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Designing the Ultimate High Tech Front End Components. In the first article on the most magnificent ARCH driveline, I mentioned Gard Hollinger’s motorcycle mantra, his two-wheeled mission, once he became the keeper of the ARCH. It’s one thing to build the coolest one-off custom motorcycle on the planet, if that’s even possible, but turn it into a world class production motorcycle, and now you’re talkin’ a whole new level of creative synergy, regulations, management, manufacturing, marketing, you name it. In this chapter, we will discuss only the front end components, including this short list: handling, rake, frame geometry, front fender construction, front brakes, headlight, cowling materials, carbon fiber manufacturing, wiring, electronics, gauges, handlebars, risers, levers, throttle, front axle, axle spacer design, front wheel manufacturing, and what the hell did I forget? READ more..  

Aeromach Accessories and a Plasma Cutter Meet the New Chief. We are about to go to paint with Bikernet’s 5-Ball Racing 2014 Indian Chief Classic. We thought we might squeeze in a piece about Paul Aiken’s Aeromach’s components for Indians. “But most of the items will be installed at the detail stage,” said Rich Worley, the boss of American Biker, the Indian dealer in Charleston, SC. The American Biker team was only able to install the Paul Aiken designed, Aeromach footboard lowering brackets, the heal shifter, and oil drain plugs. Starting with the life-saving footboard brackets, they will lower my boards about two inches and extent them out an inch. Read more….

Indian Motorcycle challenges die-hard Chicago area riders to show their true colors and sign up and suit up for the “Dark Horse Challenge Ride.” The 5-mile ride through the heart of Chicago and down Michigan Avenue will take place on Friday, February 13 beginning at 4 p.m., celebrating the passion and spirit of the area’s rider community. Read more.

J&P Cycles’ Patrick Garvin talks about the J&P Cycles selection of motorcycle helmets, jackets, boots, gloves, eyewear and other riding gear. Check it out; these guys know what they are talking about. Advertisement

Jindabyne is a town in southeast New South Wales, Australia that overlooks Lake Jindabyne near the Snowy Mountains. Classed, as a service town for the ski resorts Perisher, Thredbo and Charlotte Pass, in summer Lake Jindabyne is a popular sailing, walking and fishing destination. It has also been the base for the past few years for participants in the Great Race, a 23 year old event pitting mates against mates and marques against marques. This year there were 132 entrants, roughly divided between Harley-Davidsons and Indians, with the two camps competing to become the overall winning marque. Very early models competing included Chris Wells riding a 1915 Harley-Davidson and Danny Guest on a 1915 Indian. The event is run over two days and encompasses timed sections, navigational challenges and a rolling race – which is exactly what it sounds, – rolling down hill in neutral, with the engine switched off and the one who rolls the farthest declared the winner. Read the full story in the Sunday Post.

For those of you working on Japanese bikes, Sudco International can get you stock replacement parts for current and classic Japanese motorcycles from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. From engine replacement parts, to brand new painted fuel tanks, fenders, seats, instrument panels, exhaust systems, emblems, screws and bolts, turn signals and reflectors and are in stock and ready to ship. Sudco offers both Keihin and Mikuni Carburetors, Tuning Components and Replacement Parts. Together with its famous Sudco OEM quality stock replacement engine components including Piston Kits, Rod assemblies, Valves and Springs, Seals and Bearings, Electrical components. And top brands including VESRAH stock replacement engine gasket rebuild sets, stock and performance brake discs and pads, clutch plates. Sudco also carries normal Maintaince Parts from the industry’s leading manufacturers including NGK spark plugs, K&N filters, Sunstar sprockets, RK chain, Red Line lubricants and fluids, ART, Vertex and JE Piston Kits, and GS Batteries. For additional information and to order, contact your local motorcycle parts dealer or Sudco direct. Dealers call Sudco for a copy of the Sudco Main Products Catalog featuring a compete line of stock replacement and high performance parts, including Keihin and Mikuni Carburetors, for dirt bikes, street bikes, ATVs and personal watercraft.  The Sudco Catalog is also available digitally online in Easy Flip Pages, and downloadable PDF formats. Sudco International, 2410 South Sequoia Drive, Compton CA 90220.  Ph 1-310-637-8330 / www.Sudco.com.

  The bike is a showcase of the capabilities at Metroplex. There is no rest for the wicked for Crush Alvarado and the crew at Metroplex Kustoms. Since 2010, the shop has expanded four times, all under its own financial power. Crush’s daily driver, dubbed the “Mk Road King” carries the same fire as the shop it came from. After spotting it at the Ultimate Builder competition at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show tour (Dallas), Bikernet Baggers naturally had some questions. READ more….    

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  God Bless Our Troops, Especially Our Snipers. Hey, I’m not sure where to start today. I received new 13-inch Progressive 412 shocks the other day for the Mudflap FXR, and I’m itching to install them and go for a ride. I’ll report in. They may be the answer to several questions. I tried hard to slam a swingarm FXR, and discovered little travel and the chain tasting my oil bag, which is sorta disturbing. And our Indian project is about to shift gears twice. First I will run a piece on all the Aeromach goodies for Indians, including lower footboard mounts, next week. And the plan now is for me to ride my own Indian to the SmokeOut 16 in Rockingsands, NC. Then, according to Ray C. Wheeler I should ride it home, which will be a Cross-Country. READ more…

  Harry’s third year with his dream of doing an old school bike show. Story done by Bonnie Hallett, Photos done by Grant Scanlen Harry’s Oldstyle Bikeshow attracted hundreds of awesome bikes let alone the ones who drove out. Roughly 50 men and women entered their Bike for bragging rights to win a trophy. Speaking of trophies I know I said last year Harry raised the bar, he just keeps raising it up. Coxy from Coxy’s Leather worked his magic doing 8 trophies in tooled leather, QLD panel and paint did also for best paint trophy. Old style slow race, keg rolling and kick start comps was a highlight with some younger guys participating. Raffles throughout the day, “Southern Booze Camp” played all afternoon and most of the evening. READ more….