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How to Build a Metric Bobber on the Cheap

A while back I was doing design work on some clothing with the guys at Icon. They have a facility in Portland, Ore., where they work on clothing designs (if you haven't already, check out their motorcycle jackets). When they need some fresh inspiration, t... Read >

Kuryakyn Adds Shine to Your Bagger

Baggers are definitely the latest craze in the Harley-Davidson corner of the motorcycling world. Gone are the days of the 280 tires on 9-foot choppers (and good riddance if you ask me), but that's another story. Nowadays everyone seems to have a big FL of... Read >

Cobra Tri-Oval Mufflers

Cobra has been in the industry for almost 30 years, pioneering exhaust and aftermarket parts for metric cruisers before moving into the Harley market. During this year's Sturgis rally, Cobra was on hand with its new Tri-Oval Mufflers and Power Flow air in... Read >

Planning for a Cam Change

Today's dissertation is about planning for a cam change. You have changed exhaust, upgraded the air cleaner/carb selection, and now its time to move to the next step. Using the highest lift, longest duration cams, are not always your best choice. Even th... Read >

Quality Custom Parts for the Metric Market

Finding custom parts for a metric cruiser can be a challenge. Now there's a solution: Low and Mean. These guys specialize in custom parts for metric cruisers. Let's face it, finding custom parts for a metric cruiser can be a challenge. And it's not for... Read >

Tour Master Warms Up Fall with Heated Motorcycle Jackets

Every fall as the weather starts to cool off here in the Midwest the leaves start to change my favorite spots to go and break the speed limits start to take on a whole new look. Which makes me want to go and ride them even more. But along with the colorfu... Read >

Harley-Davidson Transmissions: What's the Difference?

In the past, our tech department has been asked to explain the differences between stock Harley transmissions, overdrive transmissions and final drive changes. So we're going to get your gears spinning on this topic and discuss the history of Harley-David... Read >

Motorcycle Tech Tips You Need to Know

Samuel Johnson, the guy who wrote the Dictionary of the English Language, once said, “Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless.” There's more to the quote, but the point here is, a little bit of knowledge can go a long way in life , especially ... Read >

Ordering Motorcycle Cables the Right Way

Ordering motorcycle cables can be a confusing task. Here we describe how to order metric cables as well as Harley throttle and clutch cables. Harley Throttle Let's start with HD throttle cables. In this modern era we use a two-cable system, someth... Read >