Posts by SS Custom Cycle
Should I Upgrade FRONT or REAR Suspension First?
That is the question and there is no right or wrong answer, just a matter of figuring out what needs are more important Upgrading your bike and stumped on suspension? Well decisions can be hard, so we’ll make it easy for you. When thinking about which suspension you should start with there are a couple…
Read MoreINDIAN SCOUT CUSTOM DYNA SLAYER
“DYNA SLAYER” Built in 2018 Dyna Slayer, was our first Indian Scout project/build… This bike was created over 12 long months of R&D, slowly coming together while fabricating new production parts. Now all of our original SS Custom Cycle Indian Scout parts and accessories are available to you, for your custom Scout Project! Thanks for checking…
Read MoreDo bigger tires mean more grip for your motorcycle?
The answer may surprise you…
Read MoreVictory Brand Closing It’s Doors…
Sad News… Polaris Announces They Will Wind Down Victory Motorcycles Rider Magazine Staff / January 9, 2017 A few bikes from Victory Motorcycles’ 2017 lineup, which includes cruisers, baggers, tourers and an electric bike. In a surprise announcement this morning, Polaris Industries is going to discontinue the Victory Motorcycles brand effective immediately. According to the…
Read MorePerformance Braking, Better stopping power is a mod away! Nov 2016
If you’re looking for improved braking give some thought to aftermarket braided lines and better quality brake pads, this will greatly improve your overall braking and hard stopping ability… Braided lines have less flex then standard OE lines and they offer more responsive braking power with no spongy feel when the brakes are applied. Replacement…
Read MorePerformance Intakes for Yamaha Nov 2016
The intakes that SS Custom cycle offers will all yield the same performance results, allowing you to select on appearance instead of performance. The only difference is the type of filter used, gauze, paper or foam. Gauze is cleanable and reusable, paper is disposable and must be replaced when dirty and lastly foam, it is…
Read MoreFuel Management for Yamaha
Do I need a fuel controller? We get asked this all the time… So, can Yamaha’s ECU correct for performance modifications on the Fuel Injected bikes? Not in our opinion, and not Yamaha’s either… According to Yamaha, and what we have found in our results dealing “specifically” with Yamaha cruisers, if you add performance products you…
Read MoreYAMAHA STRYKER BAGGER
“TIME OUT” Built in 2015 this was our first Yamaha Stryker Bagger build… This one of a kind Stryker was created over 8 long months, hand fabricating all of the body parts used on this build. Now all of our original SS Custom Cycle Stryker Bagger components are available to you and your custom Stryker…
Read MoreYAMAHA STAR BOLT BUILD
“SLIM SHADY” Built in 2013 this was our first Yamaha Bolt build… This cool Bobber was created using all original SS Custom Cycle hand fabricated components and best of all, those components are available to you for your Yamaha Bolt Bobber Project… Thanks for checking our our Star Bolt Build “Slim Shady” See the…
Read MoreJail Break
The Hawk’s Nest Run
THE HAWK’S NEST RUN This Ride started in Dutchess County and headed west into Orange County. Then Proceed north connecting with Rt 44/55 and traveling thru Minnewaska State Park. We will follow this route toward Betel NY and just west of Bethel we will be stopping by the Ruff Cut Tavern for lunch.…
Read MoreThe Motorcyclepedia Museum
THE MOTORCYCLEPEDIA MUSEUM Today Robin and myself spent our day with our good friends Ray and Dee at the MotorcyclePedia Museum in Newburgh NY… Words cannot describe this place, 85,000 sqft of the coolest motorcycles you’ll ever lay eyes on!! This place is a MUST GO TO that should be added to your…
Read MoreMel’s Road Star
“MEL’S ROAD STAR” FEATURES RC Wheels, Pulley & Rotors Metzeler Tires TB-180 4* degree, Wide Glide Tree’s Legend Forward Controls Danny Gray seat Baron’s Tach SSCC Oil Pressure gauge SSCC 1.25″ Drag bars Sickle Mirrors SSCC 5.75″ headlight Baron’s side mount Low Profile kickstand BODY PARTS SS-02 Chin Scoop Baron’s…
Read MoreNV Star
“NV STAR” FOR SALE: 2000 Yamaha V-Star 1100 $10,000.00 This build was done from the ground up, with every bushing seal and gasket being replaced… The bike is in like new condition with less the 500 miles on the new motor build… It feature one or best motor builds we’ve ever offered and…
Read MoreDa Horse
“DA HORSE” Jamie W. (The Weave)’s Road Star Build Da Horse started life as a 2000 Yamaha Road Star, it was featured in the Yamaha Star 2008 calendar was a collaboration build with a long time friend Jamie Weaver. The designed and built took close to 2 years to complete with nearly every part…
Read MoreFat-Kat 13
“FAT-KAT 13” Check it out on Youtube! BODY & PAINT Satin Black & Hot Red with gloss black pin stripe Stock tank with SSCC steel tank stretch SS Ultimate 240 Bobber rear fender SS Dagger front fender One off seat pan One off Chin Spoiler Design by: SS Custom Cycle…
Read MoreThe Dragon
“THE DRAGON” FEATURES SS Custom spoke wheels 200mm rear, 21 Dragon Springer SS Air cleaner cover Chrome neck covers Custom front caliper & rotor SS Drag bars SS lighting products Rigid rear suspension SS Custom seat Custom forward controls Custom Pegs and grips Metzeler 880 tires CHROME & POWDER COAT Calipers…
Read MoreSee-No-Evil
“SEE-NO-EVIL” PERFORMANCE WORK Baron’s BAK Ported Manifold AIS removed Dyna Ignition V&H Pro-Pipe FEATURES RC Component wheels SS fork mod ME dust boots RC caliper & rotors RC Pulley Britt Tree’s Baron’s Drag bars Steel braided cables Dakota digital dash SS lighting products SS Ignition re-lo kit Hi-Lo air suspension SS…
Read MoreMillenium Roadstar
“MILLENIUM ROAD STAR” Here’s Kenyon’s Millennium Road Star build. This bike is as clean as a whistle and really looks sharp with it’s retro styling. The idea here was to customize the bike, while keeping it looking original as possible. We used our SS-18 extended Roadstar fender for a bit of added stretch…
Read MoreThunder Road
“THUNDER ROAD” This beauty is Tim’s, Dream bike “Thunder Road” The air kit has been updated since these photos were taken. So I’ve added a photo showning the new air kit. PERFORMANCE WORK 10.1 HC piston PR cams Valve springs Heads P&P Ported manifold 42 mm flat slide carb…
Read MoreHard-Core
“HARD-CORE” Well, it’s finally done after 6 plus months in the making and many long nights… All I have to say is… This bike makes ya feel bad to the bone every time ya fire it up. Hell, you have to be Hardcore just to dare to ride it. With its Jockey shift…
Read MoreToo Cool
“TOO COOL” PERFORMANCE WORK 10.1 HC Pistons Baron’s BAK Ported Manifold Barnet clutch Dyna 3000 Ignition AIS removed Roadhouse Dooley’s BODY & PAINT House of Kolor, Cocoa with Black pearl Kooper Pinstripe SS-Street Sweeper rear fender SS-Street Sweeper front fender SS-Hugger side covers (modified) Frame & swinarm painted Paint (Reefkeeper) CHROME, POLISH,…
Read MoreTribute
“TRIBUTE” Gerry R’s, tribute to 911 and to the firemen who risk and sometimes lose their lives in the course of their every day duty — Photographed at the 911 memorial Verbank NY. BODY & PAINT SS-Dagger rear fender SS-Dagger front fender SS-Chin Scoop SS-Hugger side covers Tank stretched with dash removed Frame & swinarm painted…
Read MoreOut For Blood
“Out For Blood” Build by SS Custom Cycle this 2000 Yamaha V Star 1100 Classic named “Out For Blood” was featured by Yamaha in the 2006 Star Motorcycle yearly Calendar. This build was done to let everyone know we’re in the game and not just a one time deal. Our second bike to…
Read MoreSpinal Tap
“SPINAL TAP” Jamie Weaver’s GROUND POUNDING Road Star PERFORMANCE WORK 10.6 Pistons Webber Carb Chain drive Dyna Ignition Dyna Coils NOS SR-2 Performance clutch FEATURES Rick’s wheels & rotors HM 5 degree over, 310mm Wide Glide Morton’s Down & Dirty pipes Climax Controls WarEagle Swingarm Custom made seat 250mm rear tire BODY…
Read MorePurple Haze
“PURPLE HAZE” This was our first build. Not only featured in Yamaha’s 2003 Calendar and also featured by Yamaha as a National Dealership poster. It took first place at the 2002 Star Bash wild custom and was the Star Touring Ch.157 bike of the year 2002. FEATURES RC Component…
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