Tech Discussion Forum

http://bikesbuiltbetter.com/images/battery_tender_sm.jpg It’s the first nice, springy day. The snow is gone, the birds are singing, and you just can’t wait to take your motorcycle out for the first ride of the season. You open the garage, push the snow blower out of the way, and back your bike out ...

We’re doing our second combined event with Injection Connection, the world-famous hot rod car guys next door. Last spring’s event was fun, but this year we’re tweaking things to make it even better. More food! On top of our great burgers and hot dogs we’re going to have pizza and heroes from famous ...

Regular Rider Maintenance For Your Motorcycle If you value safety there are some things you should check yourself on a regular basis. Routine maintenance is important but pre-ride inspections and regular safety checks should be done between service intervals. If you don't have an owner’s manual wit...

http://bikesbuiltbetter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/metzeler_logo_300.jpg For those of you with ADD we’ll start with the end: it’s Metzeler. If you’d like to know why we think that way, read on. If you’ve been to Bikes Built Better you may have noticed that Chuck and Joe and I all have Metz...

http://bikesbuiltbetter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/19-fonr-wheel-rc-comp-300.jpg The first time, the change was motivated by economics. A customer had a Sportster Custom which, of course, had a 21 inch laced front wheel right from the factory. Many years and many miles of rough roads and p...

http://bikesbuiltbetter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/dd7-large-150x150.jpg The Baker DD7, a Direct Drive 7-Speed, is a complete gear-set replacement for the Cruise Drive Harley-Davidson factory 6-speed. It's a great addition and upgrade. Baker DD7 Buy It Here The Baker DD7, a Direct Drive 7-...

http://bikesbuiltbetter.com/forum/images/postimages/vtx1300t.jpg We started out with a stock VTX 1300 T Cobra Slip On Slash Cuts #BLV1179SC K&N Air Filter #HA1330 Now for the tuning customer started with a DynoJet DJ1192 Jet Kit I installed the kit as per the DynoJet Instructions using a 195 ma...

There are a couple of ways you can change your chain-driven cams to gear-driven cams. It's a great upgrade; the bike's timing will remain steadier and you won't have to worry about failing cam bearings or cam chain tensioners. I've heard the S&S gear-driven cams and they're only a little bit noi...

http://www.bikesbuiltbetter.com/forum/images/postimages/2009_Indian_Chief.jpg “The 2009 Indian Chiefs are arriving at dealerships, so keep an eye out for the newest motorcycle from the rejuvenated American V-Twin manufacturer on a road or show near you. Indian Motorcycle, the company that gave Amer...

http://bikesbuiltbetter.com/forum/images/postimages/myrtle-beach-bike-week.jpg The city of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce have launched Web and print information letting visitors know that from the city's perspective, the May motorcycle rallies are over. [url]Myrtlebeach...

http://www.bikesbuiltbetter.com/products/images/race_tech_kit.jpg After many miles on the my Sportster front-end it was time for new seals. This would be a good time for fine-tuning it in order to optimize performance. I decided to use Race Techs Gold Valve Emulators which would, in effect, transfo...

New For 2009 Power Commander V http://bikesbuiltbetter.com/products/images/pwrcom5.jpg Features For Harley Davidson Fuel and Timing control Rev Xtend “Warm Up” fuel adjustment (unit reads engine temp and allows fuel/timing adjustments based on it). Previously the PCIIIusb allowed you to...

Kawasaki Model Designation by Year This is a list of models and model designations of the most popular Kawasaki Motorcycles some models may not be listed feel free to add model info by replying to this forum. Use this information to reply to tech posts and to help find correct parts and accessories...

Motorcycle Fuel Tanks are often plagued by rust and liner deterioration. Take a look inside your gas tank when the fuel level is relatively low--using a flashlight, not a lighter! If there are bits of loose stuff sloshing around in the bottom of the tank, whether they're rust or flakes of liner, the...

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