Black Power by Harley-Davidson Nuernberg: Custom Chrome Europe‘s 2014 “Bolt On and Ride“ Street Bob! Customize it! Tame it! Ride it! Custom Chrome Europe GmbH Carl-von-Ossietzky-Straße 8 CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE D-55459 Grolsheim PRESS RELEASE - PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE Phone: +49 (0) 6721 - 4 007 - 0 Fax: +49 (0) 6721 - 4 007 - 100 e-mail: [email protected] www.custom-chrome-europe.com CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE PRESS RELEASE - PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE CCE TOP BIKE 2014 CCE TOP Low and go: New wheels and front fork for CCE‘s 2014 „Bolt On and Ride“ Street Bob. CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE PRESS RELEASE - PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE It is about eight years since the in- ride around. At the introduction, the matt-black colour also marked a change in Harley-Davidson attitude, no troduction of the „Street Bob“ with longer were the Milwaukee-made bikes shiny chrome which Harley-Davidson once again rides, this was a rider with „attitude“. moved the Dyna model line into the N N N „In almost a decade in existence, this bike has crea- spotlight: Always a motorcycle „pure ted a lot of attention on the Dyna model range and this and raw“, the modern Dynas have li- will most likely continue“, states CCE Managing Direc- ved up to their reputation for being tor Andreas Scholz, „we see no indication that Harley- Davidson would discontinue such a successful model extremely ridable performers. A mo- – and you can‘t escape the character of both engine torcycle for connoisseurs that enjoy and motorcycle when you ride it!“ Ever since starting the thrill of V-twin power at your com- BOTTOM: Taming the „Black Bull“ for the first time mand just by twisting the throttle. near the new CCE Warehouse in Grolsheim. Underlining and strenghtening this characterisation, Nuernberg-based authorised Harley-Davidson Dealer Fritz Jonak did nothing to hide the street-performing nature of his first When introduced for the 2006 model year, expectations „Bolt On and Ride“ bike. Why should were not too high: The FXDB represented a minimized he? His shop has homologated the version of the FX model line, which can trace its history back to Harley-Davidson‘s first „factory custom“, the FX 131 Cubic Inch Jim‘s motor for Ger- „Super Glide“ of 1971, initiated by the director of styling man road-use and they know perfor- Willie G. Davidson. For years, the FX series, defined mance. Although the 2014 „Bolt On by their rubber-mounted engines that offer great riding comfort, had kind of faded away. Interest by public, ri- and Ride“ Dyna was not equipped ders and customizers disappeared, as well-designed with the 131 Cubic-Incher, there is and great riding machines like the 2001-2003 FXDX-T some power boost as well as more Super Glide T-Sport, featuring fork mounted fairing and detachable saddlebags, flopped in sales. than the usual upgrade in style! This N N N is a bike that was built from the ri- The „Street Bob“ was the model that sure turned the tide: Although the model designator FXDB had been ding experience on the narrow and used on the 1991 „Sturgis“ Dyna Glide, it came back twisting roads of the „Franconian on the „Street Bob“. No doubt was the very competitive Switzerland“ between Nuernberg price a major boost in selling the bike in great numbers, but Harley-Davidson also did a good job to „minimize“ and Bayreuth – and all roads that the motorcycle to its essentials: Wheels, frame, engine come close! – and a wide handlebar to put a firm grip for trashing the CCE TOP BIKE 2014 CCE TOP CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE PRESS RELEASE - PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE The massive JOS Full Fork Cover with the 23-Inch RevTech wheel grace the front end. CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE PRESS RELEASE - PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE TOP: Frame remained stock, with Fred Kodlin „Street Bob“ swingarm added – and the Legend Air Suspensi- TOP: Shiny Namz chrome headlight framed by the on can lower the silhouette when the bike is in parking position. A polished 2-Inch BDL Belt Drive takes care JOS covers. BOTTOM: Braking power by RevTech of the power transmission from engine to gearbox and BDL clutch. rotors and RevTech 4-piston calipers. the „Bolt On and Ride“ program, CCE had at least one del range. Engine performance was improved by the polished belt drive and clutch. All working perfectly to „Street Bob“ in the garage, underlining the importance now routine addition of the ThunderMax module, the transfer the power to the rear wheel. of this model and the Dyna line in general. mapping system that improves torque and power cur- N N N N N N ves as well as optimizing the fuel consumption – in this Changes to the rolling chassis – the frame remained This year, the authority of modifying the Bolt On and case up to 77 hp and 134 Nm. Quite healthy for a quick untouched – include a new swingarm by Fred Kodlin Ride „Street Bob“ was given to Nuernberg-based aut- ride through Franconian Switzerland, the rocky hill- to mount a 240 rear tire. The 240 Dyna rear with Fred horised Dealer Fritz Jonak, who operates a well re- sides north of Nuernberg. BSL „Scale Drager“ exhaust Kodlin Dyna Swingarm Kit is established for years, of- spected authorised dealership that is taking care of system grants a grumbling sound for the ride and the fering the fat look that everybody wants: Solid wide end clients all over Franconia. His mission: Improve the only other engine additions are Performance Machine swingarm kit, designed for all HD Dyna models from bike where neccessary, keep the stock character and “Drive” covers, CCE‘s “Custom Skull” air cleaner and 2006 up, fitting „Street Bob“, „Fat Bob“ and others fea- present the latest CCE custom parts for the Dyna Mo- the exchange of the stock primary for BDL‘s narrow 2” turing 25 mm axle. Allows the mounting of 240 rear CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE PRESS RELEASE - PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE Low parking position, thanks to the Legend Air Ride system, two separate shocks connect to the Kodlin swingarm. CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE PRESS RELEASE - PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE DETAILS: Ness adjustable handlebars with PM con- trols and Motogadget „Blaze“ indicators. tires without offset-kit. Advanced chromed 3D design belt tensioners at the end of the swingarm. The paint- work is protected by metal inserts, thus offering perfect function and long lasting clean look. Passenger foot- peg mounts are included and the OEM belt guard can be retained. The „Black Bull“ tailend is equipped with a set of Legend Air air-ride shocks. The stock spoke wheels were swapped for a complete set of CNC-ma- chined RevTech „Supercharger“ wheels, 8.50 x 18’’ (for the Avon 240) at the rear and the bigger sized 3.50 x 23’’ (in contrary to the stock 21 incher) at the front. A 2” CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE PRESS RELEASE - PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE On the right side the BSL „Scale Drager“ exhaust system changes the look dramatically! CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE PRESS RELEASE - PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE lowering kit by Progressive Suspension compensates for the bigger wheel radius. The front end – stock by origin – was upgraded with JOS full fork covers for a fat look and a touch of chrome. The wheels – as usual – are accompanied by the fitting „Supercharger“ de- sign brake rotors and pulley, plus RevTech four piston calipers at the front. Notably, the 23-size front does fit without any modifications, only the fender has to be chosen from CCE‘s catalogue pages to comfort the bigger diameter. N N N Since Harley-Davidson has upgraded the Street-Bob from its sinister matt-black origin long since (there are even colour options available!), HD Nuernberg and Cu- stom Chrome Europe charmed the gloss-black 2014 factory paint with lots of chrome: 5 ¾” “Plug and Play” headlight by Namz, CCE “Custom Skull” air filter, Arlen Ness “adjustable handlebar” and 3D Cateye mirrors, Performance Machine controls and BSL‘s eyecatching „Scale Drager“ exhaust, dominating the right side of the engine. Bodywork comes from the main „Street Bob“ parts suppliers – Rick‘s solid 23 Inch metal front fender and Fred Kodlin‘s metal tailend. The fuel tank remained stock with the handmade Xtrem seat fitting perfectly the smooth lines. N N N For road-testing the „Bull“ we can highly recommend, probably except on weekends (when motorcyclists, day-trippers and expensive photographers line the New: Performance Machine „Drive“ engine covers. roads) the 118 km plus tour Ebermannstadt - Potten- CCE „Tornado“ footpegs. stein - Mistelbach (Bayreuth) - Behringersmühle -Plan- kenfels - Aufseß - Ebermannstadt/Forchheim, which can also be extended for the return to Nuernberg via Pegnitz - Neuhaus - Hersbruck. Pure motorcyle roads with twisting turns and roaring straights – just what the „Street Bob“ was built for. But honestly: Any great mo- torcycle road will do – tame the „Black Bull“ and then ride it! Text & Fotos: HRF, Motographer; Full parts catalogue (with alternative parts for other HD model lines!) availa- ble as downloadable PDF on the www.Custom-Chrome- Europe.com website! CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE PRESS RELEASE - PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE Black and chrome are the defining elements of the „Black Bull“ look. CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE PRESS RELEASE - PUBLICATION FREE OF CHARGE Hot and agressive look is underlined by the selection of Custom Chrome Europe‘s „Custom Skull“ Aircleaner and the BSL „Scale Drager“ exhaust system. The BDL 2-Inch Belt Drive is „open“ but with enough sidecover to avoid clothes or dirt to be sucked in. TOP LEFT: Legend Airride shock with CCE „Double Pen“ indicator.