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The quest for synthetic motor oil came about because of the desire to have the use of a non-petroleum based oil that performed better. During World War II, the United States and Germany began researching the idea of synthetic motor oil. In Germany, Dr. Herman Zornteri of I.G. Farben Industrie was the first scientist to […] More »

The 2010 Harley Davidson Dyna Fat Bob is a large, hefty motorcycle designed to tear up both track and street with an air-cooled, rubber-mounted, black powder-coated 1584 cc Twin Cam 96 engine with 92 ft lbs of torque @ 3000 rpm, and chrome covers. This motorcycle features a sport front fender with color-matched brace supports […] More »

The 2010 Harley Davidson V-Rod is a sculptured metal VRSC class motorcycle boasting power and performance from a rubber-mounted, liquid-cooled 1250 cc 60-degree Revolution engine with 122 hp @ 8250 rpm and 85 ft lbs of torque @ 7000 rpm. Designed to rule both the drag strip and street, this motorcycle includes 4-piston front and rear […] More »

Replacing an air filter on a Harley Davidson motorcycle is a job that requires you follow the step by step description after the jump. You should replace the air filter after the recommended time limit in the servicing manual for the vehicle. You should also perform regular maintenance every 1000 miles or sooner in dusty running conditions.

Saddle bags for a Harley Davidson motorcycle are available in a number of different looks suitable for all models, including fringed, plain, basket weave, full dress, studded, and concho–coming in black, brown, birch white, or black chopper finish. Saddle bags can be made resistant to ultra violet rays and water using cowhide, kangaroo, crocodile, distressed […] More »

In the early 1900’s, a young Harley-Davidson motor company developed the classic V-twin engine in a quest for more power and reliability. Theoretically, two cylinders meant twice as much power; and if one cylinder failed, the rider still had one more to get him or her to the destination.

The Harley Davidson Twin Cam 103 engine has 1688 cc (103 cubic inches) of displacement producing 72.8 horsepower @ 5500 rpm and 84.4 ft lbs of torque @ 4250 rpm. This engine has push rod-operated overhead valves with hydraulic self-adjusting lifters and two valves per cylinder, a bore of 3.87 inches and stroke of 4.37 […] More »