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In this poor economy people are VERY concerned about gas mileage. I recently laughed when a local kid with a truck asked me if I knew where to get a four cylinder import car. When 21-year-old kids are looking for a non-ego economy car, you know that gas is WAY too much. (I think I […]

The days of the 19th century kicker are over. Tired of using those old kick arms that flop back to the kick position every time you ride? Nash Motorcycle Company solved the problem. Developed and Patented by John Grant, these one of a kind kicker arms are like nothing seen before. Cast from a 174

I’m damn fortunate to have a hobby that I not only enjoy doing, but that people enjoy buying. I get to build bikes and sooner or later, someone comes around to purchase it, making it possible to finance yet another project. And so the vicious circle continues. Darren, the author, and the Kustom Fab shop

Motorcycles have come a long way in recent years and with the new technology the need for test equipment, especially in the electrical department is critical. TSCAN2-PLUS-KIT can be used as tuning aid for Harley Screamin Eagle Race Tuner (SERT), Dynojet Power Commander, or Daytona Twin Tec Twin Tuner. When the engine check lamp comes

Okay, we covered the theory and mechanics of shocks, but there's another element that needs to be critically considered anytime lower frames are discussed. Ground clearance is a crucial element. It's not all about the number or the distance from the ground to the frame. The major factor is handling and survival. Some frames can

Shocks are an interesting quandary in the world of motorcycle design, construction and performance. We all want to look cool, have the correct travel and a ride that won't break our backs. The science of shock performance is not simplistic. You can't just grab any shock the length you want, and receive the other critical

This tech approved by the Bikernet Tech Squad.FINALLY A KIT THAT MOVES THE FLOORBOARDS FORWARD 2″FOR ROAD KINGS, GLIDES AND BAGGERS 1989 TO PRESENT!Here's another Bikernet.com world's fastest tech stories. Let's hit it, and if you're lucky we'll back it up in the next couple of weeks with a full-blown installation.Here are the benefits from

Famous blacked out 2003 Road King.This is crazy. We just installed S&S cam drive gears into our 2003 King with mid range cams. The bike was already set up with Screamin' Eagle heads, two-into-one exhaust, a Screamin' Eagle air box and Terry performance oxygen fuel sensor addition to the stock EFI system. Bike ran fine,

Here's the factory exhaust still in place. When my son Dale bought a 2008 Harley FLHTCU it didn't take him long to ask me what he could do to the exhaust system. My answer, “a lot.” He needed to be more specific, but he was drunk. There's so much a guy can accomplish with a

The new Boss D&D slip-ons for a better sound and more performance. The Flow-Max from Zippers with all the supplied gaskets and fasteners.Life is terrifying. I like simple shit, like working on bikes and riding free. Too much about life revolves around control and complicated regulations, and it's getting worse. But in this case everything