Many have asked over the years, even got some cash offers in the $28K range.
We’ve been asked dozens of times over the past 5+ years, “is that red bike for sale?” Three years ago had a customer in Michigan who offered $28K plus shipping and had trouble taking no for an answer… Continued »
Once again RoadBike Magazine Features Metric Thunder in a 4-page spread commemorating the legacy of the first Thunderbike built by Bob Osias and Stuart Hamilton. It’s a tribute to Stuart (AKA “Limey”) who passed away shortly after the build. The bike still graces the store as a testament to bolt-on ingenuity. As the new owner I can also say it’s a blast to ride! Thanks RoadBike! JimJC
With optimal performance and user friendliness in mind GMan has developed the Bully Fuel Injection Controller M109R.
Metric Thunder Motorcycle Accessories is now carrying the Bully-M109R/M109RT, available in three pre-programmed Stages for your ease of Plug-n-Play operation. The GMan Bully M109R allows you to adjust up to 6 different modes at anytime, for those fine tuning tweaks or setup changes-without technical help or tools. Simply a touch of a button will make any change without interrupting your riding time! Metric Thunder carries
GMan designed The Bully M109R/M109RT for maximum HP/Torque. Actual dyno numbers will vary, which is why we focus on increase percentages.
The Bully allows for proper adjusting of the Fuel/Air ratios to allow the best possible increases for any setup…without maps, downloads or added expense.
Get Your M109R Now
Metric Thunder carries the GMas Bully Fuel Injection Controller M109R/M109RT for $279.95 plus free shipping.
As we move into our 7th year in business we are expanding our product offering, retail showroom and expertise to continue to provide the best customer service in the motorcycle industry. Here is a list of the improvements we are implementing this summer:
Jeff started riding dirt bikes in Glamis, CA at the age of 12. “I had a Honda 90 and with my Dad’s help retro-fitted a 125 Yamaha engine. It wasn’t until I was 21 that I purchased my first street bike, a Kawaski 1000 LTD.” Jeff put about 20,000 miles on that puppy. “Before selling it I was getting too crazy on it, trying to pull wheelies, going over 100 mph etc. I guess middle age has mellowed me a bit…My current ride is 2006 H-D Street glide.”
“I would say my favorite ride, would be to the Rock Store, we had 15 bikes along the coast, the weather was awesome and so was the company.”
Jeff is an experienced rider and business entrepreneur. He has owned a construction company for over 20 years, and has a very common sense approach to running a business and exceeding customer expectations, “I have never burned a bridge with any customers, and always try to make sure that they are my top priority, because with out them you might as well shut your doors.”
Jim “JC” Cantarini has logged well over 100,000 miles on various motorcycles in his lifetime. He started riding at 15, back then you only needed a learner’s permit. “I would have to say that every ride is my favorite ride, except the time I rode from Bend Oregon to Riverside Calif in one day in a driving rain, snow, slush. THAT was miserable!” Jim also rides a Polaris 500 Predator ATV and wants to expand into the custom ATV parts arena and has made some preliminary steps towards that future.
Jim spent the last 22 years working in Customer Service for Fleetwood RV’s. “I have learned that the customer is the boss, the customer pays our salary, and in order to succeed you have to Bring the Customer back to Sales through quality products, service and commitment to excellence. Metric Thunder has done those very things over the last six years. That’s why I am proud to step into an organization that has such a sterling reputation and will do my best to carry on with that tradition.”
We’ve got the team, the products the service and new location to meet your motorcycle parts and accessories needs! So grab a pen or pencil and write down the important information below and check back often to look for the details of our grand opening in Corona!!!
New Metric Thunder Location
Ducati unveiled two new bikes destined for dealer show floors in 2009 the Monster 1100 and 1100 S.
Both bikes are powered by the two-valve 1100cc Desmodromic twin-cylinder engine that delivers 95hp at 7500rpm and 79.5lb-ft of torque at 6000rpm. The Monster 1100 weighs 372 lbs. whereas the Monster 1100 S outfitted with a fully adjustable 43mm titanium nitride coated Ohlins fork; progressive Öhlins rear shock absorber with adjustable pre-load and return damping; and carbon fiber cam belt covers, silencer guards and front fender loses 2.2 lbs. compared to the base model. Both versions come with removable single seat covers and micro-bikini fairings.
The first public appearance for the Monster 1100/1100S will be at INTERMOT, the motorcycle trade fair opening in Cologne, Germany, on Oct. 8.
The Team @ Metric Thunder will answer some of the questions most commonly asked about Road Burner exhaust pipes. If you have a question not on this list feel free to contact us at sales @ metricthunder.com or by calling our sales line at (866) 744-7900. Our office is open Monday through Friday 9am-6pm PST and 10:00am - 4:00pm on Saturday.
Goldammer Crowned World Champion again!
For an unprecedented third time, Canadian Roger Goldammer got the top honors being named the World Champion and overall winner of the Freestyle Class.
After three and a half days of competition the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building has drawn to a close. What began over a year ago with a series of 12 Affiliate shows, covering four continents and an estimated over 2,000 competitors, has culminated at the pinnacle of motorcycling’s Holy Grail, Sturgis, South Dakota.
Sturgis Bike Week 2008
Bikernet Party in Sturgis
Even with overall Bike Week attendance down, the Bikernet Brouhaha was busy from the time the doors opened ‘til all the bike contest winners were announced late in the day. Continued »
The Moto Guzzi California Vintage touring motorcycle is a motorbike that stretches back 37 years to the original V7 California, introduced in 1971.
The California Vintage is, by design, reminiscent of the Moto Guzzi California Police motorcycles used by California Motor Officers.
If you like the Moto Guzzi look then you will find the California Vintage a blend of retro and modern. It uses Moto Guzzi’s 1100cc 90° V-Twin, which is the company’s signature design.
After Weathering a Tough Transition, the Classic Exhaust Manufacturer Returns
I hopped in the truck and took the 45 mile ride down to Lake Elsinore, CA to meet the new management team, tour the manufacturing facility and pick of a couple sets of pipes for our customers earlier this week. What I saw and heard first hand was very encouraging. Continued »
Save money, save time and get a better end result in creating that custom look for your cruiser by having a plan in mind before you begin.
Although lots of chrome usually always looks great on a cruiser, it’s important to remember that your ride should be an expression of the rider and not just a magnet for chrome.
Speed TV likes high performance 2 and 4 wheel machines. They also like online magazines that are into performance cruisers. That’s why they profiled Thunder Bob and his newest endeavor, BikernetMetric.com.
BikernetMetric.com is live with weekly news columns, bike features, event coverage, tech articles, new bikes & product introductions and reviews. Click on Speed TV to view the article.
Sent In: George Emmons Najar
RE: Painful Pictures
Date: April 2008
Our intrepid photographer, George Emmons Najar, sent in a series of photographs taken “right before the pain starts.” Now kids, our lawyer said we had to say not to try this at home because the individuals pictured here are professionals or idiots.
Make sure you are seen on the open road!
This new kit allows you to change your stock turn signals into Run-Turn-Brake lights with easy Plug and Play installation. The optional flash mode flashes the taillights when the brakes are hit, catching the attention of anyone behind you. Continued »
Finally an aftermarket windshield for Yamaha’s flagship cruiser, the Roadliner.
Now you can get this great windshield in clear, solar or several different gradient colors to match your bike. Just click on Memphis Shades for the Roadliner, find your size,then click on the drop down menu to pick a color. Mounting kits are sold separately under “Related Items.” Continued »
Final Voting Round for Miss Sturgis - The final voting round ends and the final three will move to the finalists on March 29. Miss Sturgis will be chosen by April 19th.
CLICK HERE to make your vote.
Remember you can only vote 1 time for each girl during each elimination so take time to look at all the ladies pages and pick your favorites to move up into the finalists.
A man was working on his motorcycle on his patio and his wife was in the house in the kitchen. The man was racing the engine on the motorcycle and somehow, the motorcycle slipped into gear. Continued »
Suzuki’s award winning Boulevard M109R is an incredible combination of cruiser styling and renowned Suzuki sportbike power and handling. Suzuki injected the Boulevard M109R with a potent shot of race-proven technology developed for the championship-winning GSX-R sport bikes.
By El Jeffe
Since 1963 Suzuki has been importing innovative motorcycles into the United States, providing riders new levels of value and reliability. The 2008 cruiser edition is a blend of traditional and innovative technology and styling.
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is offering a series of high-quality collector edition Legends posters, with the net proceeds benefiting injured riders through the Clayton Memorial Foundation. Continued »
HELL RIDE is a raucous throwback to the days of the Sergio Leone spaghetti western, with a heaping helping of testosterone-fueled chopper action thrown into the mix. Continued »
Red Tag Sale items are below our every day low prices, so hurry while supplies last! Click here for incredible savings on great stuff for your ride! Continued »
Here’s a low cost way to add some custom to your ride.
Kuryakyn’s Lay Down License Plate, is made to replace your stock license plate on a Honda VTX1800R, VTX1300R and most Harley-Davidsons with a 3 bolt mounting pattern.
More Comfort Makes You Happy
Eliminate neck, shoulder and back pain, and make your bike feel like it has power steering because of greater leverage. They look good and are made with show-quality chrome.
BTW – Check out our new red tag sale area now!
Company: Kuryakyn
Product: Pro-R Hypercharger
Thunder Bob talks about the need for more speed with the Hypercharger from Kuryakyn. Designed specifically to maximize airflow into the carburetor or throttle body, the Hypercharger’s two large raised scoops channel air through a high-flow foam filter element.
This is an incredibly cost effective way to increase air flow in any standard Hypercharger. Easy four bolt replacement of any standard trap door. Continued »
As functional as it is good looking - This Willie & Max Gray Thunder Studded Max-Pax Tour Pack is on Red Tag and that means you can take $50 off at Metric Thunder now. The Super Max-Pax tour pack is designed for everyday use, not just the once a year rally or road trip. Continued »
Slayer flame end caps from Smartpartz. Replaces the end caps on all Hard Krome and Road Burner 3″ diameter exhaust systems Continued »
The man from the Grand Canyon State, Roger Bourget, has come out with a new creative vehicle called the F-80 Shredder. It was unveiled at the latest SEMA show in Las Vegas. Continued »
Ok Boys and Girls, snuggle up to the screen and enjoy some quality time with Santa at his village in the North Pole. You can even send a message to Santa.
When the holidays roll around, you’re most likely confronted with choosing an appropriate gift for your customers and your staff. Selecting the right token of appreciation can be challenging!
Follow these guidelines and you will be putting down the tarmac like Chris Carr in a tail wind.
The Big DOs
Check out this GREAT true story from our Texas freelance field reporter, BDRAG…
Went for Tuesday night coffee with a few of the Boyz I ride with and my old man. Took the LC since its been 3 or 4 weeks since we last bonded. Weather was just wonderful. Low 70’s and clear, almost no wind, so I left the full face helmet at home. I was just going for a cup and not planning on any hauling ass. Around 8:00pm, after a few hours of lies and tails from WWII to todays BS while in traffic we break camp and head for home. Continued »
Women need support, comfort and protection on and off a motorcycle. Torian Chopper Leathers has just what you need for Santa’s little helper… a Torian Race Hoodie. It comes in midnight black and is constructed of the softest naked-leather available today. This will be her favorite jacket because it fits well, has plenty of pockets and wears like iron. Checkout the Race Hoodie now and your sweetie will be rewarding Santa all year long.
About Perewitz - In the world of custom motorcycle fabricators, there are people who are well-liked and people who are respected. Only a few are both, and among them, even fewer are acknowledged as deans of their industry. Dave Perewitz is a member — many would say a leader — of that very elite group.
I flew into LAX from Durham, NC to meet with Thunder Bob and Bandit to discuss our next steps at Bikernet Studio.
Thunder Bob is the voice of Bikernet TV and Bikernet Radio. Continued »
The Wheels Through Time Museum offers The Time Machine, which is a motorcycle enthusiast’s dream. The Time Machine produces hundreds of videos available anytime, when you want it. No boundaries, no cookie cutter programming — it’s the real thing… Real school bikes, built in house. Continued »
On October 9, 2007 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the “Duvall Bill” to make it easier for Golden State riders to buy custom motorcycles. “I’m very pleased that the Governor signed AB 829 and took a stand to help both the environment and bikers across the state,” says Assemblyman Mike Duvall. “Customizing a bike is a long-standing tradition of biker culture. Motorcycles were green before ‘going green’ was fashionable. Most of them get around 50 miles to the gallon and can get even more with the help of custom parts.” Continued »
“King” Kenny Roberts gave Roland Sands a motor from their MotoGP KRV5 engines; the only MotoGP engine ever to leave their coveted paddock. Sands creates a complete custom with the highly-engineered race engine. Then Roland Sands Design put the build on DVD for all to see.
We catch up with Roland on his build.
After donning his very special helmet, Basil is ready to do his part in the neverending struggle for truth, justice and bacon. .. and cheese. Continued »
RoadBike Magazine did a photo shoot of T-Bike II during Sturgis Bike Week back in 2005. An article appeared in the magazine in April of 2006 and has now been added to their updated Web site. Continued »
Plan a trip and hit the road with Travelocity’s RoadTrip Wizard. It combines mapping and turn-by-turn directions with hotel, restaurant and itinerary suggestions based on who’s making the trip. Specifically enhanced for the two-wheeled crowd. Continued »
Now this is a conept. Take a Suzuki precision engine, add a dash of Confederate Wraith and mix with various suspension bits and a whole lot of pearl-gold paint and you got the new Suzuki Biplane Concept bike. Continued »
By Basem Wasef,
His most famous stunt work was on his first job: doubling for Steve McQueen in the climactic motorcycle jump over a high, barbed-wire fence in the 1963 World War II prisoner-of-war movie “The Great Escape.” Continued »
Aerosmith Frontman Outfront with V-Twin Motorcycles
RED Wing Motorcycles is the name of the new custom motorcycle manufacturing business founded by Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler in collaboration with engineer Mark Dirico and AC Custom Motorcycles. Continued »
Bonneville Racing, Baby!
The Fun, the Sun and the Methanol. The 2007 BUB Speed Trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats had it all! Click here or click any of the pictures below to see our gallery of images from the sticky white salt. Continued »
TOKYO, Japan, September, 2007– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the line-up of motorcycles that will be premiered at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007. Honda’s motorcycle exhibition will feature World Premiere concept models (prototype), pre-launch models, and a comprehensive line-up of other motorcycles and advanced environmental and safety technologies. Continued »
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