Harley-Davidson Launches All-New Milwaukee-Eight Engine and Touring Models
More Power. More Comfort. More Control. Harley-Davidson has unveiled the all-new Milwaukee-Eight engine, the ninth Big Twin in its history, plus all-new front and rear suspension for its Model Year 2017 Touring motorcycle lineup.
Jerry Greer’s Engineering
Even with the friendliest service, the most reliable mechanical work and the quickest turnaround, competition is stiff and consumers can be picky.
Indian Motorcycle Engineers Share ‘A Passion for Speed’
in a seven-episode video series titled “A Passion For Speed”, Indian captures a glimpse of what happens in engineer’s creative sessions as the team prepares an Indian Scout and Indian Chief Dark Horse for land speed racing in El Mirage, Calif.
BRP Debuts All-New REV Platform and 850 E-TEC Engine
BRP recently presented a new snowmobile platform and a new engine together for the first time in 20 years during its semi-annual dealer meeting in Dallas. This new platform/engine combination, available on 2017 Summit mountain, MXZ trail performance and Renegade crossover models, pushes the limits of innovation and creativity to unmatched levels.
S&S Long Block Replacement Engines For ’84-’99 Big Twins
S&S Cycle has announced the introduction of V80 and V111 Long Block engines as an alternative to rebuilding stock 80” Harley-Davidson Evolution big twins. Both Long Block engines are set up to use your ignition and induction systems.
Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice Announces Addition of KFI Products
Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice has announced the expansion of its ATV/UTV portfolio with the addition of the complete KFI Products line, which delivers winches, mounts, bumpers, hitches, plows and accessories.
Honda Service Check Short Service Connector
While many fuel injection diagnostic tools are expensive and complex, there are some that are simple and easy to use.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Promotes Chris Brull to Vice President of Marketing
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) has announced the promotion of Chris Brull to vice president of marketing effective April 1. His career at Kawasaki began in 2004 as the National Marketing Manager, before taking the helm as Director of Marketing in 2009.
Broken Business Practices
Unlike the fuel tank gauge that we chose not to fix, the lack of closing ratios isn’t anything we could’ve repaired. It was – because of a lack of efficiency in our business systems – like a part that we ordered ages ago and never received.
Pro Circuit Service Products
Pro Circuit offers service products like its PC-03 Seal & O-Ring Grease and PC-04 Assembly Lube that are a necessity when assembling any dirt bike or ATV. The grease is designed for use on any seal or o-ring during assembly, and the assembly lube prevents metal-to-metal contact.
Tech Tips: Repairing and Servicing Fuji 400, 450, 500 and 550cc Engines
Many of the engines that power Polaris ATVs are liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC 4-stroke units manufactured by Fuji. The 400, 450 and 500cc engines are nearly identical outside of bore and stroke. The newer 550 engine is updated, but some of these tips still apply. The 570 engine has a DOHC head and is unrelated for
Design Engineering Inc. Tie Tool
This tool saves time, hassle and gives a professional looking result. Simply slide the tool on the end of any 1/4-inch nut driver, engage the tie and twist. This gets the tie nice and secure, without any hassle. The DEI Locking Tie Tool will fit on the end of any standard 1/4-inch drive extension so
Ride Engineering 2015 KTM/Husqvarna Mounted Triple Clamp Sets
These new KTM clamps have been designed with four goals in mind: 1) Dampening; 2) Flex; 3) Improving handling; 4) Placing the pinch bolts in the front to allow for handguard mounts. Bar mounts sold separately and required.
Polaris Industries Inc. Hires Kenneth J. Pucel as New EVP of Operations, Engineering, and Lean
Polaris Industries Inc. announced that it has hired Kenneth J. Pucel to fill its newly formed Executive Vice President of Operations, Engineering, and Lean position. Ken currently serves as EVP of Global Operations, Quality, and Technology for Boston Scientific Corporation (“BSC”), and is expected to start with Polaris in late-November, 2014. “During a stellar 25
Polaris Industries Inc. Hires Kenneth J. Pucel as New EVP of Operations, Engineering, and Lean
Polaris Industries Inc. announced that it has hired Kenneth J. Pucel to fill its newly formed Executive Vice President of Operations, Engineering, and Lean position. Ken is currently EVP of Global Operations, Quality and Technology for Boston Scientific Corporation, and is expected to start with Polaris in late-November 2014.
Engine Decompression Systems
The decompressor system reduces cylinder compression at low rpm for easy starting. Decompressor systems are often used with single cylinder four-stroke engines, but manufacturers sometimes utilize these benefits on other engine configurations including V-twins. The compression is reduced by momentarily opening an exhaust valve on the compression stroke of the piston to partially vent the