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The article offers information on the 1976 Shovelhead motorcycle designed and built by Bill Dodge of motorcycle shop Bling's Cycles for Tennessee bull breeder James Chase. Topics discussed include the bike reflects background as well as the style preferences and the skills of Dodge, modifying the bike's frame, and the in-house inventory of the shop.

The article offers step-by-step instructions on installing Dyna Rigid Mount Saddlebags to the Harley-Davidson Low Rider motorcycle.

The article offers information on the 2015 Custom motorcycle from motorcycle company Harley-Davidson Inc.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of motorcycling through I-40 and I-70 highways to Utah, Nebraska, and Wisconsin on his Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle.

The article reviews the modified 1991 Harley-Davidson FXR owned by Paul Morris.

The article focuses on the customized 2007 Harley-Davidson Night Train motorcycle of bike owner Michael Doherty. Topics discussed include a description of the modifications made by custom builder Iacona Custom Cycles on the motorcycle, the challenges faced by the custom builder in modifying the motorcycle and its technical specifications.

The article evaluates the 2000 Fat Boy big bike motorcycle from Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Co.

The article discusses how Keith Howard of Hardcord Kustomz motorcycle shop in Adamsville, Tennessee remodeled his Harley-Davidson Night Train bike. Topics discussed include Howard's use of a frame from Kraft Tech, chassis parts supplied by DNA which include springer and calipers, and the powerplant features of the motorcycle which include an Ultima El Bruto engine, Mahle flattop pistons and Ultima flyweels.

The article offers brief information on the Southpaw 2006 Custom motorcycle made from New York City ironworkers Joe Prevete and Billy Millington and owned by Joe Prevete and Port Jefferson.

The article offers travel tips for the State Road A1A, a coastal byway in Florida and includes information on various tourist destinations such as the Marineland, the Flagler Pier in Flagler Beach, and the Matanzas Inlet Bridge.

The article describes the customized design of a 2012 Danny Martin Pro Street motorcycle model owned and built by Lyle Larson.

The article features a customized 2014 motorcycle model built by Paul Cox of Paul Cox Industries.

The article reports on the utilization of Procharger Racing's Procharger unit by UPI Performance owner-operator Scott Smalley and colleagues for building a 300 horsepower (hp) Road King motorcycle. It cites the use of the Procharger in Smalley and crew's application of an engine adequate of 170-plus hp. Moreover, it notes the efficient use of the Procharger in Scott's Road King motorcycle.

The article features the 1945 Harley-Davidson WL motorcycle, custom built and owned by Andrew Johnson.

The article presents information on the introduction of hydraulic lifters by Harley-Davidson Motor Co. in 1948, which consist of rigid cylindrical bodies with rollers that helps in reducing valve train weariness. It informs that these lifters utilizes spring-supported internal plungers, which pressurized oil forces upward to remove slack between the pushrods, rocker arms, and the lifters. It further informs about the problems that can be faced during the installation of hydraulic lifters.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of interstate traveling by motorcycling bound for Daytona motorcycle events in Florida.

The article presents the third part in the series of modification of the Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycle from Bruce Rossmeyer. The bike features a Hugger fender and 8.5-inch tinted FLARE windshield from Klock Werks. The windshield increases downforce on the front end to improve high-speed stability. Mustang Motorcycle Products, LLC gave one of its Tripper Fastback seats to offer a comfortable perch for the rider.

The article discusses enhancements made by Dave Schroer of Rossmeyer's to the 2013 official Motorcycle of Daytona Bike Week. Schroer opted for a Cobra PowrFlo air cleaner and PowrPro Fi2000 EFI tuner to pen the door wide, and a Bassani +P Bagger-Stepped, True Dual system with Power Curve to keep it that way. Schroer also improved volume and sound quality with four components from J&M Corporation.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for building a special raffle bagger for Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide motorcycle.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for bolting on the top end and valvetrain of a motorcycle.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for building a Cycle-Rama V-twin engine for a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

The article provides information on how motorcycle ignition systems work. The phases of a four-cycle engine include intake, compression, power and exhaust with each name describing exactly their functions during each cycle. It is said that an ignition device linked to the crankshaft either mechanically by way of the camshaft or electronically by way of a sensor, signals the coil when each piston reaches a predetermined point on its compression stroke.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for installing the Crane Cams HI-4N ignition for older Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for rebuilding S&S L-Series carburetors for motorcycles.

The article features a customized Buell-powered dragbike from Hyevon Chopper. The customization of the motorcycle was led by Greg Karapetian of Hyevon. It is said that the involvement of Karapetian with funny cars influenced the rebuilding of the motorcycle. To improve the horsepower of the motorcycle, Karapetian used Zipper's Performance Products.

The article offers travel tips for St. Petersburg, Florida and includes information on events hosted by the city, such as the Honda Grand Prix motorcycle race, museums, and historical information on places such as Fort De Soto.

The article discusses the function of clutch in controlling the transfer of power from the primary drive through the transmission of the rear wheel in motorcycle. It explores the five major parts of the clutch and details their respective uses. It also mentions the improvement of the design and materials in modern clutches, which made them easier to replace and troubleshoot. Furthermore, it provides tips on how to take care and lubricate the clutch.

The article describes the installation and features of Super E and G carburetors from S&S.

The article features the custom-built 2006 Harley-Davidson Drag motorcycle owned by Dennis Begyn of Andalusia, Illinois. The bike was used by Begyn to compete at the S&S Cycle 124 Challenge class heads-up racing competition. The motorcycle was helped built by Dave "Fuzzy" Feazell of Hudson, Iowa-based Two Wheel Travel and Roger "Radar" Lechtenburg of R&J Performance.

The article presents the first part of a series of articles about camshafts of four-cycle engine. It discusses the operation of a four-cycle engine, including its strokes, namely, intake, compression, power and exhaust. It presents the overhead valve (OHV) engine and overhead cam (OHM) engine. It cites the two things to consider when choosing a camshaft, namely, ease of installation and its revolutions per minute (rpm) range.

The article features the 2005 Street Pro motorcycle owned by Verl Smith.

The article offers information on the customization of the 1979 XLH Sportster motorcycle owned by East Coast Timing Association land speed record holder Joe Miceli. The bike rider began this project with the replacement of the cylinders with those that he got from former Harley Davidson's racing manager Dick O'Brien. In order for the size of the cylinders to be suitable with the length of its rods, he shortened the length of the rods and welded them onto stumps and steel plate.

The article features the black-colored custom-built 1999 Harley-Davidson FXDWG motorcycle model that is owned by New Yorker Anthony Gerbano. The bike was custom-built by Huntington, New York-based Rosa's Cycle Shop owned by Andrew Rosamilia. Among the featured parts of the motorcycle include the 103-inch Screamin' Eagle stroker crankshaft and Axtell cylinders and flattop pistons.

The article provides information on the 2009 Custom motorcycle called Evil Twin, which is owned by Charlie Hadayia Sr. It says that somewhere near the rear, the motorcycle features a backing plate for an original Harley-Davidson mechanical brake. According to the author, the most prominent parts of the motorcycle are the Flathead Power KN series engine by S&S Cycle and the Paughco exhaust transmission. Details of the motorcycle's engine are also presented including the transmission, the cylinders and the flywheels.

The article evaluates the 2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200 custom motorcycle built by Storz Performance.

The article evaluates the custom 2010 Harley-Davidson FXR/X-Wedge motorcycle built by Dougz Custom Paint and Fabrication.

The article describes the building of a custom 2008 Star STX motorcycle by Star Racing Americus and WyoTech. Motorcycle owner Mike Martin hired the services of George Bryce of Star Racing because of his experiences in sportbikes. Bryce used an STX frame model, the 66-inch wheelbase, and moderate rake to help keep the bike retain its leadership role. The cost of building the bike was worth 30,000 U.S. dollars. A list of engine/transmission, chassis and accessories used in the project is provided.

The article features the 2007 RMK Streetfighter motorcycle that was custom-built by Steve Kuzy of Ankeny, Iowa-based RMK Cycleworks. Kuzy, a mechanical engineer, used the Auto-computer aided drafting (autoCAD) to design his dream motorcycle. Among the features of the bike are a 95-inch Twin Cam engine with semiunit transmission and semisubterranean oil tank, a Santree Pro-Street frame, and stainless steel valves.

The article presents questions and answers related to motorcycle modifications, including one on changing filters, pipes and fuel tuners, another on installing an Evolution crate motor into a Santee rigid frame, and what consequences, if any, can be expected from not modifying a 2010 FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited.

The article profiles motorcycle builder "Crazy" John Markwald and discusses how he assembled his custom-built FXR motorcycle. According to the author, Markwald chose an S&S Cycle 145 for his FXR motorcycle and installed an S&S Super G Extreme dual-carb setups. Markwald recruited Rob Roehl, a fabricator at Donnie Smith's Custom Cycles, to create the exhaust for his motorcycle. The motorcycle also features a Bandit clutch with Mickey Thompson tires.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of riding down the stretch of Florida highway of known as the "Loop."

The article presents questions and answers related to motorcycle parts and accessories including how to deal with the vibrations through the handlebars, whether installing separate rocker box oil lines would help oil flow in a 1979 Shovelhead 80 motorcycle, and how to fix excessive compression in the engine of a 2008 Ultra Classic motorcycle.

The article discusses the operation of lifters, pushrods and rocker arms in a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The lifters or tappets located on the camshaft follow four egg-shaped lobes as the cam rotates with the engine and they comprise of a hardened, circular roller. The stress encountered by the pushrods in performance engines is said to be higher. Hardened steel shafts anchor rockers to the cylinder heads.

The article presents questions and answers related to the maintenance of Harley-Davidson bikes, including inquiries about the necessity and price of a kickstarter kit, the fitting of a pump and cam plate for a 2005 88-inch pinion shaft bolt in a 2009 case, and where to find a remote mounting kit for Twin Cam bikes.

The article presents tips on basic troubleshooting whenever one's Harley motorbike fails to start. These include avoiding continuously grinding the starter that may cause battery drain and starter overheat, ensuring if the ignition and power switches are on, and checking if the gas tank still contains fuel by shaking the motorbike and listening for a sloshing sound.

The article offers step-by-step instructions to install Twin Power primary chain, All Balls inner primary bearings, and Barnett Scorpion Lock-Up clutch in the 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King Police Model motorcycle.

Photographs are presented from the Biketoberfest 2015 that was held in Daytona Beach, Florida on October 15-18.

The article presents questions and answers related to Harley-Davidson motorcycles including how to build the ultimate Shovelhead engine for a hot rod bike and the possible reasons why a 1991 Fat Boy bike spills oil out the breather.