V-Twin Vixens
Meet the Bombshell, a custom-painted H-D dressed up with four of old Hollywood’s most famous beauties created by renowned artist Monte Moore and Blacktop Choppers, both of Denver, Colorado. The highly intricate paint job on the bike features six detailed illustrations of the four different bombshells. The tank features two portraits each of Marilyn Monroe
Reliving The Dream
You may remember Ted Simon’s first tome, Jupiter’s Travels that hit the streets nearly 30 years ago and has sold an impressive 400,000 copies and counting. In it he regaled riders with tales of his global circumnavigation that inspired the launch of a globe rider club. Prepare to get swept up in Ted’s second journey
Project Bike: 2008 Road King
Why spend a mint on chrome when powdercoating and paint can make such an impact without a pile of cash! Chad Wiggen keeps things simple on MPN’s 2008 Road King Project Bike.
Staff Pick: Doran’s 360m Wireless TPMS
This month, the MPN associate publisher gets pumped up about Doran’s 360m wireless tire pressure monitoring system.
Destination Dealership: Preowned Powerhouse
American Cycles, Chattanooga
Safety Sells: V-Twin Rubber Roundup
He’s got a full tank of gas and a fresh change of oil, but when was the last time Joe Average checked his tires? “We always tell riders to check their inflation regularly because air is to a tire what oil is to an engine,” says Continental’s Greg Reich. “Proper inflation keeps the tire at
Crime Stoppers: Get a Lock On Motorcycle Security
In the U.S., a motorcycle is stolen every 7.5 minutes. In 2005, 70,613 bikes were stolen, according to figures released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. In financial terms, motorcycle owners and insurance companies burdened a loss of $434 million in stolen motorcycles and components. Just as you take loss prevention precautions in your store,
Laminar LaMini Fairing
If your customer confides that he’s feeling naked and exposed, dress him up with Laminar’s wind-deflecting LaMini Fairing. The paintable black ABS LaMini fits most bikes with a single round headlight, traditional instruments and accessible upper fork tubes. Sure Sellers: • No disassembly or drilling of your bike is required • Clear or smoked screen
KMS Performance Stud Kits
Because failure isn’t an option, KMS Performance has designed and produced a replacement for the OEM cylinder head and case bolts that stops head gasket failures and cracked cases! There are two kits available for the Rhino 660 and Raptor 660, plus a cylinder head kit for the Raptor 700. Sure Sellers: • Increased torque
Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Dual Slip-On System
Act now, because this slip-on is a limited edition! Two Brothers boasts that the limited production Ducati 848 system provides riders with huge gains in power and torque as well as extraordinary weight savings. Sure Sellers: • High-temp carbon fiber canister sleeves • Billet aluminum gold anodized outlets • Teflon coated M-2 magnesium end caps
Wiseco Performance Products Piston Kits
Go big or go home — hell, nobody wants to go home, so hook ’em up with Wiseco’s has new bore size for the 2001-05 Yamaha YZF-R6 delivering a 2mm overbore and a 44.5mm stroke that gives riders 13.5:1 compression. Sure Sellers: • Lighter weight and superior strength • Chrome-plated piston pins and horizontal slot-pin
K&L Supply Powercycle Ignition Coil Tester
This month, Chris Tyree, the service manager over at MPN’s own Bill Little’s Unique Powersports, in Sullivan, Missouri took K&L Supply’s Powercycle Ignition Coil Tester for a spin.
Mustang Boulevard Cruiser Bags
Mustang adds a little back-end comfort with its new seats for the 2008 Suzuki Boulevard M50. The 15.5-inch-wide, deeply pocketed front bucket is angled to sit the driver as far back as possible and keep him from sliding forward. Sure Sellers: • Optional driver backrest is fully adjustable and offers ultimate support and flexibility, and
Progressive Suspension Rate Fork Springs
The Original Progressive Rate Fork Springs soak up the small road bumps yet are firm enough to absorb the molar-rattling ones. The progressively wound design gives you the best of both worlds. Sure Sellers: • Spring rates of these progressively wound springs have been designed to fit each model • Rates have been chosen to
Drag Specialties Chrome Plated Mufflers
Deliver more roar and less crackle with Drag’s new 3-inch diameter chrome-plated mufflers. The secret is the steel baffle that is wrapped with a special insulating blanket that reduces crackle in the exhaust tone. Sure Sellers: • Slip-on mufflers are available in two styles: slash-down or baloney • Sold in pairs • Made in the
Desert Dawgs
Don’t let crap weather give your customers cold feet. Hook ’em up with Desert Dawgs, which are said to easily install in two minutes flat and are available for a full range of H-Ds, metrics and Victory models. Sure Sellers: • Repel road spray from front wheel and flared front fender • Minimize cold updrafts