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...
What's The Difference Between Multiple-Piece Rotors & Single-Piece Rotors? What is the point of a floating rotor (multiple pieces)? Why are they better than a solid one-piece rotor? These are questions we get asked a lot here at SMT Wheels. We make our rotors here in-house so we wanted to show you the difference and explain what's going on with the 2-piece rotors vs. 1-piece...
There is a reason you have invested money and time in your motorcycle: the adrenaline rush of a good ride, to get away from the family, or to just be badass. This can mean you have a need for speed, need a getaway or you simply enjoy it when your bike handles the road smoothly. Whether you are a proud new bike owner and you wish to make some customizations, or you have had your bike...
You probably do not give much thought to the parts on your motorcycle when you are out on the open road enjoying the purr of your bike beneath you and the feel of fresh air on your face. We can hardly blame you for that! However, when the time comes to upgrade or replace your wheels - whether for aesthetic or performance reasons - it is essential to know the basics so that you choose...
The people who love motorcycles tend to fall into two categories: riders like yourself and thieves who would love to make a profit on your bike or its parts. Compounding the matter is the fact that motorcycles can be relatively easy to steal if they are not secured in certain ways. Fortunately, you can learn to protect your bike with our motorcycle theft prevention tips. 1. Make Sure...
Converting Your 26” Wheel to a 23” x 5.5” Is Fast, Easy & Interchangeable Remember how you felt when you installed that first Monster 26” wheel on your bagger all those years back? Remember that feeling you had when you rolled that bad boy down the street for the first time and no one could keep their eyes off of your bike? Well, how would you like to have that exhilarating feeling...
The time has come for you to do a 30" front wheel install on your Harley Davidson motorcycle. This do-it-yourself (DIY) upgrade can really enhance the look of your dream bike. Use the Right Rake Kit There are a few ways to make this change. Begin by purchasing a rake kit, for a 30" wheel. A classic weld-on neck or bolt-on-neck kit will work. You will need a kit with a larger rake for a...