Project X E5: Picking Up the Engine Pieces
Last week, we were finishing the engine teardown so we could install the new cylinder jug and rings (among other things) to bring the compression back to specifications. This week, we are going to get it all back together and installed in the Polaris chassis and hopefully get it started. But before we do that,
EVO: The Engine That Saved Harley from Bankruptcy
The Motor Company has come a long way since its first motorcycle prototype built in 1903. The Evolution (Evo) engine is a V-twin engine that has been manufactured and used by Harley since 1984 for a variety of different models, according to a story posted on Lowbrow Customs’ blog.
Can-Am Ryker 900 Ride Review
Is it a snowmobile with wheels or a motorcycle? The Ryker is none of the above, but more than the sum of its parts.
Project X E4: Engine Disassembly Required
In this episode of Project X, Josh takes us through, step-by-step, showing the process of removing the engine and components (i.e., clutch) from our Polaris Sportsman 800 before getting to work on the big mill. Then we show you how to remove the engine from the chassis and pull the cylinder head and cylinder jug.
Project X E3: ATV Rebuild Series
In the latest episode of Project X, Josh tears into the Sportsman 800‘s engine in this two-part series. We will do some diagnostics on the cylinder before pulling the engine. But first, there are a lot of parts to remove before we can tackle the engine side. We have to pull the covers and clutch,
Project X E2: The Suspension
In this episode of Project X, Josh tears into the suspension of our tired old Sportsman 800. He will show how to correctly install new struts and rear shocks as well as some tips for making the job easier the first time. After the suspension is installed, time to do an alignment. But we can’t
Q&A with Owner of Workhorse Speed Shop Talking About Two Special Indian FTR Builds
Brice Hennebert, the owner of Workhorse Speed Shop, has not wasted his time during lockdown. After creating Appaloosa V1.0 in 2019 for the Sultans of Sprint then re-working the Indian Scout build into Appaloosa V2.0 for the Baikal Mile Ice Festival, Brice has focussed his attention on building two special dream bikes from the Indian
Project X E1: Revitalization
In our multi-episode series, video editor and garage guru, Josh Troche, takes a weathered Polaris Sportsman 800 and brings it back to life with new parts provided by Bronco ATV & UTV. We will be replacing everything from tie-rod ends to pistons and cylinders and show you how it is all done. Be sure to
Vermont Hoarders ‘Barn Find’ Bikes To Go Up For Auction
The movie, Wild One starring Marlon Brando, showed images of a biker gang terrorizing a small town in California. The leader of the pack falls for the Sheriff’s daughter despite objection from her father. Just like in the movie, Robert Elick Bearor was a bit of a rebel. In fact, he took pride that his
This Week’s ‘Dirt Buzz Podcast’ Features Industry Vet Greg Blackwell
This week’s guest on The Dirt Buzz Podcast is Greg Blackwell, an industry insider who’s worked as VP of Sales and Marketing for the LeMans Corporation, the parent company of distributor Parts Unlimited. He’s also worked for other industry distributors MTA and Tucker Powersports and recently started in a new role as the southwest Business
Find It Now Speaks to Broward Motorsports
FIN introduces dealer principal, Sam Nehme, owner of Broward Motorsports in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sam discusses the successes their dealerships have had selling FIN throughout their five Florida locations.
Two-Cylinder Chevy V-Twin Engine
Check out this custom build where a spring clean up turned into the creation of a V-Twin engine.
