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Making
your Harley Faster, Louder, and more Powerful with Custom
Motorcycle Parts by Christine Harrell
If you want
to turn your average chopper into a loud, roaring,
customized machine, there are a few custom motorcycle
parts that can make a big impact. The aftermarket custom
motorcycle parts listed here are generally in the $150 to
$500 range and don't require a degree from the Jesse James
School of custom bike building to install. Take a look at
these simple modifications that can make a big difference
in sound, and performance of your Harley.
Big Growler
Exhausts: What's a chopper if it doesn't rumble? The Big
Growler Exhaust system will turn the heads of even those
sealed inside their super luxury cars, and make them wish
they had the freedom a burley Harley. The long straight
pipe makes this exhaust system "un-muffled"
amplifying every hum and grind of the engine as it
accelerates and cruises. When it comes to custom
motorcycle parts, the couple hundred dollars for the
exhaust is a great value.
Yost Power
Tube: One way to get a lot of power with custom motorcycle
parts for a little cash is with the Yost Power Tube. More
power comes from increased combustion efficiency and
there's no better way to achieve this than with the Power
Tube. The kit from Yost includes a spacer for even greater
power and throttle. The power tube works with all of the
S&S Series B, E, & G Harleys and is one of the
custom motorcycle parts that most weekend bike enthusiasts
can install themselves.
Spyke
Ignitions: An ignition kit is another of the inexpensive
custom motorcycle parts that makes a big impact. Spyke
aftermarket ignitions have more power than the factory
ignition, dyno-proven power gains, and aggressive ignition
curves. This aftermarket part also reduces kickback and
strain and allows for customized timing based on engine
modifications.
Carburetors:
After market carburetors are another one of the first
aftermarket parts people modify on their Harley. The job
of the carburetor is to mix the right amount of gas with
air to produce the torque that fuels the bike. Too little
gas and the engine runs lean, too much gas and the engine
will flood. The Mikuni is one of the most effective for
pulling in air among the aftermarket carburators. More air
flowing through means more peak power.
Once you
get started modifying your bike with aftermarket custom
motorcycle parts, you'll most likely find scores of other
projects to fill your time. In a lot of cases, the custom
motorcycle parts produced by aftermarket companies surpass
the look and performance of stock parts. Modifying the
engine, ignition, and exhaust is a great place to start to
make big changes to your stock bike. Later, with
modifications to the handlebars, mirrors, gas tank, tires,
and paint job can create a completely unique looking bike
with a lot of power, speed, and noise.
About the
Author
Author is a
writer for Jireh Cycles which specializes in custom
motorcycle parts. For additional information you can
visit http://www.JirehCycles.com.
