Tech

Larry Petrie on the left and the notorious Bob T. on the right. The Chop N Grind core.Our staff often takes asphalt boiling poetic license with features, especially Bandit. It's as if he knows builders so well, they don't mind if he turns their story into a meth lab shop of horrors. But I discovered […]

We recently rebuilt a S&S Super E carb, which is documented in our tech department. There are several S&S carb techs on Bikernet:http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1198http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1917http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=2121Unfortunately we ran into a carb that didn't return to commendable running life after a rebuild. Just for a test we installed it on another bike and we still encountered erratic running problems,

I have to admit I do have a few different oil filter funnels, but none that worked well on my 2004 FLHT Harley, because of how the foot controls are positioned and also because the motorcycle has a oil cooler on it. Over the years I've used chunks of cardboard and or tinfoil, and most

Last week we got it stripped somewhat, this week we got it down to the frame but not before we got that sweet '70s Superglide tank cut and tack welded. I say we, but it was all Ryan. I mostly stand around, take pictures and try to stay out of the way. It’s great to

The author, work truck bike owner, pretending he can build bikes.I know it’s been a while, but shit it’s the season and I’m busy as hell and would rather work on getting this beast done than write about it. Last time around we got the axle blocks cut, drag brace in, and everything welded. I’m

We recently rebuilt a S&S Super E carb, which is documented in our tech department. There are several S&S carb techs on Bikernet:http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1198http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1917http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=2121Unfortunately we ran into a carb that didn't return to commendable running life after a rebuild. Just for a test we installed it on another bike and we still encountered erratic running problems,

This is a short and super-sweet announcement. Not only did JIMS develop an American Made, kick-ass twin cam Monster engine configuration with 131-inches of power, but it's approved by the factory and available through your local dealership. Hang on, there's more. They also developed a set of crankcases to allow any rider to install a

The new Terminal Velocity.3 by Terry Components is the only “Closed Loop” Fuel Management System for Harley Davidson’s that works with factory calibrations and uses factory ECU and all factory Sensors. Units are available to fit Harley models from 1995 to 2009 including 2008 & 2009 Throttle by Wire Models. It uses quick connect plugs

As we all try to navigate through the economic mud that is our current international fiscal situations, pay the fare of bills due and find enough extra capitol to race with, it becomes ever more important to find in-expensive performance improvement areas. One such place to look is in the details of everything fast. Successful,

Hey, Custom Chrome has grappled with ups and downs over the last five years, and now, like the rest of us, they face a lousy economy. But, like any diehard motorcycle maniac, they are hanging in there, dialing in their game and never giving up. When I received their new engine press release, I was