Hot Bike Tech – Adding Horsepower, Inc.’s M8 FXLRST Exhaust to a Harely-Davidson Softail
When form and function jive on the same level, that’s when you know you’ve created a friendly monster! And that’s […]
Since the beginning of when Hot Bike was formed in 1971 and the first custom motorcycle magazine revolving around performance launched the magazine to the masses back in the days, we’ve continued with that tradition of always taking pride in sharing the wealth of centuries-combined motorcycle tech knowledge of how to wrench on your ride.
Be it simple oil-change swaps on Harley-Davidson motorcycles, to complete engine builds made for the drag strip. You’ll find ground-up custom motorcycle build articles from stock bike into full-blown custom after all is said and done. We’re a caring sort and we like to share our findings of how we get peak performance out of the components available to everyone. We’ll also look for the right combinations of components that we feel make sense. From a 2-into-1 exhaust upgrade, to picking the right fuel tuner to just the right amount of air intake. We’ll then dive into cam swaps and hop-up kits. If you’re looking for better braking components or more functional suspension internals we have you covered with step-by-step installation articles there too. Want to install a new set of wheels? We got you covered there too.
We also like to examine how things work. We’ll take the deeper dives into engine theory to understand how things work the way they do and why it makes sense for you. From camshaft lift to oiling system basics for your Twin Cam engine. There is a lot to learn when diving deep into how components work and we enjoy the science behind the motorcycle tech.
When form and function jive on the same level, that’s when you know you’ve created a friendly monster! And that’s […]
Every later-model bike I’ve ever owned, one of the first things I’ve always done is convert the final drive from […]
We are going to cover something that seems pretty basic but is absolutely necessary. And if not done correctly, can […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: We love the Instagram banter (or bromance?) between Chip Kastelnik from San Diego Customs and Jimmy Light from […]
When it comes to hauling motorcycles—whether one of our personal Harley-Davidson motorcycles or a one-off custom motorcycle build—a reliable setup […]
Taking a break from our performance upgrades I spent some time, for vanity’s sake, addressing the frontal aesthetics. Originally, the plan […]
I’m excited to be back again with another tech tip. In this installment we are going to be covering the […]
For riders looking to upgrade the performance, sound, and style of their Harley-Davidson or Indian Motorcycle, a 2-into-1 exhaust system […]
The Müller Power Clutch 2.0 is a German-engineered retrofit designed specifically for Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight models equipped with cable-actuated clutches. This […]
Continuing the ongoing saga of improving upon Harley-Davidson’s M-8 Softail platform—the everpopular FXLRS model, to be more specific—my focus recently […]
Words: Danny Wilson EDITOR’S NOTE: For 25 years, Danny Wilson has been a master-certified Harley- Davidson technician, five of which […]
Addressing the limitations of the stock H-D clutch! With the Wood Performance .480 cam and HPI 62mm fuel deliverables, I […]
Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight owners looking to boost engine performance, reliability, and cooling efficiency should take a serious look at Feuling Parts’ […]
The Thrashin’ Supply crew spends a lot of seat time on Harley-Davidson FXRs, Baggers, and Milwaukee-Eight Softails. When you ride […]
For Harley-Davidson enthusiasts chasing more horsepower, torque, and throttle response (pretty much all of us!), the exhaust system is often […]