Winter Fuel Management
Fuel in bikes going into winter storage needs to be stabilized. However, in order to ensure peak performance when it’s time to ride in the spring, you need to do much more than just stabilize the fuel.
Cobra Moto Racers Ready for Loretta’s Ranch
Expect big things from the little guys on the American-made Cobra Moto bikes this coming week as the world’s best amateur motocross racers descend upon moto-friendly country and western great Loretta Lynn’s ranch for the 35th running of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Amateur Motocross Championships, presented by AMSOIL.
Cashing In On Cafe Racers
These folks are not an isolated phenomenon. Cafe racers are a worldwide trend. Today, cafe racers are being built from Ireland to Singapore by small shops and homebuilders. Streets in Los Angeles, London, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro are home to loud exhausts, custom tanks, bikini fairings and accessory seats.
Vintage Machines
What is the goal with the bike – a beater to ride or show queen?
Centrifugal Clutch for Mini Bikes, Other Automatic Transmissions
The simple centrifugal clutch used on many karts (and mini-bikes) is essentially an automatic transmission that is activated by the increased rpm of the engine.
CV Performance EZ-Just Mixture Screw
The original prototype was first developed in the 1980s to eliminate the need for carburetor removal by technicians when making adjustments, and was later adapted when the CV carburetor became the standard on Harleys. The new mixture screw quickly grew in popularity and became known as the EZ-Just 25 years ago.
Kawasaki’s 1970 100 Centurion G31M
Man had just landed on the moon, the film Easy Rider, (1969) premiered, and the Woodstock Music Festival had just occurred. It was a remarkable time in the USA. Then came the 1970 Kawasaki 100 Centurion G31M, 99cc of rotary-valve two-stroke dynamite wrapped in Lime Green racing paint.
I’d Rather Eat A June Bug Sandwich
The best thing about being in the motorcycle industry, at least for me, is absolutely my love and passion for motorcycles, and being able to make a living doing something I love. Ever since I was an ugly kid, I was nuts about motorcycles.
Ken’s Factory 5-Spoke Intake
Ken’s Factory 5-spoke intake for TC, SUPER E, H-D CV and H-D EFI features a metal mesh filter air input element. It is not only designed to turn heads, but to breathe well at speed.
Top 3 Tech Tips From 2015
Specialty Tools: The Right Tools Make for Correct Repairs (Jul. 2015) A knowledgeable home mechanic or professional technician can carry out the majority of their work with basic hand tools. A major dividing line appears when the service manual calls for the use of a special tool. The professional technician should have a large selection
Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited Parent Company Agrees to Settle with California Air Resources Board
LeMans Corporation, the parent company of Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited, recently agreed to a settlement with the California Air Resources Board regarding the sale of emissions regulated products to California dealers.
CVT Tuning: Part I
Many CVT systems can be tuned. The service manual will usually include information on CVT tuning based on altitude similar to carburetor jetting changes. At a minimum the service manual will include an altitude chart with spring and weight options to optimize performance at specific altitudes.
CV Performance Harley Main and Pilot Jets
CV Performance offers new brass pilot and main jets for Harley CV and CVK carburetors. These jets are machined to perfection so they can be installed without a problem and you can enjoy a well-tuned engine immediately.
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.
CV Performance Harley-Davidson Main and Pilot Jets
CV Performance offers new brass pilot and main jets for Harley CV and CVK carburetors. These jets are machined to exacting specifications and can be installed without a problem.
Builder Hiroyuki Hirata Takes His Second Best of Show at 2015 LA Calendar Motorcycle & Music Show
The 2015 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show continued its now 24-year tradition at the Sagebrush Cantina in downtown Calabasas, California. Featured were top Celebrity Custom Bike Builders from across the globe competing in the Calendar Bike Building Championship.
