FMB CHOPPER PARTS, HARLEY PARTS AND CUSTOM CHOPPERS

Super Trapp Buys Jay Brake

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:27:11 +0000

SuperTrapp acquires JayBrake

NOTED Cleveland, Ohio based motorcycle exhaust manufacturer SuperTrapp has acquired the popular JayBrake brand and product line from Horschel Motorsports of Springville, New York.

Founded by Jay Brainard in 1981, JayBrake is one of the best known custom V-twin and Harley-Davidson aftermarket brake component and controls manufacturers, with a reputation for robust quality and innovative design.

Speaking to the acquisition of JayBrake assets, SuperTrapp President Kevin Berger said: “We are excited about the addition of the JayBrake line and are confident that the combined talents and resources of the two brands will be of great benefit to our customers and the market place.

“We look forward to continuing the high-level of quality, product development and customer service that JayBrake customers have come to expect over the last 30 years.”

Jay Brainard will be working closely with SuperTrapp in the coming months to assist with product development and the transition of manufacturing to SuperTrapp’s Cleveland facility, and effective immediately all JayBrake orders can be placed with SuperTrapp

Harley’s 3rd quarter profits

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:57:16 +0000

Harley reports 5.4 percent motorcycle sales growth for 3rd quarter in USA

HARLEY-Davidson has reported continued strong improvement in earnings and dealer retail sales in the third quarter of 2011 and through the nine months of the year-to-date, compared to 2010.The company says that third-quarter operating income from Motorcycles and Related Products grew 78.0 percent on higher shipment volumes and operating margin improvements, with operating income from its Financial Services segment grew 21.9 percent due to continued improvement in credit performance, compared to the third quarter of 2010.

Retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles are said to have grown by 5.1 percent worldwide in the third quarter (to 61,838), led by a 5.4 percent rise in the US, with first nine-month retail sales up 4.9 percent (worldwide) to 194,829.

“We are pleased with our sustained progress and we continue to realize strong momentum in the transformation our business,” said Keith Wandell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson.

“Two years ago we embarked on our strategy to focus solely on the Harley-Davidson brand, provide the flexibility required in today’s market and make Harley-Davidson lean, agile and more effective than ever at delivering remarkable products and extraordinary customer experiences. Today, we continue to see the positive results of the course we have charted,” Wandell said. “The changes underway in manufacturing, product development and retail capability…

“Involves a tremendous amount of highly complex, challenging work across every part of the organization. While much remains to be done, we are well down the road and everyone involved deserves much credit for bringing these changes to life.”

Dealers sold 42,640 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the third quarter in the US, a 5.4 percent increase. In international markets, dealers sold 19,198 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles during the third quarter, an increase of 4.4 percent compared to the year-ago period.

Through nine months US retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 4.7 percent to 127,930 units, with international, retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles increasing by 5.2 percent to 66,899 units. During the same period industry-wide US heavyweight new motorcycle (651cc-plus) retail unit sales are said to have increased 3.7 percent, again pointing to an above market performance.

Revenue from Motorcycle Parts and Accessories (P&A) totaled $235.7 million during the quarter, up 7.6 percent, and revenue from General Merchandise, which includes MotorClothes Apparel and Accessories, was $69.3 million, up 8.2 percent compared to the year-ago period.

Midwest motorcycle supply bike show/open house

admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:06:48 +0000

So me and my best friend Thomas owner of TNA Customs loaded up 2 bikes and drove 14 hours up to midwest’s open house and bike show. I brought up my new bobber build and won best evo and best paint, thomas brought his new build with a leaf spring front end, seat and rear end and won most innovative and best of show.

FMB CHOPPERS RELEASE’S 5 NEW CHOKE KNOBS FOR MIKUNI CARBS

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:53:29 +0000

FMB Choppers has released 5 new choke knobs that fit mikuni carbs, these are made with billet aluminum and they mount with a simple set screw. these are available in polished and black powder coated.

FMB CHOPPERS NEW HELLBENT CUSTOM APE HANGER HANDLEBARS

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:35:30 +0000

FMB Choppers has released a new design in handlebars. Our new hell bent ape hangers are available in 12″ 14″ 16″ and 18″ inch rise with knurling options for standard or springer setups. There are hand built at out shop and our turn around time is 2-3 days. These custom handlebars are a perfect ape hanger to compliment any harley or custom chopper

FMB CHOPPERS NEW SIC SPIKE MONKEY APE HANGER CUSTOM HANDLEBARS

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:31:21 +0000

FMB Choppers has released a new design in handlebars for Harley road king and road glides. Our new Sic spike monkey ape hangers are available in 13″ and 16″ inch rise . There are hand built at out shop and our turn around time is 2-3 days. These custom handlebars are a perfect ape hanger to compliment your harley road king or roadglide

FMB CHOPPERS NEW NARROW SPIKE BEND CUSTOM APE HANGER HANDLEBARS

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:27:18 +0000

FMB Choppers has released a new design in handlebars. Our new narrow spike bend ape hangers are available in 10″ 12″ 14″ 16″ and 18″ inch rise with knurling options for standard or springer setups. There are hand built at out shop and our turn around time is 2-3 days. These custom handlebars are a perfect ape hanger to compliment any harley or custom chopper

ULTIMA 127 REVIEW

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:31:22 +0000

Midwest Ultima 127 Engine Review

A 140 Horse Midwest Monster

From the February, 2009 issue of Hot Bike

In an effort to bring you the hottest torque monsters available, here’s our latest offering from the Midwest Masterminds. This one has an interesting twist. Kendall Johnson, an avid S&S dealer, who pumps out 400-500 performance motors a year was offered this 127 to acid test and tweak. In addition to an in-depth engine description, we’ll throw in Kendall’s comments, philosophies, and engine recommendations. “Hell, we dyno five to six bikes a day,” Kendall said.

Currently Midwest, under the Ultima name, offers 80-, 96-, 100-, 113-, 120-, and 127-inch engine configurations. As we go to press, it is working on a 140-inch race engine to be released in the spring, rated at 170

UPS SUCKS IN MY PERSONAL OPINION

admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:17:53 +0000

Over the past 5 years, I have shipped thousands of packages via Fedex and ups, just over the past year 1479 packages shipped out and countless packages coming to the Shop. Over the past 5 years I have had no serious problems with Fedex other than maybe being a day or two late, where ups I am constantly having issues, loosing packages at the warehouse, delivering to the wrong address, UPS delivered a $1000.00 Accutronixs forward control to the wrong address and left it on the guys lawn. I am amazed that a company can runs its business the way they do and manage to stay in Business, and then to top it off when you call and have to deal with someone its major attitude and there rude, they need to change the saying from GOT BROWN to GOT GHETTO.

2011 Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Convertible REVIEW

admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:43:30 +0000

Those motorcyclists seeking the best of both worlds would appreciate the $29,599 CVO Softail Convertible. It can quickly transform from custom touring to custom cruising within minutes courtesy of its removable front fairing, leather saddlebags, passenger pillion and backrest. Based off the standard Softail platform, the CVO Softail Convertible adds a clever detachable fairing that can be removed quickly without tools. Simply unlatch the two pins that hold the fairing, pull off the soft leather saddle bags, remove the passenger seat and back rest and you