As we enter the last couple weeks of October, I hope you have been enjoying the fall colors. Here in Wisconsin we had a couple weeks of 70 and 80 degree weather. It made for great days of long rides on winding country roads. Bikes were everywhere.
But if you don't have the right seat, those long rides can make your backside a little sore. That's why two of our most popular motorcycle parts at SublimePowerSports.com has been the Mustang motorcycle seats 79630 and 75449. The seats are narrower at the nose so the driver’s feet can easily reach the ground. The baseplates have been contoured in front to eliminate the hard spots the rider feels on long trips with the stock seat.
So enjoy the last of the fall colors with a great mustang motorcycle seat at a price you can't beat AND with free shipping.
Dan Hellman
SublimePowerSports.com
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Three for Thursday: These Parts Are an Ace to Replace
This week we’re going to make things easy for you by presenting for your perusal three outstanding motorcycle parts that were created to take the place of that dull, uninspired stock stuff on your ride. So you get a new fresh look — some form and function — and a bonus because the installation is easy. It’s the best of both worlds.
Crusher Power Cell Staggered Duals
Kuryakyn part number: 508
Where does it go? This exhaust replaces your boring, power-robbing stock exhaust.
What makes this part so great? Great looks and even better performance. Features include a cross-flow cell that makes this pipe perform like a two-into-one with the look of Staggered Duals, and a deep sound that is unmatched. Performance tuned and engineered by Mike Roland to be the ultimate street exhaust for late model Softails.
What is it made of? High-quality, mandrel-bent steel that is chrome-plated to perfection with chrome heat shields and a black and chrome power cell heat shield.
Is it hard to install? Simply remove the stock exhaust and replace the stock exhaust bracket with the provided bracket and install the new duals. It’s a simple eight-bolt installation. See installation instructions for details.
What bikes will this part fit? It will fit all 1986 to 2011 Softail models.
What else do you make to coordinate with this part? A Kuryakyn Air Cleaner (Hi-Five Mach 2 P/N 9455) and the TTS MasterTune (P/N 9220 for fuel-injected models) to build your own “Perfect Storm.” And for even more power, Kuryakyn also has High Performance Pistons and Cam Shafts as part of the Wild Things Performance line designed by Mike Roland.
Passenger Cruise Pegs for Goldwing
Kuryakyn part number: 7016
Where does it go? These pegs mount between the existing passenger floorboard and the frame, with the peg sitting just forward and to the outside of the rear passenger floorboard.
What makes this part so great? Form and function. It provides exceptional passenger comfort while maintaining a clean look. Your passenger can kick back and relax while you rack up those highway miles.
What is it made of? Chrome cast steel and aluminum.
Is it hard to install? Simply remove your stock passenger floorboard and place the passenger pegs between the board and frame and install the longer bolts provided. See installation instructions for details.
What bikes will this part fit? All 2001-’10 & 2012 GL1800 Models & GL1500 Aspencade Only (Not SE)
What else do you make to coordinate with this part? Passenger Armrest (p/n 8991) and Passenger drink holder (P/N 1481) are must-have items to keep your passenger happy on those long rides.
Serpent Shift Linkage
Kuryakyn part number: 1079
Where does it go? Replaces your stock shift linkage for something with a little more character.
What makes this part so great? Featuring a rustic and antique pewter finish, this shift linkage offers a unique look that’s far different from any other on the market. It can also be customized to fit any style by adding one of seven emblems (Wild Boar, Dollar Sign Blink, Eagle, Rose, Patriot, Ace of Spades, Skull)
What is it made of? Durable Zinc Alloy
Is it hard to install? Installation is a breeze. All you need is a ½-inch and 7/16-inch wrench. See installation instructions for details.
What bikes will this part fit? 1980-2011 Electra Glides, Road Glides, Street Glides, Tour Glides, Road Kings, Trikes, & 1986-2011 Softail Models (except ’97 through ’99 FLSTS).
What else do you make to coordinate with this part? Our Extended Girder shift lever (P/N 1026) and Deco Front Shift Arm accent (P/N 1044-1048) complete the look.
http://www.sublimepowersports.com/brands/Kuryakyn.html
Crusher Power Cell Staggered Duals
Kuryakyn part number: 508
Where does it go? This exhaust replaces your boring, power-robbing stock exhaust.
What makes this part so great? Great looks and even better performance. Features include a cross-flow cell that makes this pipe perform like a two-into-one with the look of Staggered Duals, and a deep sound that is unmatched. Performance tuned and engineered by Mike Roland to be the ultimate street exhaust for late model Softails.
What is it made of? High-quality, mandrel-bent steel that is chrome-plated to perfection with chrome heat shields and a black and chrome power cell heat shield.
Is it hard to install? Simply remove the stock exhaust and replace the stock exhaust bracket with the provided bracket and install the new duals. It’s a simple eight-bolt installation. See installation instructions for details.
What bikes will this part fit? It will fit all 1986 to 2011 Softail models.
What else do you make to coordinate with this part? A Kuryakyn Air Cleaner (Hi-Five Mach 2 P/N 9455) and the TTS MasterTune (P/N 9220 for fuel-injected models) to build your own “Perfect Storm.” And for even more power, Kuryakyn also has High Performance Pistons and Cam Shafts as part of the Wild Things Performance line designed by Mike Roland.
Passenger Cruise Pegs for Goldwing
Kuryakyn part number: 7016
Where does it go? These pegs mount between the existing passenger floorboard and the frame, with the peg sitting just forward and to the outside of the rear passenger floorboard.
What makes this part so great? Form and function. It provides exceptional passenger comfort while maintaining a clean look. Your passenger can kick back and relax while you rack up those highway miles.
What is it made of? Chrome cast steel and aluminum.
Is it hard to install? Simply remove your stock passenger floorboard and place the passenger pegs between the board and frame and install the longer bolts provided. See installation instructions for details.
What bikes will this part fit? All 2001-’10 & 2012 GL1800 Models & GL1500 Aspencade Only (Not SE)
What else do you make to coordinate with this part? Passenger Armrest (p/n 8991) and Passenger drink holder (P/N 1481) are must-have items to keep your passenger happy on those long rides.
Serpent Shift Linkage
Kuryakyn part number: 1079
Where does it go? Replaces your stock shift linkage for something with a little more character.
What makes this part so great? Featuring a rustic and antique pewter finish, this shift linkage offers a unique look that’s far different from any other on the market. It can also be customized to fit any style by adding one of seven emblems (Wild Boar, Dollar Sign Blink, Eagle, Rose, Patriot, Ace of Spades, Skull)
What is it made of? Durable Zinc Alloy
Is it hard to install? Installation is a breeze. All you need is a ½-inch and 7/16-inch wrench. See installation instructions for details.
What bikes will this part fit? 1980-2011 Electra Glides, Road Glides, Street Glides, Tour Glides, Road Kings, Trikes, & 1986-2011 Softail Models (except ’97 through ’99 FLSTS).
What else do you make to coordinate with this part? Our Extended Girder shift lever (P/N 1026) and Deco Front Shift Arm accent (P/N 1044-1048) complete the look.
http://www.sublimepowersports.com/brands/Kuryakyn.html
Thursday, July 28, 2011
How would you like to build a motorcycle on your vacation?
Looking for a unique holiday vacation? Make sparks fly! Many people want to build a chopper themselves, but either don’t have the time, don’t want it to take up space in their garage for months or years, or don’t have the shop equipment needed to do it. Art In Motion, LLC Motorcycles in Kissimmee, Florida has a solution and a unique holiday vacation idea too. They have a “build your own bike” program where their fab team helps turn your dream into reality. Meanwhile you help by turning a wrench in the custom build room in their shop. They take your idea (whether trike, chopper, bagger or bobber) and help you create a bill of materials, do the time consuming fitment, design a custom frame, get all the parts, hand-tool leather and get the final bike painted. Along the way – if you are lucky you will also get to go to one of their old school swap meet parties that happens once a month. The latest bike build is a custom Pro-Street chopper being built for a customer in England themed around the grip reaper and the hounds of hell. It’s destined for Daytona beach this spring. Kissimmee is just south of Orlando, Florida and has many different places to stay and other things to do like airboat rides, eco safaris and theme parks.
For a motorcycle nut like me, that would be an awesome vacation no matter what type of bike there was being built. Below are some videos from their shop. They seem like really nice people as well. If you need more info on Art In Motion, here’s their contact info. For more information contact Tom Kapp at (407) 847-0119 or tkapp@artinmotionllc.com
For a motorcycle nut like me, that would be an awesome vacation no matter what type of bike there was being built. Below are some videos from their shop. They seem like really nice people as well. If you need more info on Art In Motion, here’s their contact info. For more information contact Tom Kapp at (407) 847-0119 or tkapp@artinmotionllc.com
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
T-Bags Now In Stock at Sublime Power Sports
With long trips in mind, we designed a line of motorcycle touring luggage that riders can depend on. Our passion for innovation prompted the creation of our patented slip-over the backrest travel luggage. T-Bags combine convenience, quality and versatility.
Our business continues to grow with the motorcycle industry. Our philosophy is to give superior value for those hard-earned dollars by backing each T-Bag with excellent Customer Service and a Superior Warranty. Our commitment to you will always remain solid. We guarantee that the materials used in every T-Bag are the finest available and we remain commited to our founding principles of quality, value and service.
T-Bags is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of high quality motorcycle luggage. Our genuine patented T-Bags fit all brands of motorcycles including Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati, BMW, Triumph, Victory and Big Dog. With emphasis on innovative design and user-friendly function, our models include: Helmet Bag, Universal, Stow-A-Way, Pet Carrier, Roller-T, Ice-T, Glove, Dresser, Backseat, Baja, EZ-T, Tahoe, Dekker, Supreme, Super-T, Lonestar, Switchback, Expandable, Convertible, Original, Roll, Saddleroll, Route 66, Belt Pack and Roll Bag, as well as t-shirts, backpacks, briefcases and roller bags. Come see us at the motorcycle shows in Daytona, Laughlin, Myrtle Beach, Americade, Laconia, Sturgis, Biketoberfest, Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows in San Francisco, Dallas, Long Beach, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta, Washington, DC, New York, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Detroit.
http://www.sublimepowersports.com/brands/T%252dBags.html
Our business continues to grow with the motorcycle industry. Our philosophy is to give superior value for those hard-earned dollars by backing each T-Bag with excellent Customer Service and a Superior Warranty. Our commitment to you will always remain solid. We guarantee that the materials used in every T-Bag are the finest available and we remain commited to our founding principles of quality, value and service.
T-Bags is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of high quality motorcycle luggage. Our genuine patented T-Bags fit all brands of motorcycles including Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati, BMW, Triumph, Victory and Big Dog. With emphasis on innovative design and user-friendly function, our models include: Helmet Bag, Universal, Stow-A-Way, Pet Carrier, Roller-T, Ice-T, Glove, Dresser, Backseat, Baja, EZ-T, Tahoe, Dekker, Supreme, Super-T, Lonestar, Switchback, Expandable, Convertible, Original, Roll, Saddleroll, Route 66, Belt Pack and Roll Bag, as well as t-shirts, backpacks, briefcases and roller bags. Come see us at the motorcycle shows in Daytona, Laughlin, Myrtle Beach, Americade, Laconia, Sturgis, Biketoberfest, Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows in San Francisco, Dallas, Long Beach, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta, Washington, DC, New York, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Detroit.
http://www.sublimepowersports.com/brands/T%252dBags.html
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Man Behind LePera Motorcycle Seats
It's so difficult to write these words, Bob LePera passed away in November of 2008, when he lost his short battle with lung cancer.
We have been asking ourselves how to summarize the life of this man who was so talented, such a hard worker, liked and respected by so many... but we'll give it a shot and try our best.
Bob was one of those people you meet that you were just drawn to, so down to earth, so eager to tell a story, so willing to share a bit of himself. Bob did not have a pretentious bone in his body. Whether you just met him or you were a long time friend, he had a way of treating everyone as an equal. To put it in a way Bob would like - he was just one "cool dude."
Hearing a customer on the other line saying how much they loved their seat always brought a smile to Bob's face. No matter how many times there was a bike with our seat in a magazine he would show us with pride. There are still stacks of magazines in his office that have a bike featured with our seat on it. Bob was very modest and never took applause lightly. He was humbled by the industry and never took anything for granted. He lived through the ups and downs and urged us to appreciate the good times and save for the unexpected.
Bob did things his way, with no excuses. There was never a time he doubted how he was doing things. If he had to work 18 hours a day he did, he simply always did what needed to be done. He was a self-taught craftsman in many different areas. He had an uncanny way of fixing things, he would see it, touch it, figure a way, and miraculously it was working. And it wouldn't be "just" working; it would of course be working for the next 20 years... He would always say "we don't need a new one, it works fine, we just need to fix this and that, now it runs just like new." There are too many of Bob's idiosyncrasies to mention.
We put up an area on our website that you should check out, you are able to write your thoughts and memories about Bob. There are several things that were repeated that we thought were a pertinent part of Bob's personality: he was a true friend, people like Bob don't come around very often, he was a true gentleman, he was always laughing, he befriended people the moment he met them, and so much more. Since Bob's passing we have also talked to so many people that have had such wonderful things to say about him. Many talked about the old days, how Bob helped them any way he could, helped them when no one else would, and was always there to talk to no matter how much time had passed. Hearing all of these stories and reading people's memories only make us wish Bob was here to read them, he would have been a little embarrassed, but honored at the same time.
He was a great man. He will be missed by all who knew him. Whether you were a friend, and employee, a family member, a business associate or someone that just appreciated his work, the loss of this great craftsman, will be felt for years to come.
We are all so happy that Bob was able to see his dreams come true and to be appreciated by so many. Together, we Bob Jr., Christine, and our "family" that has worked with us for so many years will continue to keep Bob's passion, work ethic, and dreams alive, preserving every bit of history that he started with his bare hands back 1972. Bob's legacy will live on through everything we do and every seat we create.
So here's to the Craftsman, the Boss, the Friend, the Dad, the Brother and the Grandpa. Here's to Bob...
We have been asking ourselves how to summarize the life of this man who was so talented, such a hard worker, liked and respected by so many... but we'll give it a shot and try our best.
Bob was one of those people you meet that you were just drawn to, so down to earth, so eager to tell a story, so willing to share a bit of himself. Bob did not have a pretentious bone in his body. Whether you just met him or you were a long time friend, he had a way of treating everyone as an equal. To put it in a way Bob would like - he was just one "cool dude."
Hearing a customer on the other line saying how much they loved their seat always brought a smile to Bob's face. No matter how many times there was a bike with our seat in a magazine he would show us with pride. There are still stacks of magazines in his office that have a bike featured with our seat on it. Bob was very modest and never took applause lightly. He was humbled by the industry and never took anything for granted. He lived through the ups and downs and urged us to appreciate the good times and save for the unexpected.
Bob did things his way, with no excuses. There was never a time he doubted how he was doing things. If he had to work 18 hours a day he did, he simply always did what needed to be done. He was a self-taught craftsman in many different areas. He had an uncanny way of fixing things, he would see it, touch it, figure a way, and miraculously it was working. And it wouldn't be "just" working; it would of course be working for the next 20 years... He would always say "we don't need a new one, it works fine, we just need to fix this and that, now it runs just like new." There are too many of Bob's idiosyncrasies to mention.
We put up an area on our website that you should check out, you are able to write your thoughts and memories about Bob. There are several things that were repeated that we thought were a pertinent part of Bob's personality: he was a true friend, people like Bob don't come around very often, he was a true gentleman, he was always laughing, he befriended people the moment he met them, and so much more. Since Bob's passing we have also talked to so many people that have had such wonderful things to say about him. Many talked about the old days, how Bob helped them any way he could, helped them when no one else would, and was always there to talk to no matter how much time had passed. Hearing all of these stories and reading people's memories only make us wish Bob was here to read them, he would have been a little embarrassed, but honored at the same time.
He was a great man. He will be missed by all who knew him. Whether you were a friend, and employee, a family member, a business associate or someone that just appreciated his work, the loss of this great craftsman, will be felt for years to come.
We are all so happy that Bob was able to see his dreams come true and to be appreciated by so many. Together, we Bob Jr., Christine, and our "family" that has worked with us for so many years will continue to keep Bob's passion, work ethic, and dreams alive, preserving every bit of history that he started with his bare hands back 1972. Bob's legacy will live on through everything we do and every seat we create.
So here's to the Craftsman, the Boss, the Friend, the Dad, the Brother and the Grandpa. Here's to Bob...
Monday, May 16, 2011
Arai Helmets Now at Sublime Power Sports
If you’re looking for a new helmet, you might be asking yourself: These days can there really be that much difference between one brand and another? And if so, haven’t any differences that do exist become pretty slim?
The answers are Yes. And No.
The simple truth is, while there are indeed a lot of helmets out there, there is still only one Arai.
Our name and reputation have been forged over time, the hard way. Which means we haven’t devoted three generations of the Arai family to the singular goal of no-holds-barred excellence just to turn out helmets like everybody else’s.
Arai alone has the experience, the quality, and the trust that truly set us apart. (If the others are the same as us, why would they copy so many Arai innovations?) In fact, we don’t know of any other helmet company that can match any of the Arai facts we’re going to tell you here. Not just one other helmet company – any of them. (Doesn’t sound like much like much of an argument for “sameness,” does it?)
But you can decide that for yourself here and now.
http://www.sublimepowersports.com/brands/Arai.html
The answers are Yes. And No.
The simple truth is, while there are indeed a lot of helmets out there, there is still only one Arai.
Our name and reputation have been forged over time, the hard way. Which means we haven’t devoted three generations of the Arai family to the singular goal of no-holds-barred excellence just to turn out helmets like everybody else’s.
Arai alone has the experience, the quality, and the trust that truly set us apart. (If the others are the same as us, why would they copy so many Arai innovations?) In fact, we don’t know of any other helmet company that can match any of the Arai facts we’re going to tell you here. Not just one other helmet company – any of them. (Doesn’t sound like much like much of an argument for “sameness,” does it?)
But you can decide that for yourself here and now.
http://www.sublimepowersports.com/brands/Arai.html
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