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https://bikesbuiltbetter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Drag-LED-150x150.jpeg I have heard that as you get older, your eyes require more light to see, especially at night. At the same time you're more affected by glare, which means you get blinded by oncoming headlights. Screw that. As far as ...

https://bikesbuiltbetter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tourlink-300x243.jpg Finally an inexpensive and easy to install solution to the handling challenges faced by most touring models. Does not hang below the frame or impede ground clearance. Keeps motor/swingarm assembly aligned with chassis...

https://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...

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...

https://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 Met...

https://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 ...

https://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. The Baker DD7, a Direct Drive 7-Speed, is a complete ...

https://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 m...

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...

https://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, transf...

New For 2009 Power Commander V https://bikesbuiltbetter.com/products/images/power_commander_v.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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Instead of using a Moose mount, you might be better off using the "Ecaddy Deluxe" from the Drag Specialties catalog. It's designed to fit your 1" handlebars and has a flat plate that measures 1-13/16" x 1-1/2" that you can mount your GPS on. (How you mount it is up to you; t...

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LED Headlight Made in USA

Progressive Suspension Touring Link

Don’t Let This Happen To You!

Regular Rider Maintenance For Your Motorcycle

Metzeler: The best tires for your motorcycle

Change your Sportster front wheel from 21 to 19

The Baker DD7 a Direct Drive 7-Speed

2008 VTX 1300T Carburetor Tuning

Re: Cam Change Kit

Re: Improve suspension

NEW Power Commander 5 Features for Harley Davidson

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Motorcycle Gas Tank Rust Removal Technique

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