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NEW TOOL FROM JIMS–JIMS Twin Cam Piston Ring End Gap Tool. Introducing another unique JIMS tool by master tuner and multiple land speed world record holder Hiro Koiso! Designed to test ring gaps with a unique proprietary cutout feature, the flanged shape allows the piston ring to fit squarely into the cylinder bore every time.  […]

     Ever wonder where or who makes the products we put on our bikes? I did, so I took a journey to Huntington Beach Ca. to get an inside look at one of the premier motorcycle accessory company’s around, LA Choppers.  The company is hidden among the many industrial units in the beach area,

We’ve been after this tech for months. We still don’t have all the answers, but we’re closer. Since I never build any motorcycle the same as the next one, I run into issues every time I haul brake components to Baker Precision on Signal Hill for another set of lines. It’s always a roll of

  MESH AND SPOKE  HI-TECH PULLEYS FROM BDL–No matter if you’re running a Bagger, Factory Hot Rod, Custom, Chopper, Hot Rod or Bar Hopper, these hi-tech pulleys recently introduced by Belt Drives LTD. can enhance the form and function of a variety of late model machines. Manufactured by BDL at their cutting edge facility in

  If you own a bike chances are you have modified it in some way, shape or form and if you haven’t, you will be shortly. Just the initial cost of chrome goodies, power adders, luggage or whatever else you deem necessary can hit your wallet pretty hard. But if you are going to a

Don’t miss the last episode:  http://www.bikernet.com/pages/BikernetCycle_Source_Sweeps_Build_Part_6_Sponsored_by_Xpress.aspx   Hang on. We are two weeks away from running out to Vegas for Bikefest and pulling the winner of this most magnificent custom motorcycle, specifically built for Bikernet and Cycle Source fans, readers, and subscribers. You need to sign up, if you haven’t, or come to the Cashman

Hit any photo to view it full size and press ‘esc’ to resume regular viewing.   After Part I and Part II of this crazy build, Bikernet takes a look at how Lupo, a French backyard wrench, managed to adapt a pair of reproduction ’57 Chevrolet steel fenders to his motorcycle project, without making it

Well, it’s time once more to bring you a Bikernet/Tail Gunner product review. This month we take a look at LA Choppers “Big Air” kits from Baron Mfg. The kit is made of chrome plated billet . The machining is some of the best I have seen, and I had no problems what so ever

After about 40,000 miles, the Pro-Pipe I was running on my 2005 FLHPI finally became un-repairable. The screw slots that held the end cap baffle had chipped away and were no longer able to hold these parts inside the pipe. After losing these pieces in freeway traffic last time, I discovered that I could no

Check the last episode: http://www.bikernet.com/pages/BikernetCycle_Source_Sweeps_Build_Part_5_Sponsored_by_Xpress.aspx This process is amazing. Not only are Gary Maurer, Kustoms Inc., and Julie, the lead builders, but they dragged this roller in various stages to over eight shows and events. It’s actually set up at the Broken Spoke in Sturgis right this fuckin’ minute. When I interviewed Gary, while Jules