TP Engineering, Inc., is a premier manufacturer of performance Evo V-Twin motorcycle engines. We reached out to them recently to discuss how they are dealing with the state of the economy. TP Engineering offers high-performance v-twin motorcycle engines to the custom motorcycle industry. All products are completely manufactured in the United States using American forgings and castings. President Tom Pirone is the winner of Easyriders’ 2004 Industry Leader of the Year and holds U.S. patents for the Pro-Series Oil Pump and 2004 Product of the Year winning Pro-Vent Rocker Boxes.
Just this week we discovered that TP Engineering just opened a new web site www.tpengines.com.It’s still in progress but customers can now order parts directly from TP online. Riders will also be able to get some technical info directly from the site.
We caught up with TP Engineering boss Tom Pirone and quizzed him about the Market, and you will discover that in addition to reaching outside the motorcycle market TP has enhanced their services to offer rebuilds, engine upgrades, direct sales through their rebuilt website and motorcycle sales. Let's see what Tom had to say:
Bikernet: The V-twin aftermarket has been experiencing severe shrinkage. How have you addressed the situation for your company?
Tom Pirone: The name TP Engineering has always been associated with quality and precision. We’ve used our reputation to make inroads into manufacturing parts for other companies.
Bikernet: What do you see in T.P. Engineering’s future?
Tom Pirone: TP Engineering’s heart and soul will always be in the motorcycle industry. We will continue to improve and develop products where possible, but realize that right now we cannot survive on motorcycle business alone.
Bikernet: TP has supplied many motorcycle manufacturers with factory motors and transmissions. We’re sure that the demand for these has shrunk, as some of these brands are no longer active. Do you support riders who may need replacement parts to service and upkeep their aftermarket bike?
Tom Pirone: Absolutely. Up until last year we really didn’t do any motorcycle service. Now, we have bikes in our shop for all kinds of service, and we are rebuilding engines from S&S, Harley Davidson – virtually all manufacturers.
Bikernet: What makes a TP motor stand out from the rest if someone is considering getting one for a frame-up custom bike build?
Tom Pirone: While performing as well as, or better than other’s, our engines are smoother, quieter, and have a broader power-band. We have patents on our oil pumps, rocker boxes and flywheels. We offer more finish options than anybody else.
Thanks to our exclusive MegaTorque intake port and detonation-free combustion chamber, riders experience an arousing level of useable power across the engine’s entire RPM range. Our dyno testing shows a significant increase in both torque and peak horsepower. We’re making over a hundred ft. lbs. of torque at seventeen hundred RPM – once you ride one you’ll be sold. Several years ago we re-designed cylinders, and the new top end has a rounded, muscular look. The Pro-Series performance top-end is standard on all TP engines available later from TP Engineering.
The TP Engineering Service Shop Menu
TP Engineering is proud to offer a complete array of shop services to take care of your needs. From complete engine rebuilds to upgrades we do it all. Even if we didn't make it, we'll try to help!
Engine Rebuilds
For any V-Twin manufactured engine, including S&S, H-D, you name it.
Engine Upgrades
107 Cubic Inch to 114 Cubic Inch
113 Cubic Inch to 121 Cubic Inch
116 Cubic Inch to 124 Cubic Inch
Performance Upgrades
Flywheel Rebuilds
Complete Rebuild
Balance Flywheels
True Flywheels
Cylinders
Bore and Hone
Ball Hone
Heads
Valve Jobs
Re-Surfacing
Compression Release Installation
Refinishing
Polishing
Show Polishing
Powder Coating
Diamond Cutting
Call our Customer Service Department for details and pricing.
TP Engineering Bike For Sale
Frame: Daytec Skulker – Rubber Mount
Engine: TP 114SP
Trans: Baker 6 speed overdrive, hydraulic clutch
Controls: P/M Contour
Wheels: P/M Silhouette
Brakes:
Front: P/M Dual Disk
Rear: P/M Single Disk
Tires:
Front: Avon Venom MT90
Rear: Avon Venom 180
Exhaust: Bassani
