Thursday, November 12, 2009

BMW's New Straight 6 for 2 Wheelers

BMW revealed a six-cylinder motor at the EICMA show this week that will be placed in touring and other motorcycles.

The "Concept 6" is barely wider than a conventional four-cylinder layout, the company says, and will be powerful: 96 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm and horsepower similar to BMW's 1300 cc four cylinder motors. Long-stroke cylinder designs help keep the motor narrow and limit max rpm levels to less than 9,000.

The first BMW-6 will be seen in a "luxurious BMW touring machine," they say, but it will be an "ideal power unit for a wide range of different motorcycles" because of its power and (for a six) small size.

BMW suggests that the six will use a ride-by-wire throttle technology to improve fuel economy and performance. And perhaps thankfully for future owners, long maintenance intervals will be allowed by the use of cup tappets to control valve movement.

D&D HONDA CHOPPER SLIP-ONS

D&D Performance Enterprises 2009-2010 Honda Fury Slip-ons. They increase power across the rpm range and improves sound and looks. Matched exhaust tips cut for a custom look. They decrease weight and improve power.

DYNO RUN

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

D&D Low Cat Performance

Chris Summers sent in this picture of his 2005 Softail Standard, which includes:

* 95" Wiseco Forged Flat Top Pistons
* Andrews TW21 Cams
* Mild Head Work .030" Head Gaskets
* 88 HP / 106 Ft Lbs

Chris Summers  2005 Softail

The low-cat made a huge difference in my torque numbers. And it looks and sounds great.

2008 Harley-Davidson Geisha VRod

Joseph Major sent in pictures of his baby... the 08' VRSCDX Vivid Black V-Rod has it all:

Joseph Major 08' VRSCDX -  rightsideslightback

* Patrick Racing Billet / Sprintex Supercharger Kit
* Fitzgerald 26t Transmission Pulley
* JE Illusions Air Box Cover
* JE Illusions Rear Fender
* Custom Front Fender
* Air FX Custom Air Brush/Paint
* Performance Machine Gasser Wheels
* Front 21 x 3.5 / Rear 18 x 8.5
* Matching Rotors & Pulley
* Avon 120/21 Front Cobra Tire
* Avon 250/18 Rear Cobra Tire
* Performance Machine Fatty Grips
* Arlen Ness Mirrors
* D&D Fat Cat Exhaust
* Arnott Air Ride
* HD Front Axle Covers
* HD Swingarm Pivot Covers

Joseph Major 08' VRSCDX -  airboxcenter

Number 1 Bobber Motorcycle

The Model 1 is the Number 1 bobber for Brass Balls Bobbers and Choppers and it runs a high-performance 2 into 1 exhaust pipe from D&D. The sound is so satisfying and the performance is electric.

Rat Rods in Daytona Beach

The Rat's Hole Chopper Show included Rat Rods. This year the show was located at the Coca Cola pavilion in Ormand Beach at Destination Harley-Davidson.