Hardbikes is committed to building a manufacturing process and selling system that supports the unique culture and individuality of the American V-Twin rider. Once a customer designs the bike of his or her dreams, Hardbikes builds the bike to fit. Its patent-pending Hardrider system ensures customers get a bike built to their exact specifications. All Hardbikes dealers will have a Hardbikes Design Center on their showroom floor featuring a computer-aided design station, a chopper fitment fixture, and a Pro-Street fitment fixture. The firm's tagline is "Work hard, play harder."
For more information or a dealer near you, contact www.hardbikes.net.
AMA Completes Review of EPA RulesThe American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that it's completed its review of an Environmental Protection Agency "Letter of Guidance" on the subject of motorcycle-emissions regulations.
The AMA's review of the recent Letter of Guidance confirmed that by using an EPA-certified engine, an individual would, in fact, be permitted to build a kit motorcycle without invoking the "one per lifetime" rule, subject to restrictions on exhaust systems, carburetors, fuel injection, and certain other components.
For more information, read the EPA Letter of Guidance posted on the agency's website at http://www.epa.gov/oms/cert/dearmfr/cisd0615.pdf.
Wild West Motor Company Equipped With Patrick Racing EnginesWild West Motor Company announced that it has forged a new relationship with Patrick Racing. The company's motorcycles are now available with Patrick Racing's 120-, 125-, and 128ci engines. Wild West CEO Paul Seiter explains, "For over a decade we've been engineering and crafting some of the most exotic motorcycles in the world. In the tradition of offering only the best in motorcycles, we've stepped up our powertrain to include the finest of V-Twin engines."
Patrick Racing's high-performance engines offer several unique features and advantages. The billet-aluminum cylinders and cylinder heads are 48-percent stronger than the typical cast aluminum found in most V-Twin engines. Patrick Racing heads feature ports that are fully CNC-machined, producing greater airflow and a substantial increase in overall horsepower.
Dynamically computer-balanced flywheels, forged JE pistons, roller rocker arms, and a state-of-the-art electronic ignition all add to the engine's power and smoothness. The Mikuni 45mm carburetor used on the engine is famous for its responsiveness and tuneability. The oil pump, tappet blocks, rocker boxes, and pushrod covers are all made of billet aluminum, adding strength and style.
Wild West, located in San Diego, CA, was established in 1995. The company manufactures two premium V-Twin motorcycles, the Vigilante Gunfire and Dragoon. Wild West designs, tools, and manufactures its own frames, swingarms, fuel tanks, and many other components used in the company's motorcycles. The motorcycles are found in Kelly and N.A.D.A. blue books, and are financeable, insurable, and sold through a nationwide dealer network of 25 premium dealers.
Customers can find dealers, request brochures, and learn additional information about Wild West's motorcycles at www.wildwestmc.com.