5 Reasons Why Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the Perfect Way to Ride Out the 2020 Pandemic Among the many events canceled due to concerns of spreading the COVID-19 virus, the 2020 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is most decidedly NOT one of them. Now in its 80th year, the annual gathering of motorcycle aficionados has received the official go-ahead from the Sturgis South Dakota City Council to...
Customizing your motorcycle is one of the most fun parts of owning it. You can make it your own and turn it into a reflection of who you are. One of the most significant ways to enhance both the look and the performance of your bike is to change up one or both of the wheels. While some upgrades require the expertise of a professional repair technician, a wheel installation is fairly...
There are several reasons you may want to install a wider wheel on the back of your motorcycle. Wide wheels provide more traction. Just like a drag racer, allowing the everyday rider to get off the line without the rear wheel spinning or skidding. The wider the wheel, the better the functionality, performance, and safety - especially when riding in inclement weather. Street riders also...
You may be wondering, what rake will I need with a new size wheel? There are several considerations you need to keep in mind when you install a larger wheel on your Harley or motorcycle. Changing the rake of the frame is one of them. Rake is a measurement in degrees that indicates the angle of the steering neck in relation to the ground. In the image above, you can see the acute angle...
Looking like a badass is not the only reason to install a wide wheel on the front of your Harley touring model, but it is certainly the most fun one. Wide wheels not only give you major street cred; they also offer more protection against slippage in wet conditions, provide a smoother ride and are highly capable of handling powerful engines. That said, there are size limits to how wide...
Wide motorcycle wheels make your Harley-Davidson touring model look tougher, yes, but there are other reasons why you may be considering upgrading your front wheel. Large wheels are better able to absorb disturbances on the road’s surface, thereby giving you a smoother ride. They also support the transfer of power, a particularly important advantage for motorcycles with powerful...
Motorcycle show season may be wrapping up for 2019, but 2020 holds great promise. Upcoming shows include Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Daytona Bike Week and ROT Biker Rally. Getting your bike ready for the shows does not require a giant budget or the skills of a custom motorcycle builder. Riders stand out from the crowd with bikes custom made to suit their personalities and preferences....
Bulldog Series 21" x 5.5" custom wheel on a Road Glide with Classic fender When it comes to a custom motorcycle wheel, there is tough and there is badass tough. Upgrading your motorcycle to a wide front tire fat wheel can amplify its toughness factor in a major way and give you solid street cred. Fat wide wheels have come a long way in recent years in the motorcycle industry....
When it comes to motorcycles, there is tough and there is badass tough. Upgrading your motorcycle to wide fat tires can amplify its toughness factor in a major way and give you solid street cred. Fat wide tires have come a long way in recent years. Tires that are 150 mm in size are no longer considered the baddest of the biggies. Now, 330 mm tires are at the top of the fat tire food...
Learn Important Facts About The Parts Of A Motorcycle You may live for riding your motorcycle, but only possess a rudimentary knowledge of its parts. While you do not need to be a professional mechanic, you should still know a little bit about the parts so that you can make smart decisions when replacing them. Trying to learn about every single component could take years, but this...