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Handlebars for V Rods

Handlebars for V Rods

Our custom handlebars are bolt-on replacements for the stock Harley Davidson V Rod handlebars. These motorcycle accessories are made of polished stainless steel, they are lower than the stock V-Rod handlebars and flow much better with the motorcycle lines. In the picture you can see our handlebars for V Rods compared with the stock ones (ours are on top, stock ones in the background).

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Gothic Custom Chopper

Gothic Custom Chopper

Gothic Custom Chopper tech data:

• showbike name: gothic
• year: 2007
• fabrication: thunderbike (germany)
• engine type: harley davidson twin cam
• aircleaner cover: one off
• top motor mount: one off
• coil bracket: one off
• pipes: one off
• transmission: harley davidson twin cam
• clutch: harley davidson twin cam
• frame type: special order / call or e-mail us
• swingarm: our 3d freestyle swingarm for softails
• rear suspension: legend air ride suspension
• forks: our 3d front fork for softails
• triple trees: our 3d front fork for softails
• front wheel: special order / call or e-mail us
• front tire: metzeler
• rear wheel: special order / call or e-mail us
• rear tire: metzeler
• front caliper: special order / call or e-mail us
• front rotor: special order / call or e-mail us
• rear caliper: special order / call or e-mail us
• rear rotor: special order / call or e-mail us
• rear pulley: special order / call or e-mail us
• handlebars: one off
• risers: one off
• hand controls: our black  3d hand controls
• push buttons: our black  3d hand controls
• throttle assembly: our internal throttle
• mirrors: our black 3d wing mirrors
• grips: special order / call or e-mail us
• headlight: our black cyclops headlight
• taillight: our ice tail light
• turn signals: special order / call or e-mail us
• gauges: n/a
• gas tank: one off
• gas cap: our weld in pop up gas cap
• oil tank: special order / call or e-mail us
• front fender: special order / call or e-mail us
• rear fender: special order / call or e-mail us
• foot controls: special order / call or e-mail us
• kickstand: our unversal kickstand with internal spring
• passenger pegs: n/a
• seat: one off
• molding: thunderbike (germany)
• painter: thunderbike (germany)
  

Gothic Custom Chopper features our 3d front fork for softails, black cyclops headlight, 3d freestyle swingarm for softails, black  3d hand controls, black 3d wing mirrors and weld in pop up gas cap. 

Here you can see a side view of our 3d freestyle swingarm for softails.

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Harley-Davidson Wide Glide | Review

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Motorcycle Review

Just recently I reported on the burying chrome in favor of the newfound sexiness of black in cruisers. However, the new 2010 Harley-Davidson Wide Glide (FXDWG) is here to defend the honor of the shiny stuff, throwing it down with old-school aggressive styling tactics.

It starts with a raked front end, and ends at a chopped rear fender sans incandescent lighting and a license plate (the bike in the action photos is a European model). Toss in a Vivid Black fuel tank surrounded by flames and you're good to go in any cool-custom fight club bout.

That raked front end, with wide-set 49mm forks, is not simply a style treatment, though it certainly could be. Offset polished aluminum triple-clamps give the forks a two-degree advantage over the steering head, putting them out there at 36 degrees as they make their way to a black-rimmed 21-inch, 40-spoke wheel.

Along with a wheelbase over 68 inches, the Wide Glide has the length and geometry to justify its name. Long, and with a highly gyroscopic front hoop, the "glide" is absolutely built in.

However, the Wide Glide is about more than straight-line travel. That narrow Harley-spec Dunlop front tire adds light steering and maneuverability to the mix. The Wide Glide's combination of handling attributes results in an interestingly lively ride.

Although the front end is long and raked, this is not a high-neck chopper, nor is it a low-down pro-street design. Placed precisely in-between, the Wide Glide escapes any odd handling characteristics, except when making tight turns at low speed.

In corners, the Wide Glide willingly changes lines, in spite of its claimed 665-pound wet weight. Credit the narrow 80mm front tire for that welcome feature, though this does come at the expense of stability and that planted feeling that many riders crave.

The handling and ground clearance-over 28 degrees on the exhaust side, almost 32 on the left-encourage you to do a bit more than cruise when Rocky Mountain roads such as Colorado's epic Highway 103 come your way. The first thing to touch down in corners is the heel of your boot, and that is much more welcome than grinding steel.

If you are an aggressive rider, you may want to visit a farrier, or be prepared to become best friends with your cobbler. Keep a steady hand on the throttle when exiting corners, as the front end will wander if power is applied when the bike is less than vertical.

Taking the Wide Glide into an urban environment results in the usual turned heads. Chrome accents are set off against an abundance of contrasting black. Yes, there are other color options, but we were most taken by this fiery combination.
Harley-Davidson is on a push to lower seat heights, and the Glide's seat sits a mere 26.7 inches above the ground. This puts flat-footed stops within reach of a large majority of riders.

The unbalanced, rubber-mounted Twin Cam 96 is a peppy in-town motor. Relatively speaking, it spins up fairly rapidly. This makes the Wide Glide a force to be reckoned with when the light turns green-remember, we are talking 92 ft/lbs of torque at 3000 rpm going to the highly visible 180 rear Dunlop. Even at Colorado's Squaw Pass, over 9800 feet above sea level, power is plentiful and the fuel injection flawless.

Acceleration is brisk enough that launching onto the freeway via an abbreviated ramp results in exceeding the speed limit before merging with traffic. There is no tach, but there's also no temptation to hit the rev limiter. The stability of the bike in a straight line, even with the narrow tire, gives the rider confidence to twist the lightly sprung throttle.

Once on the freeway, the Wide Glide is remarkably smooth, as the advantages of rubber mounting become most apparent. In most cases, rain grooves do not upset the front end, which is a pleasant surprise.

Sixth gear, which is an overdrive, is not appropriate until you top 70 mph (do note that you cannot see the 6th gear indicator light in direct sunlight). Wind is your limiting factor on the open road, as the fist-and-feet forward stance leaves you with little protection.

This year, Harley swapped out the old whiny straight-cut fifth gear for a quieter helical cog-a welcome change for the otherwise fine gearbox. The footpegs are low enough that they are not in a fatiguing position, and the conservative down-and-back sweep of the bars is simply perfect.

Do not expect much help from the rear disc when it comes time to slow down-what braking power there is has been invested in the single 300mm front disc and the four-piston caliper, along with engine compression, of course. Although braking is adequate, it seems strange to leave so much of the deceleration responsibility to an 80mm tire.

With the Wide Glide's dropped seat height, one would expect the somewhat thin, firmly padded catcher's mitt seat and three inches of rear wheel travel to result in a harsh ride. Fortunately, the Glide's long wheelbase smoothes things out. I was happily surprised to discover this on the under-maintained streets I traversed en route to the Golden Bird Restaurant in the Manchester Square neighborhood of Los Angeles.

I alertly avoided the bike-gobbling craters near the construction of the new Expo Line, which has turned the streets into a virtual minefield. However, the suspension-including five inches of fork travel-is enough to keep garden-variety potholes from knocking the motorcycle off its line.

Harley-Davidson's new 2010 Wide Glide appeals to those of us who want to attract eyeballs and flaunt a persona with projection, without twisting ourselves into unnatural riding positions on motorcycles that are impractical to ride. Consider it a bike with an unmistakably tough-guy stance that successfully cloaks a welcome real world level-headedness.

Motorcycle Specifications

Dimensions
Length 94.0 in. (2387.60 mm)
Overall Width 37.20 in. (944.88 mm)
Overall Height 47.80 in. (1214.12 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2
• Unladen
25.50 in. (647.70 mm)
26.70 in. (678.18 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.20 in. (106.68 mm)
Rake (steering head) 34°
Fork Angle 36°
Trail 5.20 in. (132.08 mm)
Wheelbase 68.30 in. (1734.82 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, bias blackwall front and rear):
• Front – GT502 F
• Rear – GT502
80/90-21 54V
180/60B17 75V
Fuel Capacity 4.70 gal. (17.79 L)
(warning light at approximately 0.9 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3 qts. (2.84 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Primary Chain
Case Capacity3
1 qts. (0.95 L)
Weight:
• As Shipped
• In Running Order
• Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
• Gross Axle
Weight Rating:
• Front
• Rear
647 lbs. (293.48 kg)
665 lbs. (301.64 kg)
1085 lbs. (492.16 kg)
390 lbs. (176.90 kg)
695 lbs. (315.25 kg)

Engine
Engine4 Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96™
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves
with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters;
two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.75 in. x 4.38 in.
(95.25 mm x 111.25 mm)
Displacement 96 cu. in. (1584 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel System5 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
(ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Fiberglass Media, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive6 Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall):
• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th
• 5th
• 6th
U.S.
9.311
6.454
4.793
3.882
3.307
2.790
chassis
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular
section backbone; stamped, cast,
and forged junctions; forged fender
supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections,
stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 49 mm with polished aluminum fork
triple clamp and dual-rate springs
Rear Shocks Coil-over shock
Wheels7: Black, Laced Steel
• Front
• Rear
21 in. x 2.15 in. (533.40 mm x 54.61 mm)
17 in. x 4.50 in. (431.80 mm x 114.30 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type
• Rotor Type
(diameter x width):
• Front (floating)
• Rear
4-piston fixed front, and 2-piston
torque-free floating rear
Patented, uniform expansion rotors
(floating, front only)
11.80 in. x .20 in. (299.72 mm x 5.08 mm)
11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel
• Rear Wheel
5 in. (127.0 mm)
3.10 in. (78.74 mm)
performance
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349):
• North America 92 ft. lbs. @ 3000 rpm
(124.75 Nm @ 3000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right
• Left
28.4°
31.9°
Fuel Economy
(EPA urban/highway test)
35/54 mpg (6.72/4.36 L/100 km)

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council
International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V,
19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-phase, 40-amp system
(493W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 540W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift
starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp
(quartz halogen)
• Rear Turn Signal
Lights8
• Rear Brake Light8
• Indicator Lamps
55-watt low beam,
60-watt high beam
Running Lamp:
9W Brake/Turn Lamp: 43W
Tail Lamp: 2.3W Brake Lamp: 4.4W
High beam, directional light bar, neutral,
low oil pressure, engine diagnostics,
turn signals, security system9 (optional),
6-speed, low fuel warnings
Electric Power Outlet Standard

Warranty
Warranty10 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km),
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter

Harley-Davidson Wide Glide | Review

2003 Harley Davidson Wide Glide

2003 Harley Davidson Wide Glide

2009 Night Train

The 2009 Night Train stands out from most motorcycles out there, and in my opinion is the base of what can be a hot-looking black-out project.

Part of Harley-Davidson's "Dark Custom" lineup, the 2009 Night Train is the least expensive model of Harley's Softails.

As you'd expect from something called a "Dark Custom," Harley's thrown out the chrome and shiny bits you normally see on a motorcycle and, on the 2009 Night Train, replaces them with blacked-out versions of those parts straight from their factory. The 2009 Night Train power train has been blacked-out, along with the air cleaner, the rear fender supports, the oil tank, the fuel tank console and the drive belt sprocket.

The engine covers have also been darkened, with wrinkle-black trim.

The front end on the 2009 Night Train is the standard FX, with a new low-profile fender that sits on top of the 21-inch laced front wheel. That big front wheel offsets the thick rear 200 mm tire that's covered by the Bobtail rear fender.

With a low seat height and clean lines, coupled with the powerful rigid-mounted and counter-balanced twin cam 96B powertrain, the 2009 Night Train isn't bad looking at all in it's stock configuration - and can be customized to look as sharp as any motorcycle as you can find on the road today.

In the base vivid black, the 2009 Night Train has an MSRP of $15,899. If you'd like your Night Train in one of the color options, the price moves up to $16,244.

A factory-installed security system will add $345 to the price, while selecting the wheel option will cost you another $550.

The 2009 Night Train is available in black pearl, black denim and red hot sunglo.

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2009 Softail Custom

Considered to be one of Harley-Davidson's most comfortable softail rides, the 2009 Softail Custom has classic looks combined with the functional ride that Harley riders want.

The looks are accentuated by the low ape-hangers set on a custom riser, along with the one-piece seat. The 21-inch front wheel is covered by a new low-profile fender, while the 200 mm 17-inch rear wheel brings 87.90 foot pounds of torque @ 2750 rpm to the road when you want it.

In 2007, together with the 1,584 cc, air-cooled, V-twin, DOHC engine and the addition of a standard six-speed gearbox, the Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) system became a standard feature on the Softail Custom.

The 2009 Softail Custom comes in these colors:

• Vivid Black
• Dark Blue Pearl
• Red Hot Sunglo (New for 2009)
• Two-Tone Deep Turquoise/Antique White (New for 2009)
• Two-Tone Flame Blue Pearl/Pewter Pearl (New for 2009)

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2009 Fatboy

Made famous as Arnold Schwarzenegger's ride in Terminator 2, the Fat Boy has consistently been one of Harley-Davidson's best sellers. With a 17-inch wheel in the front and a 200mm wide tire on the back, the Harley Fatboy has a look all its own and lends itself well to customization.

Priced at $15,999 in vivid black, picking a Fatboy in any of the upgrade colors will bump the price up a slight $350, bringing the total cost of the bike to $16,344.

Upgrading the Fatboy's wheels to the polished chrome aluminum set will cost you $700, and the Harley-Davidson factory security system option will run you another $345.

The 2009 Harley Fatboy comes in these colors:

• Vivid Black
• Black Pearl
• Pewter Pearl
• Flame Blue Pearl
• Black Denim
• Red Hot Sunglo

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2010 Harley-Davidson Color Information

I stopped by Dillon Harley here in Omaha tonight and chatted with Jason Davis again. He's got to be tired of seeing me come in.

I didn't have a whole lot of time to spend there, which was a relief to my wife, but I did confirm with Jason that the list of 2010 Harley-Davidson colors has been out for a while now and that the turquoise and antique white two-tone will be discontinued.

Jason and I also talked a bit about the custom motorcycle painting that Dillon Brothers can do. For about $2500 or so, (and this is just a rough guesstimate on his part, so I'm not holding Dillon Brothers to it) he said they could do just about any color scheme I could think of.

That might be fun, I mentioned, as my wife shook her head.

Yeah, I's still thinking about it.

After I got home and did a little searching, I was able to find the official list of colors that Harley's are going to be available in for 2010.

First off, Harley's going to discontinue these colors:

• Black Pearl
• Pewter Pearl
• Dark Blue Pearl
• Pewter Denim
• Red Hot Denim
• Dark Blue Denim
• Crimson Red Sunglo

So if you had any of those colors set in your mind that you really wanted, you might want to put your money down now.

Here are the colors and color combinations that are going to still be available on the Harley 2010 model year:

Solid colors

• Vivid Black
• Flame Blue Pearl
• Brilliant Silver Pearl
• Black Denim
• Red Hot Sunglo
• Mirage Orange Pearl
• Brilliant Silver Denim

Two-tone colors

• Brilliant Silver Denim/Black Denim
• Vivid Black/Mirage Orange Pearl Race Stripe

And here's the list the new colors that Harley's going to be introducing on the 2010 model year lineup:

Solid colors

• Scarlet Red
• Black Ice Denim
• Black Ice Pearl

Two-tone colors

• Black Denim/Brilliant Silver Denim Race Stripe
• Vivid Black/Brilliant Silver Pearl Race Stripe
• Scarlet Red/Vivid Black
• Flame Blue Pearl/Brilliant Silver Pearl
• Vivid Black/Brilliant Silver Pearl
• Vivid Black/Black Ice Pearl
• Flame Blue Pearl/Vivid Black
• White Ice Pearl/Black Ice Pearl

Here are some pictures I managed to scrounge up of the Harley 2010 colors:

I can say with all honesty that I'm really looking forward to July, when Harley-Davidson is expected to officially release all the 2010 model year information.

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