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TOUR
38 THE JOURNEY &
THE DESTINATION
Temecula Wine Country and Carter
Estate Winery
FIRST LOOK
48 54 INDIANS NEW ELITE CLASS
Riding the 2017 Indian Chieftain Elite
and Chieftain Limited with Carey Hart
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N
o one steals from bikers. They This puzzles me because the cruiser
wouldnt dare. and bagger riders who I ride with are odd My bagger has locks on its bags. The
But, just what do non- and wear big, expensive helmets. They bags dont lock shut; they lock to the bike.
bikers think when they walk dont tend to leave them orphaned on the But even if the bags arent locked, they are
past parked baggers and notice a helmet bike seat when they park their bike. To securely latched to the bike. I wonder about
sitting on every seat? Just sitting there, these riders, a helmet is as cherished and those locks. I dont lock them. I gure that
unsecured? I imagine that this must be respected equally to the bike that they a thief would need to be familiar with this
puzzling for them to so often see free ride. They love their helmets like I love brand of motorcycle, with the operation of
helmets tempting the moral choices of any my helmet. This is because we have had these bags, and with a worthwhile hint of
who pass by. Free helmets. intimate relationships with helmets. More condence that I am not watching and that
Also, what are the owners of these than once. We are cats, and highways are the bags are likely unlocked and that the
helmets thinking when leaving them to hot stoves. risk of trying to remove them is worth it.
the fates of ippancy, ill humor, or guilt? In other words, even when I do not lock my
Were those helmets left out in the open to bags to my bagger, they are, by some degree
purposely create tension in an otherwise
calm afternoon? Does doing it silence the
HELMETS ARE NOT of condence, locked to the bike for all that
anyone knows. They are not helmets on
katydids? Does it cause birds to ock on far-
off trees? Does the Dow Jones take a dip?
ACTUALLY DESIRABLE. the seat.
Of course, if one is in New York City,
And why, again, do I wonder about
things like this?
IT SHOULD BE POINTED all bets are off. Everyone knows, except
for maybe the most naive cowboy from
Well, most of said helmets are not
actually desirable. It should be pointed
OUT THAT ITS A TAINTED Big Piney, Wyoming, that everything out
on the street in New York City is without
out that its a tainted temptation to touch
one of these unsupervised lids. They are TEMPTATION TO TOUCH ONE ownership and totally free to anyone
who wants it, unless a human is actively
usually of the $10 variety. Tupperware currently touching it. In fact, if theres any
pudding bowls. And theyre used. Stained OF THESE UNSUPERVISED doubt that the human next to it is touching
and stinky. Personalized with perspiration. it, it is completely legitimate to tug on the
And those stickers: Helmet Laws Suck. LIDS. THEY ARE USUALLY item to discern if solid contact and rightful
Those are two for a dollar. grip are to be respected. Lazy touching
Anyway, basically all laws suck. Healthy OF THE $10 VARIETY. does not qualify as ownership. Yes, that
humans know to ignore the dumb ones, town can get tiring after a while. In New
and its always a no-brainer to swing wide TUPPERWARE PUDDING York City people do steal from bikers. They
of breaking the good ones. If you need to take the helmet, and the gloves, and the
give a hard think about whether or not its
all right to shoot your neighbor, then, well,
BOWLS. AND THEYRE USED. bike. Theyll take your girl too.
Im pretty sure my bike doesnt have a
do laws matter at that point?
Where was I?
STAINED AND STINKY. helmet lock. Ive never noticed one. Is its
manufacturer trying to tell me something?
Are unattended helmets really a dare?
I doubt it. There has to be some value in
PERSONALIZED WITH Maybe Im hung up on this because
I was once robbed. A burglar broke into
something for it to be a dare. Chancing
someone to care about something not
PERSPIRATION. a house I lived in in North Liberty, Iowa.
When we lled out the police report we
worth caring about is a gun loaded with were told that many houses in the area had
damp powder. So that cant be it. Sometimes stress caused by trauma, if been broken into, and items stolen were
Do these unattended helmets belong to in reasonable measure, is a positive role stereos, jewelry, furs, TVs, money, and guns.
riders who hate helmets and theyre hoping model. Just because one hits their thumb The robbers must have been pretty pissed
that their lid gets lifted so that they can ride with a hammer does not mean they will off when they realized that breaking into
home without it, feeling theyve been gifted give up hammering. my house was a total waste of time. The
a hall pass for one helmet crime? Often there is a pair of gloves next to only above item we owned was a stereo,
Or is a helmet on a seat fashion, like an one of these errant helmets. Five-dollar and one channel wasnt working. On it you
earring on a guy? Left is right, right is Well, gloves. They have $3 worth of wear on could hear Gladys Knight but not The Pips.
not that theres nothing wrong with that. them. Maybe four. Maybe burglars dont ride baggers.
FULL STABLE
HEY BAGGERS,
If you guys would be interested I have a but it sure runs well and is definitely fun.
few bikes in the garage that might be good All the scoots are loaded with chrome and
enough for Letters From the Road. I would goodies (both one-off and store-bought).
be glad to send pics of any, including my Its like having too many girlfriends (I have
2010 Crossroads, 2001 Heritage Springer, two more bikes not shown). Luckily, my
2002 Kawasaki Drifter, and last but not wife is nice!
least my 1961 Panhead. The 1961 Lambretta Thanks,
Innocenti Li 125 probably wont qualify, STONY
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L E T T E RS F RO M
T H E ROA D // /
HELMETS
BAGGERS,
I saw your article on helmet safety in the
motor-vehicle accidents.
The first motorcycle-accident victim
I ever flew crashed his Road King with
his wife on the back. He was wearing a
short-sleeve shirt, shorts, flip-flops, and
of course no helmet. He went down at
about 70 mphnot a scratch on his body
except for the depressed skull fracture
that eventually took his life. I could relate
dozens of similar stories, some with even
more graphic injuries.
I have tried to convince my friends to
wear helmets to the point where I was
being an ass about it. I related stories of
the people I fly to hospitals who dont
THATS A WRAP
BAGGERS,
Here is my 2012 Road Glide I wrapped
in 3M to look custom. I wrap cars for
a livingfrom silver metallic, charcoal
metallic, to carbon fiber around the
speaker lowers, to a custom blue alligator
inlay seat with heat added. Let me know
what you think. I hope it makes the
magazine.
Thanks in advance,
RANDY COUCH
RACXTREMEGRAPHIXS.COM
900+ BRANDS
CAREYS CORNER BY CAREY HART
All-Weather
Riding Gear
L ooking for a quality gear setup that you can
rock in all four seasons? Weve found it for you
thanks to RevIt! and Klim helmets in this months
KLIM TK1200 KARBON
Geared section. RevIt! definitely has its finger on MODULAR HELMET
the pulse when it comes to blending function + Features full carbon-fiber shell
and form, and Klim has been doing its thing in construction with pre-impregnated
the sport touring and ADV worlds for quite fiber weaves
awhile, recently releasing a line of functional + Proprietary adaptive lens technology
street helmets that make touring much from Transitions, the TK1200 reacts
more comfortable. instantly to changing UV levels
+ Proprietary break-away chin bar
reduces force upon the head and neck
in the event of an accident with the
modular system in the open position
+ Aero Acoustic performance
combines sleek and stable
aerodynamics, intelligent
ventilation design, and a
premium liner system
+ Sizes: SXXL
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REVIT!
WILLIAMSBURGJACKET
+ Features a poly-cotton 2L outer shell
+ Prevents water from permeating the
jacket, which also incorporates a
breathable and waterproof Hydratex
membrane
+ Highly flexible, CE-rated Seesmart limb
protectors come standard to keep you
safe and are upgradable with CE-level 2
Seesoft back protector insert
+ Features an adjustable and detachable
hood and a thermal liner
+ Sizes: SXXL
// $370
REVIT!
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+ Combines equal parts REVIT! PALMER GLOVES
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+ Features a mesh inner + Incorporates a visco-elastic knuckle protector and
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BAGGERS SHOWCASE AUDIOFILE
THE LATEST IN AUDIO PRODUCTS
Dragonfly
Cycle Concepts
Batwing Audio Kit
A quality motorcycle audio setup can really make
or break the ride if you love the wind in your face
while listening to your favorite playlist. The factory
stereo handles the job at slow speeds, but have you
ever tried to listen to your tunes while blasting down
the freeway? Not happening. The guys at Dragonfly
Cycle Concepts love to rock out while they ride, which
is why they offer some serious quality components for
those of you who like to do the same.
THE FACTS
Dragonfly Cycle Concepts Stage 3, two-channel Batwing
fairing audio kit comes with everything you need to really
hear your music. The following kit includes: one Focal FD
2.350-watt amplifier (two-channel x 350 watts), one
amplifier bracket for both 19962013 and 2014later
Batwing fairings, two Focal 6.5-inch EC 165K speakers (front),
and a wiring harness for channeling all that power into your
eardrums! However, if the Stage 3 is too much power for you,
check out the Stage 1 and Stage 2 kits.
FIT
The Dragonfly Cycle Concepts Stage 3,
two-channel Batwing fairing audio kit
fits 2014later Harley-Davidson
Batwing fairings.
MSRP
$1,330$1,350
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BAGGERS SHOWCASE ROLLIN
THE LATEST IN CUSTOM WHEELS
Lyndall Wheels
from Hard Drive
W eve become very familiar with Lyndall Racing
Brakes over the years because of the composite
materials that really bring heavy bikes to a halt with
ease. When Lyndall released a few new wheels a few
years ago, we were definitely eager to get a set to
test on our 2015 Baggers Build-Off bike. And we were
definitely pleased with the results. The folks at Lyndall
have released a whole slew of new wheels, and were
definitely digging the B52 shown here. Look for more
testing and installation articles of this baby in an
upcoming issue of Baggers soon.
THE FACTS
Lyndall Wheels B52
was designed with
one goal in mind:
performance. Its
also pretty easy on
the eyes. The B52
is available in 17x6
and 18x5.5-inch
configurations for
the rear and 19x3
or 21x3.25-inch
configurations for
the front in either
ABS or non-ABS
Touring models.
FIT
The B52 fits multiple
Harley-Davidson
Touring models.
FINISH
Available in
anodized black or
chrome.
MSRP
$1,499
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S T Y L E T H AT W O R K S
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BAGGERS SHOWCASE EXHAUSTED
THE LATEST IN EXHAUST TECHNOLOGY
THE FACTS
Made from high-quality stainless tubing, the
shorty 2-into-1 exhaust pipe weighs only
8 pounds and features a handmade merge
collector design. The 2-1 steps up from 1-3/4
inches at the heads to 1-11/16 inches at the
collector until reaching the beefy 4-inch
muffler. This combo definitely adds some
quality performance gains as weve tested in
our Sound-Off Exhaust video series. Also,
the 2-into-1 was developed by Yoshimuras
research and development race team but
definitely doesnt skimp on some Big Bear flair.
FINISH
Available in raw stainless or black ceramic
coat.
FIT
Fits 20002016 Harley-Davidson
Touring models.
ICON 1000
TRUANT SHOE
The Truant is one seriously overbuilt
riding sneaker. Made of thick leather with
reinforcements throughout and a big old lace keeper,
this shoe is built to lastand help you outrun those pesky truant officers if
youre ditching class.
$200 // icon1000.com
DAINESE
STREET ROCKER D-WP
The Street Rockers use high-quality leather and
the trademark Dainese logo to blend the worlds of
sneaker and moto boot. Reflective details, pads, and
ALPINESTARS a breathable waterproof membrane make this a great
SAN DIEGO SHOES selection for the urban commuter.
Blacked out and super simple, the San Diego shoe is one sneaky moto $210 // dainese.com
sneaker. Padded shift pad and an externally reinforced ankle ensure
that your feet are covered if things go a little random.
$150 // alpinestars.com
BATES TAZER
Through a crazy day of riding in the rain, these casual-
looking shoes kept us totally dry. The Bates name has
been tested by the US military for years and years,
and theyre using that experience to bring us some
seriously high-quality motorcycle shoes.
$175 // batesfootwear.com
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Tech/Touring
ALPINESTARS
WEB GORE-TEX BOOTS
Built with full-grain leather and accordion flex points, the Alpinestars Web
Boots are built for all-day riding comfort. Gore-Tex keeps them waterproof,
strong, and durable, and a CE rating ensures your safety and protection.
$300 // alpinestars.com
DAINESE
LINCE GORE-TEX
If tall touring boots arent your thing but you
still want the benefits they offer, the Dainese
Lince might be the perfect in-between. Breathable
and waterproof, these boots are nice and modern
without looking overly technical.
$300 // dainese.com
SIDI
CANYON GORE-TEX BOOTS
Sidis Canyon Boots have been tried and tested by
some of the best motorcyclists out there and found
to be some of the best touring boots money can buy.
Theyre built to endure any conditions and last virtually
forever with the purchase of new soles. The boots are
bulky but break in nicely enough to wear off the bike.
$350 // sidi.com
REVIT! SPORT
DISCOVERY OUTDRY
I know, I know, $460 is a helluva lot to pay for
boots, but if youre going to do it, the discovery
Outdry is probably your best bet. Packed to the
gills with comforts and patented technologies,
these boots will keep you protected from
the most extreme elements all
while feeling like youre walking
on clouds.
$460 // revitsport.com
Motorcycle Seats
HANDCRAFTED ' AMERICA
I tell anyone who complains about pain that you can't go wrong with Mustang seats for long days and miles. Its like riding across country on your La-Z-Boy.
- Clay A., Lampe, Missouri
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Budget Z1R
M4 BOOT
Classic military boot style for a price
nobody can argue with. Made of full-
grain waterproof leather with a zipper
on the side for easy on/off and lined
with an antibacterial fabric, the M4
boot is a great buy for $140.
$140 // z1r.com
FLY
M16 CANVAS
How much can you ask from a $100 shoe? Apparently a lot. A composite shank JOE ROCKET
in the sole separates your foot from engine vibrations, and a replaceable insole BIG BANG 2.0
ensures your walking comfort. This shoe includes a reinforced toe, as well as a This boot is a little chunky but
heelbox. A waterproof version is also available for $10 more. a lot of boot for the price. The
$100 // flyracing.com matte-black leather is nice
and subtle, and the thick liner
is great for cold weather. The
Big Bang 2.0 comes with rein-
BLACK BRAND forced ankle and toe, as well as
DECEPTOR triple-stitched stress points.
Low-key, blacked-out sneaker style in a protective $110 // joerocket.com
and breathable moto shoe. Comfortable enough
to walk and ride all day and stylish enough to rock
wherever you go.
$140 // blackbrandmc.com
TOURMASTER
SOLUTION 2.0 WP
The Tourmaster Solution 2.0 is a full-blown touring boot for a near-stupid
good price. A Hipora breathable waterproof layer and 3M reflective pieces
on the back are just some of the patented technologies
included in their construction. The boot is
great for riders with wider feet, as its
available in W sizes.
$130 // tourmaster.com
ALPINESTARS
STELLA KERRY WATERPROOF
Alpinestars brings its trademark brand of Italian
styling and functionality to this stylish, sneaky
ladies moto boot. Waterproof and full of all the
functionality for urban commuting, the Stella Kerry
boot is a perfect daily for women who ride to work.
$200 // alpinestars.com
REVIT! SPORT
REGENT
Waterproof repellent, padded,
and built for serious riding, the
unisex RevIt! Regent H20 is
ready to take on heavy miles.
Comfortable, stylish, and fully
supportive, this boot means
serious business and breaks in
very nicely.
$300 // revitsport.com
THE JOURNEY
Temecula Wine Country & THE DESTINATION
and Carter Estate Winery
A
motorcycle trip is first and foremost, the body and mind. The lushly landscaped After a couple hours of nothingness, we
in my opinion, about the journey: grounds of Carter Estate Winery and Resorts checked out the wine and food pairing offered
taking the roads less traveled, Mediterranean-inspired bungalow suites are by Carter Estate. At Carter Estate Winery, they
traversing your own adventurous byways encapsulated within the vineyards that have grow and produce 90 percent of the wines
while pointing your bike in a direction, produced many award-winning wines. they make. From sparkling wines to buttery
rolling on the throttle and simply living in the And if your better half loves being Chardonnays to robust reds, the on-hand
moment. Its the ability to detach from lifes pampered as much as mine, youll definitely wine expert at the tasting room paired our
stressors when riding and exploring, which is score some brownie points by treating her samples with delectable food pairings that
what makes it such a therapeutic adventure to one of Carter Estates many luxurious spa definitely brought out the flavors of each
(or conventure as my four-year-old puts it). services, which are tailored to your needs. varietal. After a few tastes, our wine host
Theres really no better way to spend a day, or Whether thats a full-body massage, a facial, treated our group to a tour of Carter Estates
a weekend, or however long you desire. or both, your chances of getting lucky after wine-making processes and how their grapes
But if youre like me, at the end of a her trip here just increased tenfold. are planted and grown, harvested, and then
long day of two-wheeled soul cleansing its When we checked in, not only were we finally made into the many different Carter
definitely nice to have a quality place to kick treated to a complimentary bottle of Carter Estate wines and then bottled and corked. It
your boots up and rest your aching muscles. Estates Reserve Cabernet, but the front desk was an educational experience, and with a
Ive been testing the 2017 Indian Roadmaster is equipped with some pretty incredible full glass in hand it definitely made learning
for a few months now, and I wanted to cookies for its guests. We were also given that much more fun.
hit some of the local routes I love here in discount restaurant vouchers for dinner After a long day in the saddle and a
Southern California. Seemed like the perfect at South Coast Winery. After booking our great night at the winery, we woke in the
opportunity to trek through Temeculas wine tasting and food pairing at the tasting morning with a delicious breakfast on our
Wine Country with the missus, followed by room, we lined up our pockets with a batch patio that was quickly transformed into our
an epic retreat at Carter Estate Winery. of chocolate-chip goodies and checked into own private dining room. Eggs Benedict for
Id visited Carter Estates sister property our suite. me, a spinach and feta omelet for my wife
a few years ago, South Coast Winery. Carter The room was complete with a plush accompanied by fresh-squeezed OJ, and
Estate was in full-construction mode at the king-size bed, full living room area, a Jacuzzi some very fresh and eye-opening joe.
time but was inching closer to opening. I tub for two, and an incredibly picturesque After our time at Temeculas Carter
vowed to return when that day happened. patio overlooking the vineyards. At sunset, Estate, we were itching to get back on the
And so I did. youll most likely catch the many hot-air bike and trek through the hills. While it was
Upon entering the property, the long balloons taking flight. After dropping our bittersweet to leave such a relaxing paradise,
driveway cascades through the 109-acre bags and settling in, we popped the cork at least we had the open road ahead of us and
vineyards and a sense of peace immediately of our Cab, kicked off our boots, and sat in the memories we made during our stay. Ill
overtakes the senses, complete relaxation of silence. Life was beautiful. definitely be back to Carter Estate.
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TECH//ADVANCED WORDS AND PHOTOS: JON McDEVITT
SMOOTH
SAILING
Screamin Eagle Roller
Rocker Arms & Tappets
H
eat robs horsepower. This is
a phrase we hear all too often
and for good reason: It is true.
So going deeper, what causes heat? That
would be friction, among other things
such as the explosion of fuel of course,
but friction definitely adds to the heat Here are our shiny new
increase. This is the reason behind this parts ready to get in there
months Advanced Tech article. and make us proud!
We are back at it with the Road King
project, which, for those who do not
know, is a 2009 Road King that has been
a project of ours for the past year and
a half. We have a built Screamin Eagle
Stage 4 engine in the bike. When the
engine was built the roller rocker arms
and tappets were not added due to being
as broke as a joke, but now I was able to
spring for them.
The benefits to adding roller rocker
arms is not hard to grasp. Less noise,
less friction, more power. We got the
roller rocker arms from Screamin Eagle
(part # 17378-98, $469.95) and we also
decided to throw in a set of the tappets 1 2
as well (part # 18572-13, $249.95). The
Our starting point for this is at the rocker box covers; the tank was Diving right in, we first went ahead and started removing the six
benefits to the upgraded tappets are
removed prior to this install. bolts from the top rocker box. (Repeat on other cylinder head.)
the same as the rocker arms: less noise,
less friction, and more power. They also
should be used when installing bigger
cams and doing major performance
upgrades to the engine, making it less
likely to have a tappet blowout, and
our motor has been upgraded quite
a bit. Something else we decided to
add was the Screamin Eagle Rocker
Arm Support Plates (part # 17675-01B,
$159.95). These have increased strength
to handle the increased loads from
higher lift cams, which we have.
All in all, its the attention to detail when
building a bike that matters, especially
when focusing on the engine. The
upgrades we did here are a great addition
for making our already reliable build even
more efficient, and in the end thats what
3 4
its all about. Follow along as we install With the bolts removed we then removed the top rocker box Next, we began removing the two bolts holding the breather
our roller rocker arms and tappets. cover exposing the rocker arms. assembly down.
5 6 7
With the breather assembly bolts loosened we started Next, we removed the rocker arms and rocker arm plate as With the old rocker arms and support plate out of the way we
removing the four roller rocker arm assembly bolts in an even one unit. installed a new breather assembly (sold separately in a top-end
pattern so as to not bind the unit. gasket kit) onto the new support plate.
8 9
We needed to reuse the old rocker arms pins, so we slid them out of the old unit. (If they are stuck, Then we slid the old pin into the new roller rocker arm and new support plate, attaching the two
use a bronze punch to get them out.) together.
10 11 12
After repeating on the opposite side we had the new assembly We then set aside the freshly assembled rocker arm unit and With the pushrods out of the way we went ahead and broke
ready to go! began tearing down the pushrods and tubes, getting ready to down the pushrod tubes by first removing the top retaining clip.
install the new tappets. Starting that process off, we simply pulled
out the pushrods and set them aside.
13 14 15
With the retaining clip out we were able to collapse the tubes Next, we started removing the lifter cover by removing the With the four bolts removed we were able to pull off the cover
and pull out from the head and lifter cover. four bolts. exposing the tappets.
16 17
We pulled out the old tappets and discarded them. After pre-filling a little bit of oil into the new Screamin Eagle tappets we slid them into place.
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Make sure you install the tappets with the flats against the With the tappets and retaining pin in place we reversed our We next slid the pushrods back down the tubes onto the new
retaining pin. steps and installed the lifter cover and rebuilt the pushrod tubes. tappets.
HYPERCHARGER ES
EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE
MILWAUKEE-EIGHT
ENGINES Starter Cover
Spark Plug
Hypercharger ES with Covers
Classic Faceplate
Transmission
Top Cover
Cylinder
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MILES AHEAD
TECH//ADVANCED
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With the pushrods back in place we installed the new rocker arm and plate assembly on top and started the bolts by hand.
22
As we did when uninstalling, we tightened down the four bolts evenly making sure not to bind. After the four bolts we then tightened
the two breather bolts.
23
Now that is a much better look than the stock components.
24
With the roller rocker arms and support plate all tightened
down we were almost finished. We then installed a new
rocker box cover gasket.
25
With the gasket in place we dropped on the rocker box
cover.
26
Wrapping up, we installed the six bolts to hold the rocker
box cover to the lower rocker box, finishing up our install.
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ust outside of Charlotte, North meticulous color usage take center stage.
Carolina, is a motorcycle shop unlike The guys at B/X were able to track
the rest in the town of Gastonia. down a 15 Road Glide for me, Allen says.
The Bike Exchange has grown to The bike only had 4,000 miles on it, so it
become one of the dealers with the was denitely in excellent shape to start
largest selections of used Harley-Davidson with. We bought it to customize though,
motorcycles in the region, which has gained and once we had the bike locked down, we
them a hefty bit of clout among bike fans in were able to start kicking ideas around.
the Carolinas and the surrounding vicinity. Believe it or not, Allen only had a short
Even though bike sales are as strong as checklist of items he wanted to hit, and
they have ever been, the shop has recently creating a cohesive stylistic appearance
sprouted a new limb that allows for them was numero uno. Of course, achieving that
to tap into the full-custom H-D market in a kind of look isnt as easy as it sounds on fairing increased the Road Glides coming
direction that has taken off in a real way. paper. Parts and accessories have to be appearance, and a complete Top Shop Money
B/X Custom Designs is the full-contact carefully selected and put together for them Maker kit has denitely sweetened up its
branch of The Bike Exchange, which hunts to harmonize naturally because one wrong going. The rear package includes the fender
for bikes to serve as cores for ground-up move could easily derail the whole shebang. and bags and features a 7.5-inch stretch and
builds for customers. Steve Hardy and Tripp What I was really excited about seeing 14-inch sweep that has successfully upped
Kirby take the demands of their clientele was a radical paint job with colors that the ante for this build. Even though the
seriously and seek out motorcycles that will werent too loud or obnoxious, Allen said of rear may look to be too low to comfortably
make good on their precise needs. Across the initial mockup phase. I wanted a bike ride at some angles, its all an illusionthe
the board, B/X has developed a looka that would appeal to everyone, not just me. oorboards will slap the street before the
streamlined, striking style that graces each Chris Fox of Fox Custom Paint and I got bottom of the bags will, which Allen can
and every one of their projects no matter the together and whipped up a paint scheme denitely appreciate since he has made his
exact modications or theme of a given that has since been utilized on other bike intensions of racking up miles crystal clear.
bike. The same goes for Knoxville, Tennessee, builds done through B/X Custom Designs. From rst draft to nished product, Allen
native Allen Burchell and his 15 H-D Road The design the two cooked up was a still cant wrap his head around how fun the
Glide. Allen wanted a custom Harley that he simple recipe that highlighted two main three-month build span was. Most custom
could comfortably ride yet still show, and he colors with a combination of gloss and satin bike projects can wreak havoc on the nerves,
knew he could get just that through B/X. I nishes for a much more textured look. but there is that rare case where things move
was in the market for an attention getter of Red pinstriping breaks up the contrast, uidly from the initial groundbreaking
a bike, Allen said, but I wasnt interested in which makes for a subtle, yet sharp, paint process to the day the nal touches are
anything that was too far over the top. design from front to back. B/Xs Black Ops applied. There were no challenges to report
Allens request was well within the proprietary nish was applied to the engine on my end, he reinforces. Steve Hardy
design guidelines for the guys at B/X, as and components, as well as the Dirty Bird and Tripp Kirby of B/X Custom Design
those parameters seem to be their exact Up Yours 2-into-1 exhaust system to keep and Chris Fox of Fox Custom Paint are all
code of conduct. As a whole, the bikes that everything in line with the color scheme. true professionals and make building a full
roll out from their custom division t an The Black Ops option package B/X offers custom motorcycle an enjoyable process.
aesthetic that maximizes visual stimulation on many of its builds serves as a special The sounds of praise may never get old,
through minimizing menu addition to add that extra custom especially when the song rings true and
distractions. In other touch and winds up making a huge is well deserved. Those looking for a used
words, ash and shine imprint on the styling of any given Harley-Davidson motorcycle in and around
are kept low on the motorcycle they complete. the Carolinas will rejoice at what The Bike
priority totem Both ends of Allens Road Exchange has to offer in that market. And
pole, while Glide have received radical for those looking for something along the
naturally equipment upgrades in the name lines of a one-off, personally tailored bike
owing of drastic restyling. A Yaffe front that is t to show and built to ride, there is
lines and fender and Dirty Bird Concepts much more to tap into with B/X.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL TRANSMISSION FINISH-PAINT
BIKE OWNER Allen Burchell YEAR/MANUFACTURER 2015/H-D COLOR Custom Pearl White Gloss
SHOP NAME B/X Custom Designs CASE H-D PAINTER Chris Fox, Fox Custom Paint
SHOP PHONE (704) 824-8533 CLUTCH H-D GRAPHICS Satin black with silver highlights and red
PRIMARY DRIVE H-D
SHOP WEBSITE bxcustomdesigns.com
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL 2015/Harley-Davidson/
FRAME ACCESSORIES
Road Glide FRONT FENDER Paul Yae wrap fender
YEAR/MANUFACTURER/TYPE 2015/H-D
FABRICATION B/X Custom Designs REAR FENDER Top Shop Money Maker fender
RAKE 37
ASSEMBLY B/X Custom Designs w/ CVO lights
STRETCH Stock
BUILD TIME 3 months FAIRING/WINDSCREEN Dirty Bird Concepts
SUSPENSION GAUGES Stock
ENGINE MANUFACTURER FRONT H-D GAS TANK/CAP Yae
LENGTH Stock OIL TANK Stock
YEAR/MANUFACTURER 2015/H-D
TRIPLE TREES H-D with American Suspension HANDLEBARS Yae 12-in. monkey bars
TYPE/SIZE 103
bolt-on rake kit HAND CONTROLS/GRIPS Arlen Ness
BUILDER B/X Custom Designs
MANUFACTURER REAR DirtyWorks Dirty Air FOOT CONTROLS/PEGS Carl Brouhard Designs
CASES H-D Custom Black Ops air-ride
HEADLIGHT H-D
CYLINDERS H-D Custom Black Ops
HEADS H-D Custom Black Ops WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES TAILLIGHT CVO
MANUFACTURER FRONT Glenndyne Customs G6 TURN SIGNALS Custom Dynamics LED
ROCKER BOXES H-D Custom Black Ops
WHEEL HEIGHT/WIDTH 26 x 3.5 in. LICENSE MOUNT Custom Dynamics LED
EFI/CARB H-D Custom Black Ops
CALIPER Custom red 6-piston SEAT Custom LePera w/ red stitching
AIR CLEANER Performance Machine Max HP
ROTOR Custom 18 in. SADDLEBAGS TopShop Money Maker
EXHAUST Dirty Bird Concepts Up Yours
MANUFACTURER REAR H-D stock black SADDLEBAG LATCHES Carl Brouhard Designs
2-into-1 system
powdercoated SPEAKERS Hertz and JBL speakers
SPECIAL FEATURES Black Ops package w/
adjustable pushrods and CALIPER Stock HEAD UNIT H-D
SE-259E Screamin Eagle cams ROTOR Stock AMP Arc Audio
BAGGERS: FIRST RIDE
INDIANS NEW
Riding the 2017 Indian Chieftain Elite and
W
hen Indian Motorcycle did a great job hitting the nostalgic vibes Something a little sleeker, a little cut back,
approched Baggers with the re-release of the new Chief and more modern looking, with a little more
with an exclusive first subsequent models that followed suit. Its bitemaintaining the classic Indian style
ride on the companys good to know where you came from and and silhouette but updating those lines
new elite touring class of motorocycles, Polaris definitely paid attention. But now with more aggressive styling and modern
the Chieftain Elite and the Chieftain what? Will they keep making the same touches. Indian is getting a little edgy
Limited, we jumped at the opportunity to thing forever? The release of the new with these ones, and we love it.
tear up the Florida tarmac with our pal, Chieftain Limited and Elite give us hope The large surface area of Indians front
Carey Hart, during Daytona Bike Week. for a new era, with more modern styling fender has been a staple of their styling and
The only snafu was that because of the and a more aggressive feel. one that isnt hurt by a little updating. The
embargo date, nobody was supposed Well Indian actually did it. They made sweeping line at the back helps keep that
to know about these bikes yet. Which, a couple real-life baggers. The Chieftain classic Indian look, but the cut-down shape
luckily for us, everyone thought we were line has always been a set of well-rounded helps to expose a little more of the new
just out riding some rad customs. And touring machines. We have spent some front wheel. The 19-inch 10-spoke front
they werent totally wrong. serious miles on them and weve been wheel gives a whole new look and feel to
The new Chieftain Elite and Chieftain big fans, but these two have a cool factor the front enda custom vibe that actually
Limited models harden up that rounded the others had only dreamed of. After last fits the Chieftain really well. You do lose
nice guy look and add a bit of bark to the months review of the Roadmaster Classic, the Indian headdress on the fender on this
bite of the Chieftain platform. Indian we heard readers asking for just these bikes. model though, which I was always a fan of.
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
+ Hard anodized
I could not nd a sweet spot on my 2014 Harley Ultra for a I got the shocks Thursday night about 7:15. Put them on the
comfortable ride on the back as we have air shocks. bike and left for Reno at 9:00 am. I rode 250 miles the rst day.
My wife and I met George (the owner) at an event in Ohio, Loved them. Great improvement. Best investment on my bike.
he needed our riding weight with luggage. He put on a pair of Andy D.
Pro-Action Street Shocks and told me to take it for a ride Merced, CA
with no mention of money! How many people do that today? + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
On the rst trip we were close, but not what I was looking for.
He made a quick adjustment and sent me back out. What a differ-
ence after a two-second adjustment! Now he said, you and your
wife both go for a ride. She couldnt believe the difference. No more
slamming on her spine as we rode the same roads as before.
George asked, So, what do you think? We both said, Just
amazing, and he then asked if we would like a pair and we said,
yes. So I asked, What would you have done if I had said no?
His quote was, Put your air shocks back on.
What a great experience it was to talk and deal with you. S T R E E T S E R I E S S H O C K S
INDIAN CHIEFTAIN
ELITE WITH ACCESSORY
HANDLEBARS AND
MIRRORS
D
o I really need to explain why gauge comes with a long list of additions
we installed this? Go ahead over stock function. One good thing is
and scroll those eyeballs of it is easy plug and play, so you get extra
yours down and take a gander functions without the headache of adding
at the last photo. Thats all the explanation switches and wiring. A few extras this
needed, in my opinion. Well, now that we gauge provides include: digital speed
know the reason why we decided to install rating, tachometer, shift point, 060
this, lets look at some of the specs. time, high-speed and high-rpm recall,
This is a 4-1/2-inch tank-mounted as well as quarter-mile time and speed.
gauge (part # MCL-2004, $499.95) for These are just a handful of what this mini
your Harley-Davidson. We installed it supercomputer can do!
on our 2009 Road King project bike we Follow along with us as we install this
have been working on for the past year Dakota Digital gauge on our 2009 Road
and a half. Dakota Digital offers the King project, and for all the info on what
gauge in blue LED or red LED display this awesome little guy does, check out
and also offers a black trim bezel ring Dakota Digitals website.
for an extra $49.95. This is not just a Here is the gauge all lit up. We of course ordered
DAKOTA DIGITAL // DAKOTADIGITAL.COM
speedometer replacement though; this ours with the black bezel ring to match our project.
1 2 3
Here was our starting point. This is the underside of the tank First things first. We went ahead and unplugged the connector Next, using a flathead screwdriver we removed the retaining
console; we already had the tank removed for another project. from the old gauge. ring holding the gauge to the console.
4 5 6
With the retaining ring removed we were able to pull out the Wasting no time at all we slid in the new Dakota Digital gauge After reinstalling the tank and then the console to the tank we
old analog gauge. using the stock gasket and plugged it into the factory connector. turned on the ignition to get a look at our new digital gauge. We
We mounted the gauge to the console with the two new, supplied then proceeded to drool excessively.
L-brackets and screwed them down.
J
eremy Williams has always been a lowrider, mini
truck, hot rod type of guy. Hes the sort of dude
whos never been able to leave anything stock. Up
until 2012, though, all of his work has been of the
four-wheeled variety. What youre seeing is the rst
motorcycle hes ever owned.
In 2008 he and his wife bought their rst home. Every
weekend he would wake up to the rumble of his next-door
neighbors and their friends heading out for a Sunday ride.
I didnt care for the look of the Harleys, he says. I liked
sportbikes better.
That was not to last, however. As he got to know the
neighbors better, he started paying more attention to the
details of the Harleys and started liking them more and
more. By June of 2012, he was hooked and bought his
rst and only bike. And then he took the trouble to get his
permit. After about a month he and his wife went to meet
up with their neighbors and some of their friends. That
night he made more friends than he did the whole time
he was in school growing up. It was a pretty spectacular
experience for Jeremy, as you can imagine.
Fourth of July weekend saw Jeremy and his wife
meeting Jerry and Kim Jackson. Over the next three years,
with many bike rallies and trips, times were great. That all
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came to a halt when a man pulled out in best friend to agree with you. Good folks guys had been in an accident and that Jerry
front of Jeremy and he had nowhere to go. that they were, the next day Jerry and Kim had been killed on the way home from the
I did avoid hitting him and did very little stopped by to check on Jeremy. Later on mens trip. A lady pulled out between the
damage to my bike, Jeremy explains. I did, while Jeremy convalesced, the four of them group of riders. Jerrys death put Jeremy
however, fracture my leg in two places, and all went out to eat at a steakhouse and sat into a depression he had never felt before.
my feet will never be the same. He called his and talked. He kept picking on me about This was someone hed looked up to.
wife to bring the trailer and get him. Some my leg brace, Jeremy tells us. As we were One month after Jerrys death, Jeremy
people helped him load up the bike, and she talking I showed him pictures of things decided to memorialize his fallen brother
was trying to get him to go to the hospital. I have xed up over the years. Jerry said, by turning his bike into the one they had
Like many men in his situation, he Man, you need to do something crazy to talked about that night: I am not a rich
avoided his wifes common-sense advice. I the bike. As the conversation went on, Jerry person at all, Jeremy says. I borrowed
didnt think it was bad enough, so I called said Jeremy should go on their annual mens from my 401(k) and even renanced my
Jerry because he was at work and he worked trip the following week. I told him that truck. With the support of my wife and
with EMS, Jeremys wife says. Jerry told with my leg hurt I couldnt change gears so emptying all funds, seven months later I
me to go to the ER. I was out. He suggested I ride with him as believe I achieved my goal as discussed.
Theres a valuable lesson here. Ladies, a joke. I quickly replied I wasnt spooning. In the time since the Road King was
if you ever want your husband to do Eleven days after Jeremys accident his completed, Jeremy has entered 10 shows
something and hes not having it, get his wife got a call from another friend that the and gotten 17 trophies, including Baddest
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL CLUTCH Stock FINISH-PAINT
BIKE OWNER Jeremy Williams PRIMARY DRIVE Stock PAINT COLOR Candy Blue
SHOP NAME Motorcycle Madness PAINTER Danny D. custom paint and pinstriping/
SHOP PHONE (910) 891-4121 FRAME LA Baggers
SHOP WEBSITE motorcyclemadnessnc.com YEAR/MANUFACTURER 1999/H-D bagger frame GRAPHICS Lowrider style in multiple colors
RAKE Stock with hand-laid silver leaf, airbrushing, and
YEAR/MAKE/MODEL 1999/Harley-Davidson/ topped o with Blue Candy and pinstriping
Road King STRETCH None
FABRICATION Motorcycle Madness
ASSEMBLY Motorcycle Madness SUSPENSION ACCESSORIES
BUILD TIME 7 months MANUFACTURER FRONT Progressive Suspension FRONT FENDER Custom Baggers 4-in.
LENGTH 2 in. lower REAR FENDER Custom Baggers 6-in. stretch
ENGINE TRIPLE TREES Stock GAUGES Stock
YEAR/MANUFACTURER 1999/H-D MANUFACTURER REAR Legend Air Ride GAS TANK/CAP Stock
TYPE/SIZE Twin Cam/95ci SPECIAL FEATURES Rocker cover mounting DASH Dash
bracket and gauge for Air Ride OIL TANK Stock
BUILDER William Strickland at Motorcycle Madness
CASES Stock HANDLEBARS Carlini Gangster Apes, 16 x 1-1/2-in.
WHEELS, TIRES, AND BRAKES HAND CONTROLS/GRIPS Stock
CYLINDERSStock with powdercoat and diamond cut
MANUFACTURER FRONT TYPE Chrome Mammoth
HEADS Stock with powdercoat and diamond cut 52-spoke FOOT CONTROLS/PEGS H-D
ROCKER BOXES Stock WHEEL HEIGHT/WIDTH 21 x 3.5 in. HEADLIGHT StockD
EFI/CARB Stock EFI TIRE HEIGHT/WIDTH MH90-21M/C54H ME888 TAILLIGHT Plasma Rods
AIR CLEANER Arlen Ness Big Sucker CALIPER Stock TURN SIGNALS Plasma Rods
EXHAUST Samson shtails ROTOR Drilled and slotted LICENSE MOUNT Recessed in fender
SPECIAL FEATURES Motor is powdercoated MANUFACTURER REAR Chrome Mammoth SEAT Victor Lopez and Juan Gonzalez of
blue and diamond cut Fat Spoke The Seat Guy
WHEEL HEIGHT/WIDTH 16 x 3.5 in. SADDLEBAGS LA Baggers
TRANSMISSION TIRE HEIGHT/WIDTH MU85B16 M/C 77H SADDLEBAG LATCHES LA Baggers
YEAR/MANUFACTURER 2016/JIMS/6-speed CALIPER Stock AUDIO None
CASE JIMS ROTOR Polished stainless steel SPEAKERS My earbuds
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TECH//INTERMEDIATE
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With the old air cleaner removed we jumped right in and installed the new backplate onto the With the breather bolts started we then went ahead and installed the three backplate bolts and
throttle body using the two new supplied breather bolts. Do not tighten all the way at this time. tightened them down fully.
3 4
With the three backplate bolts tightened completely to the throttle body, we went back up and We then went ahead and slid on the air-filter element and retaining outer trim ring onto the
tightened down the two breather bolts completely and slid on the chrome hardware cover, which is backplate and started the mounting bolts by hand after applying some blue Loctite.
magnetized so that it is as easy as setting it in place and forgetting it.
5 6
With the bolts all started by hand, we then went around and tightened down fully with our And as easy as that, you have your air cleaner installed and ready to produce more power and give
T-handle. you a window into the beginning.
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New Products
REKLUSE
3.0 Auto Clutch
The Rekluse 3.0 Auto Clutch features the TorqDrive clutch pack
to deliver higher-torque capacity and faster power transfer with
a centrifugally driven technology that automatically prevents
engine stalls. Cruise through trac like youre on the open
roadjust shift, twist, and go. The 3.0 also allows for precision
maneuverability at low speeds, cooler operating temperatures
that extend clutch-pack life, and you dont even have to hold
the clutch in at red lights or in heavy trac anymore!
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HEADWINDS
Raked Light Bar
Raked your bike and now youre lighting up the sky? Headwinds,
celebrating 25 years as the leader in custom headlights, introduces
its 38-degree light bar that brings your spotlights and turn
signals back down. Other rake angles are available, but this baby
ts 12-degree raked Harley-Davidson Road Kings, Electra Glides,
and Street Glides. The spotlight spacing is wider than stock to
allow Headwinds 4-1/2-inch Rocket spotlights to clear the fairing.
Also shown is the matching Vampire series 2-inch turn signals and
12-degree raked headlight bezel. The bar ts with stock hardware and
detachable windshields. Available in chrome, black, or polished aluminum.
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ODC
Inverted Front Fork
ODC, or OttoDiCuori, is
an Italian company with a
great lineup of suspension
systems for Harley-Davidson LANDER
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here is the companys Milano Power Bank
Touring Inverted Front Fork
Suspension System. CNC The Cascade is a series
machined from billet aluminum of universal power
and available with tilt plates banks in Landers portable-
from 4 degrees and 9 degrees, power lineup. Featuring the
the ODC front end ts multiple Smart Charge Technology with
front wheels, even up to 23- and LED Power Indicators, Illumaweave
26-inch diameters and beyond. reective lanyard, and 7,800 mAh/
Available for multiple Harley 3.1-amp output/4x full charge/dual
Touring models up to 2016. USB ports, the Cascade is a great
$2,845.22$3,102.29 addition to any saddlebag.
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june 2 - 4
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SCREAMIN STEVE
// Good ol Screamin Steve from
New York built a pretty wild custom
bagger out of a 2010 Honda Fury.
Steve rode it stock for a bit until he
decided it was time to give it the
bagger treatment. And as you can
see, Steve denitely did more of a
custom bagger spin above all else.
In fact, everything except the frame
and motor was custom built by
Steve in his garage over the course
of a year and a half. Aside from
all the custom bodywork, he also
included a 400-watt stereo system
with Bluetooth for rocking in the
free world during his rides and full
LED lights front and rear in order to
see and be seen!
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FULL BLACKOUT
// Vinnie Rocco shared with us his 2017 Street Glide Specialwhich he sent immediately following his baby being delivered to him
from the dealership where it was undergoing the blackout surgery for about three months. Vinnie has Factory 47 Assault 16-
inch apes in gloss black, Stage 2 Screamin Eagle engine upgrade, Vance & Hines Power Duals with 4-inch Eliminator 400 slip-on
muers, Roland Sands Design Boss two-up seat, PM Renthal grips, full blacked-out engine, front end, dash, and most all hardware,
Stage 2 Boom Audio with 300-watt fairing amp and Stage 2 coaxial speakers, LEDs front and rear, including license-plate frame
and Daymaker headlamp, H-D Enforcer wheels, pulley and rotors powdercoated in gloss black.
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90 BAGGERS // JUNE 2017
Factory-Match, GPS-Powered Compass, Altimeter, Ambient Air Temperature
Plugs directly into 96-13 Harley Touring Models, replacing
OE Ambient Air Temp gauge
GPS Technology provides quick and precise compass information
Chrome or Black Bezel option, selectable to match OE Gauges
8 user-selectable color options: Stock Match, Red, Green, Blue,
Teal, Magenta, Amber, White