inch clutch and the entire
assembly is available in raw or polished with a right side drive option.
Evil Engineering (800) 372-8612 | www.evil-engineering.com
Looking for a monsterous JIMS engine to power your bagger? The Fat Baggers
Inc. (FBI) crew has a whole lineup of JIMS engines ranging from 120ci to 131ci
to give your bike the extra pep in its step. The 131 features a 4 5/16-inch bore
and a 4 1/2-inch stroke with a compression ratio of 10.5:1; the 120 features a
4.125-inch bore and a 4 1/2-inch stroke with a compression ratio of 10:1.
Fat Baggers Inc (877) 324-2453 | www.fatbaggers.com
This Oiling System from Feuling includes a billet high-volume oil
pump, a billet camplate, hydraulic roller lifters, and a gasket kit.
It is said to increase oil pressure, oil volume, engine oil fl ow,
and return oil scavenging. Now that’s cool.
Feuling Parts (619) 917-6222 | www.feulingparts.com
This component secures the crankshaft by adding another bearing. The
bearing secures the shaft at its outermost point on the left side, preventing
possible crankshaft bearing failure and it bolts directly to the engine case
and the inner primary. The Mainshaft Outer Bearing Support fi ts ’03-later
Twin Cam FLH models.
GP Designs (866) 356-2464 | www.gpdesigns.net
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This new 3-inch open belt drive conversion is now available for ’00-06
Softail models and includes complete clutch kit covers, pulleys, a
14mm belt, and necessary mounting hardware.
J&P Cycles (800) 397-4844 | www.jpcycles.com
These new inner primary covers from Küryakyn fi t ’07-09 Electra Glides, Road
Glides, Street Glides and Road Kings. Bolt it right up to the stock engine case
and primary housing to give your primary setup a chrome fi nish.
Küryakyn (866) 277-9598 | www.kuryakyn.com
This six-speed with overdrive trans from the Motor Company is a direct
replacement for many Evo and Twin Cam Dyna, Softail, and Touring models
utilizing a fi ve-speed transmission. The trans incorporates a late-model shift-
ing mechanism and a shift-ring system with forged-steel shift forks.
Harley-Davidson (800) 443-2153 | www.harley-davidson.com
Matthews has released its take on 45-degree V-twin heads with the
release of the Matthews M2 and M3 heads. These high-fl ow heads
feature the same port design used in the company’s NHRA Prostock
car and motorcycle engines. If the pros dig ‘em, you might too!
Matthews Performance Products
www.matthewsperformanceproducts.com
The 80ci-114ci Illusion engines are available with either an EPA or CARB certi-
fi cation. The certifi ed engines feature a 3.5 to 4.125-inch bore and a 4.25-inch
stroke. The certifi ed engines breathe through a model-specifi c Mikuni 42mm carb
with a custom designed fully compliant airbox. And they’re legit!
Illusion Motorycycles (714) 894-1942 | www.illusionmotorcycles.com
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Have a high-horsepower engine? The Prowler six-speed BAR
transmission is a right-side-drive unit that features a stabilizing bar
between the shafts to prevent fl exing. The Prowler also features an
additional bearing support.
MC Advantages (800) 726-9620 | www.mcadvantages.com
V-Factor’s new replacement transmission top was de-
signed for ’52-79 big twin four-speed models. It includes
all the small internal parts in one convenient kit. The
Ratchet Top is available in chrome.
Mid-USA (314) 351-3733 | www.mid-usa.com
The Oil Bud could prolong the life of your engine by protecting it from over-
heating. This oil cooler uses an aluminum extruded aluminum design with
braided stainless steel hoses to regulate oil temperature and mounts under the
frame rails. The Oil Bud fi ts most Softails and Touring models, including 2009.
Bud’s Biker Parts (406) 457-2458 | www.budsbikerparts.com
This new trans from JIMS was made with the big engine, big tire enthusiast
in mind. It has all the added features of a six-speed tranny but it’s been re-
designed with oversize gears to handle the increased torque loads of today.
JIMS (805) 482-6913 | www.jimsusa.com
This Contour primary has made its way into the PM production line
and it’s available with the Contrast Cut fi nish to fi t your ’91-09 Softails,
Dynas, and custom applications. The Countour motor plate and lock-up
clutch can handle the power output of big V-twins and clutch lever effort
is smooth because of the lower rate springs.
Performance Machine (714) 523-3000
www.performancemachine.com
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This
Brute IV Extreme 2007 3-inch Electric Start Open Belt Drive is brand
new for Primo and fi ts
all 2006 Dyna models and all 2007 later Softail and
Dyna models. The kit includes a one-piece billet motorplate, 3-inch drive
belt, front pulley, rear pulley, starter ring gear, and the Pro Clutch.
Rivera Primo (562) 907-2600 | www.riveraengineering.com
If you’ve experienced slip and drag from your stock ’41-84 big twin’s four- or fi ve-
speed trans, then the Diaphragm Clutch Spring Conversion Kit may solve your
problem. The kit works with your stock hub, basket, and plates.
Prairie Tech Innovations (877) 992-9910 | www.prairietechinnovations.com
Looking for big power from a big beefy motor? R&R Cycle has plenty of large dis-
placement motors to choose from, including 127, 139, 147, and a whopping 155
ci. R&R Cycle motors are available as Evolution style or Twin Cam style and are
made in the USA and CNC machined from high-quality parts.
R&R Cycle (603) 645-1488 | www.rrcycles.com
Attention JIMS 120ci and 131ci engine owners! T-Man Performance has
released a big bore kit that bumps up your 120ci or 131ci JIMS engine
to 135 ci, featuring custom-designed pistons and ring sets to utilize the
4.375-inch Revolution Performance cylinders spec’d by T-Man Perfor-
mance. The kit comes complete with cylinders, your choice of fl attop or
15-degree domed pistons, and head and base gaskets.
T-Man Performance (336) 993-7068 | www.tmanperformance.com
S&S has just released these new chain-driven cams for ’07-later
big twins. The cams are compatible with the stock chain drive.
They are also available in many different grinds.
S&S Cycle (608) 627-0283 | www.sscycle.com
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I
wish I had a dollar for every patient or person
that asked me over the last few years about
increasing the size of “that certain part of the male
body.” The preoccupation with size that men have
is a mystery to most women. The fact is it is
completely normal for most men to want to be
larger. It doesn't matter if they are smaller than
average, average, or larger than average. It's even
been my experience that guys that are almost too
big, so big in fact that many women wont go near
them with a ten foot pole (sorry about that) still
want to be larger!
I was so intrigued by this fact that I started to do
research about the "so called" male enhancement
pills that came on the market several years ago.
The concept that a simple pill could noticeably
increase the size of a man’s organ seemed
plausible, but I wanted to know more. I had done
much research over the years about certain
sexually enhancing compounds available, so I
believed the concept was sound that a pill could be
made to make a man larger.
My first task was to look at some of the ads I had
seen in magazines for male enhancement. There
were some amazing claims by many of these
makers. My personal favorite was a cream that
claimed to make men instantly larger. I had to
laugh out loud when I read what it said. The ad
read, “apply cream, rub vigorously, increase your
size.” I thought for a minute and then decided you
could put virtually anything on a man, including
guacamole, and if he rubbed vigorously it would
increase his size. Then there was an ad for a pill,
that if taken daily, would increase the length of a
man by 3 to 4 inches in just a few
short days (sorry
about the “short” comment).
I'm sorry, but after all those years of medical
school, I know enough about anatomy to know that
a guy who is 5 inches in length isn't going to add 3
to 4 inches to his little friend unless he buys a rope,
gets a large brick, finds a bridge and...well, you get
the picture. At about this time I was beginning to
think that perhaps these makers hadn't found the
magic mixture of compounds I had hoped they
might have.
As the founder of both the Stein Medical Institute
and the Foundation for Intimacy, I have spent most
of my adult life trying to improve men and
women's sexual health. I pride myself on being the
best medical doctor I can be and my reputation is
important to me. So, when out of the clear blue sky,
I got a call from the makers of Extenze, the leader
in male enhancement, wanting me to be in one of
their TV commercials, I thought, “Boy, did they
pick the wrong guy!”
Little did they know that I had done real research
into this concept and had recently looked at some
of these male enhancement products. But the
makers of Extenze seemed to be genuinely
convinced that their product really worked, and they
claim to have sold over 100 million capsules to men
all over the world. “Over 100 million capsules taken
by men.” With that single declaration, they had my
interest. Either Extenze really worked or these guys
were the world’s greatest snake oil salesmen. So I
requested that they send me Extenze formula so I
could review it, then we would talk.
I then visited the Extenze.com web site, where I
found a page that showed the top twelve adult film
stars, all holding Extenze and endorsing it. I thought
to myself, “Is it possible Extenze actually works?”
The next day I received the proprietary Extenze
formula and there it was, virtually all of the
ingredients that I hoped would be in a male
enhancement product, 19 pharmaceutical grade
nutraceuticals. There was Yohimbe (which used to be
available by prescription only,) L-Arginine,
Maca...all of it was there.
I contacted the makers of Extenze the very next
day and asked them what they needed me for. They
explained that they had a desire to have a medical
doctor in their T.V. commercials to talk about the
effectiveness of the ingredients in Extenze. At that
moment an idea sprang into my head. I told them if
they would let me improve the formula of Extenze,
I would do the commercial for free!
Before I knew it I was working with their
chemists at the manufacturing plant where we
added the most revolutionary thing to the formula
of Extenze. We added DHEA, also known as the
"mother of all hormones.” DHEA is the most
important human prohormone and is the
prohormone that converts into testosterone in men.
DHEA levels decrease with the aging. Production
peaks in a man’s early 20's, and declines about
10% every 10 years. Low levels of testosterone
can lead to low sex drive and a smaller sex organ.
After a few more weeks of tweaking the formula
of Extenze, we were done. The new Extenze
formula has been selling even better then the old
formula, with over 75% of sales to repeat
customers. Extenze has been on the market for 7
years and has sold almost a quarter of a billion
capsules to men all over the world. It doesn't
matter if you're 18 or 80 years old. In my opinion
Extenze can make you larger, harder and increase
both your intensity and pleasure and it is as simple
as taking a single tablet daily. Extenze is so sure it
would work for anyone that they're sending out a
free one-week supply of Extenze for nothing more
then the cost of a postage stamp. You can contact
them directly at 800-209-0406. I recommend any
man healthy enough to engage in sexual activity
should try Extenze. You have nothing to lose but a
lot to gain.
M
ale
E
nhancement
P
ills . . .
Is it a Hoax or Do They Really Work?
“a pill that, if taken daily,
would increase the length of
a man by 3 to 4 inches.”
Advertisement
Dr. Daniel Stein, M.D.
"they claim to have sold
almost a quarter of a billion
capsules to men."
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. ExtenZe is
not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The new modular belt drive system from Tech Cycle is now avail-
able for ’07-later Softails and ’06-later Dynas. Choose either a
2-inch or 3-inch belt drive system and an optional contoured side
belt guard is also available along with a high torque gear reduction
starter designed specifi cally for ‘07 models with 96ci engines.
Tech Cycle (215) 702-8324 | www.techcycle.com
This V-Tech Ignition System ftis all ’70-97 carbureted models (Evos,
Shovels, and Sportsters). It can also be set for either street or race ap-
plications and will work with electric or kick start applications. The V-Tech
system features an adjustable rpm limiter ranging from 4,000-8,000 rpm.
V-Twin Mfg (800) 833-8946 | www.vtwinmfg.com
The Pro-Series engines from TP Engineering are available in 114, 121, and
124ci applications and include a Pro-Series Smart Pump patented oil pump,
Pro-Series 7075-T6 billet lifter blocks, forged coated pistons, patented Pro-
Vent billet rocker boxes, billet cam cover, Pro-Series forged roller rocker arms,
and Pro-Series Scramjet air fi lter.
TP Engineering (203) 744-4960 | www.tpeng.com
The new belt drive system from Ultima was made for ’91-05 Dyna models
for Twin Cam and Evolution setups. The backing plate is made from 6061-
T6 billet aluminum and claims to keep your bike balanced due to its light-
weight construction. You can also choose the outboard support option.
Ultima | www.ultimaproducts.com
Using the original Bisagno design, Zipper’s now produces these transmis-
sion trap doors that are CNC machined from billet aluminum with heavy-duty
double row bearings for strength and shaft alignment and support. The new
trap door assembly is made to fi t ’87-06 fi ve-speed big twins.
Zipper’s Performance (410) 579-2828 | www.zippersperformance.com
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AFFLICTION CLOTHING LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . .C4
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ARLEN NESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
BAD DAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
BADLANDS MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS . . 121
BAKER INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C3
BEST WESTERN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
BIG BOAR PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
BIG CITY THUNDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
BIKER’S CHOICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
BRADFORD EXCHANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
BURLY BRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
BUTTY BUDDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
CAT LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
COASTAL MOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
CUSTOM CYCLE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . .101
CUSTOM PERFORMANCE LLC. . . . . . . . . .113
DAKOTA DIGITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
DALLAS PRIDGEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
DB SALES INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
DENNIS KIRK INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DIAMOND HEADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
DIRECT HARLEY PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
DRAG SPECIALTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C2
DRAGONFLY CYCLE CONCEPTS . . . . . . . . . 67
ENVY CYCLE CREATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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HARLEY BOOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
HAWG HALTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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HEARTLAND USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
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JIREH CYCLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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PERTRONIX INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
PICKARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
PLATINUM AIR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . .122
PRO PAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
PROCHARGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . 33
PYTHON EXHAUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
RC COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23
RICH PRODUCTS CO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
RICOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
RIDE WRIGHT WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
ROGUE CHOPPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
ROLAND SANDS DESIGNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RUSS BROWN MOTORCYCLE ATTORNEY. . .11
S&S CYCLE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
S100 BIS BROOKSIDE IMPORT . . . . . . . .125
SAMSON MOTORCYCLE PRODS . . . . . . . . . 29
STORZ PERFORMANCE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TAILGUNNER EXHAUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
TECH CYCLE PERFORMANCE PRODUCT . . .124
TEMPEST CYCLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
THE HELMET SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
VANCE & HINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
WICKED IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
WILLIE AND MAX SADDLEBAGS . . . . . . . . . 15
WOMAN APPROACH YOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
ZOOM CYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
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ATTENTION
HOT BIKE READERS!
We would like to start by asking you, the reader, to help us with your ride submissions. There
is no shortage of Readers’ Rides coming across the editor’s desks; however, only about 1/4 of them can be used. The reason: bad photos, little or no info about the bike, and even
worse, no contact info to get better photos or the needed bike specs. So before you put a stamp on that envelope or send out that e-mail, make sure that you have fi lled out the
basics: Your name, phone number and/or e-mail, where you’re from. Then fi ll out a spec sheet—all you need to do is copy the info from the magazine: Motor, tran, frame, wheels,
and so on. Last, a brief history about you and your bike. Now that you know exactly what we’re looking for, we can’t wait to see what you’re going to send in. Thanks!
The Tigger Bike
Jim Deresinski of Moberly, Missouri was not
trying to turn his ’98 Fatboy into a custom
show bike at fi rst, but once he started adding
some chrome here and there the bike was
no longer a stock looking ride. Then came a
custom paint job, custom wheels and more
chrome. Jim rode the bike to Daytona, took
home a few First place trophies and even more
ideas for the bike like diamond cutting the
heads and cylinders. Then at a show some kids
were calling the bike Tigger. Jim said he does
not see it, but the name stuck.
WORDS: ERNIE LOPEZ
No Need To Up-Grade
Jeff Kaiser from Toms River, New Jersey has owned his ‘99
Fat Boy style Softail from USA cycles since 1999. When he
got the bike he was a single guy just looking for any ride
time he could get, and a lady friend would be nice. Five
years later Jeff meets his wife out on a ride. They both like
to spend a lot of time on the bike, so they started thinking
about getting a touring bike but after shopping around his
wife still like the Fat Boy best. Jeff took the money they
were going to put into the touring bike and added the
Aero-Charger turbo, wide tire kit and some fresh paint. To
Jeff this bike was now better than new and with a baby on
the way he is back to riding solo anyway.
No More Honda’s
After riding Hondas for over 20 years Greg Kiss
of White Oak, Pennsylvania fi nally reached a
point in his life that he was ready to trade in the
Honda (the bike he could afford at the time) for
the bike he always wanted, a ’02 FL Springer.
The bike was welcomed into the family and soon
sent to the garage where it spent some time
getting lots of shiny chrome parts and a custom
paint job. By the time the bike was ready to
come out of its room (the garage) Greg’s wife
had seen all the work done and was ready to get
her own bike. We can’t wait to see that one.
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His name is Carlos Ungomartinez of El Paso, Tex-
as and here is his submission. Carlos bought The
Mad Ghost (an ‘09 Night Train) in 2008. He said,
“this has been my dream Harley, it took me over
three years to get it after getting blown up in Iraq
in ‘05 by a 155mm artillery round IED improvised
explosive device road side bomb. After barely
surviving combat, my mission was to experience
the freedom for which my fellow Marines and I
defended and shedded blood on the battlefi eld
for. What better way to accomplish this then to
ride the bad boy of Harley’s motorcycles, the Night
Train...Semper Fidelis!
Cheryl Carey is a 44-year-old mother of two
boys that loves riding her ‘07 Harley-Davidson
Low Rider. It all started when she was a teen
with dirt bikes, and by her 21st birthday she
knew she was well on her way to being a
Harley-riding momma. As her boys got bigger
and her husband was hogging all the riding
time with his bike, Cheryl wanted to get her
own bike. It took some time but after taking
the Motorcycle Safety course and passing,
Cheryl headed straight to the dealership and
road home on her new Low Rider.
Debbie Daw aka the “Gun Lady” is from Elber-
ta, Alabama. She and her husband own and run
a gun refi nishing and custom powdercoating
business. When they are not at the shop work-
ing on guns, the two are out riding Harleys.
Debbie wanted us to see all the work she did
to customize her 1990 Harley-Davidson Sport-
ster starting with the color. We can see how
owning your own powercoating booth comes
in handy. Debbie selected translucent pink and
translucent purple to be the primary colors and
wanted the bike personalized with airbrushed
graphics. The “Gun Lady” was to be the primary
theme, with a modifi ed picture of Penelope
Cruz on the top of the gas tank. Debbie doesn’t
mind if you think it’s a chick bike because it is.
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Passing time
Dennis Sanders from Hedgesville, West Virginia is the kind of
guy that can’t leave anything alone. He has always had cars and
bikes to tinker with, but times got hard and he had to sell off a
few things like his Harley. However, when his wife passed away
he needed something to pass the time and occupy his mind and
give him back something good. So Dennis picked up a stock ’03
Big Dog Pitbull but it did not stay stock for long. The gas tank
was stretched, a new rear fender was bought, tall handlebars, all
new hand and foot controls were added and, a jocky shifter with
a spikes everywhere on the bike were added. Dennis told us
that he is not done with the bike and the spikes.
Bone Stock No More
Derrick Deuell is from Fulton, Missouri, and wanted to
show off the work he did to transform his stock ’05 XL883
into the race inspired bike you see here. For the fi rst year
the bike was bone stock but after a long riding weekend
with some friends and their customs. Derrick got in-
spired, the paint went from H-D black to a prowler orange.
But it didn’t stop there, a 1250cc kit from NRHS was in-
stalled along with a new ignition from Daytona Twin Tech.
Derrick also added a set of hooker pipes, a 240mm wide
tire kit with a 18x8.5 spoked wheel, and a set of Road
King air shocks. Once the bike was done Derrick was out
with his friends and felt his bike was now part of the cus-
tom crowd as well. His wife feels the same way how this
bike is hers and Derrick is off building another bike.
Can’t Wait To Ride
David Russell of Raleigh, North Carolina, says he hasn’t
had the opportunity to ride his made over ’03 Anniversary
Deuce very much in the last year due to the fact that he’s
a Combat Fighter in Iraq, providing all military bases and
operations with fi re protection, emergency response and
hazardous materials suppression and remediation. David
says the customization of his Deuce started in June of
2008 with all the work being done exclusively by Davis
Harley Davidson in Burlington, North Carolina. The make-
over included a 95-inch kit, Hooker Fourbidden pipes,
Heartland EZ Deuce Kit, 40–spoke wheels, and a Silver
Dodge Viper paint job by Dwayne Carter. Obviously, David
can’t wait to get home to put some long miles in the seat,
and put the Iraq desert at the back of his mind.
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