Performance Times was originally a printed piece and then a blog and will now evolve into a Podcast. Along the way we’ll bring in some of your favorite racers, industry insiders and up and coming bike builders and talk performance, new stuff and events.
In today's episode, Jon & Matt announce the M8 Head Porting program and Guardian Black finish for the iconic Teardrop air cleaner cover. They discuss King of the Baggers racing at Brainerd and welcome Cody to recap meeting Mr. T, attending Biltwell People's Champ, and, of course, Born Free! The guys also opened up the mailbag and answered some follower questions about everything from Qualifier Exhausts for Softails to tuning Super E carbs. For more information about the stuff we talked about in this episode:M8 Head Porting Service - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUsi3QPF9VawPi9Ws5Ocp6Z5JQLMLsXA9MMVoSi_NuDyO09A/viewformSpecial Orders - https://www.sscycle.com/dealer-center/special-order-formsMotoAmerica Results - https://www.motoamericaregistration.com/2016-results/#MotoAmerica Calendar - https://www.motoamerica.com/calendar/Biltwells People's Champ - https://www.biltwellinc.com/pages/peoples-champ-aboutBorn Free California - https://bornfreeshow.com/Born Free Texas - https://bornfreeshow.com/born-free-texas/S&S Cycle YouTube Page - https://www.youtube.com/user/sscycle2
In today's episode, Jon & Matt announce the M8 Head Porting program and Guardian Black finish for the iconic Teardrop air cleaner cover. They discuss King of the Baggers racing at Brainerd and welcome Cody to recap meeting Mr. T, attending Biltwell People's Champ, and, of course, Born Free! The guys also opened up the mailbag and answered some follower questions about everything from Qualifier Exhausts for Softails to tuning Super E carbs. For more information about the stuff we talked about in this episode:M8 Head Porting Service - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUsi3QPF9VawPi9Ws5Ocp6Z5JQLMLsXA9MMVoSi_NuDyO09A/viewformSpecial Orders - https://www.sscycle.com/dealer-center/special-order-formsMotoAmerica Results - https://www.motoamericaregistration.com/2016-results/#MotoAmerica Calendar - https://www.motoamerica.com/calendar/Biltwells People's Champ - https://www.biltwellinc.com/pages/peoples-champ-aboutBorn Free California - https://bornfreeshow.com/Born Free Texas - https://bornfreeshow.com/born-free-texas/S&S Cycle YouTube Page - https://www.youtube.com/user/sscycle2
In today's episode, Jon & Matt discuss the newest Proven Performance parts from S&S and break down the wet and wild weekend that was King of the Baggers at Road America. Jon can barely contain his excitement about the Born Free Motorcycle Show in Southern California. Plus, the MailBag returns with some great questions about M8 cams, amazing YouTube handles, choosing the best engine replacement for your bike, and more.For more information about the stuff we talked about in this episode:Lava Chrome MK45 Mufflers - https://www.sscycle.com/products/lava-chrome-mk45-muffler-with-black-cutlass-end-caps-for-2017-24-m8-touring/Pan America Slip-On Muffler - https://www.sscycle.com/products/exhaust-system-kit-2021-up-h-d-pan-america-us/MotoAmerica - King of the Baggers Results - https://www.motoamericaregistration.com/2016-results/Build.Train.Race. - https://buildtrainrace.com/Born Free Motorcycle Show - https://bornfreeshow.com/Biltwells Peoples Champ Voting - https://s.surveylegend.com/-NzogA_FTf5_kABdBlMv
We are back! In this episode of the Performance Time Podcast we introduce Matty V, we talk new amazing S&S products and get up to speed on all racing & events. S&S MK136S&S M8 Billet Breather Blocks S&S M8 Compensator RampS&S M8 Billet Fuel Rails MK 136 Sweepstakes Road America
In today's episode, the S&S guys drop a little Wisconsin on California's Born Free, talk spicy racing moves, the best engine for your older bike, and the show says goodbye to Dave as he rides off into the sunset.For more information about the stuff we talked about in this episode:Born FreeBorn Free Recap VideoBiltwell's Peoples ChampMotoAmericaOur Honda GROM exhaustOur Indian Scout ExhaustSee us at the HD 120th!HotBike MagBlockhead Moto over on YouTubeS&S Crate Engines
Jon & Dave bum out Corvette's and Miata's in an S&S turbocharged KRX1000, Jon leaks new parts and the S&S crew preps for King of the Baggers racing at Road America. Plus a Podcast only discount code
Performance Times Podcast has Jon and Dave talk backing in baggers, the Build, Train, Race battle and their warped desire to autocross a turbo'd KRX1000 as well as a visit from Cycle Source's Chris and Heather and another round of stump the S&S guy.
Full house in episode 25 of the Performance Times as Jon and Dave drag in media guys Cody and Matt to talk Mama Tried, Daytona, stunts gone bad and some of the most epic bagger racing to date (yes they did over 180 mph!). They also launch a Strider program at a local school and Dave plans to Autocross race a turbo KRX. What could possibly go wrong? 100 Day Sportster Throwdown picks a winner!King Of The Bagger All Kids Ride
Episode 24 features Jon, Cody and Dave talking smack about eachothers 100 Day Sportster Throwdown builds, big jugs for CVO guys, a rundown of the upcoming King of the Baggers revenge tour and some hard questions about 1983 Goldwings. Links:100 Day ThrowdownKOTB Schedulenew 2023 HDsWinter Power PackageMama TriedHot Bike Magazine
Performance Times is back, Dave is not with some sort of 25th Anniversary, vow renewal excuse. We get caught up on the 100 Day Sportster Throwdown. upcoming events, new parts and answer some hard questions from you guys.
S&S crew leaks new products, covers upcoming events and talks smack about each other's 100 Day Sportster Throwdown builds. https://www.sscycle.com/https://www.sscycle.com/event-calendarhttps://info.sscycle.com/performance-times/100-day-sportster-throwdownhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZXTAw6QWTw&t=3s
Jon and Dave bring in Matty to talk Bikes, Blue and BBQs, crashing Dynas and an unnatural love for Irons. Jon announces the 100 Day Sportster Throwdown calls out and Dave and video guy Cody and Dave fixates on Autocrossing a KRX1000. Somewhere in there they launch the Winter Power Package discount program and answer a bunch of listener questions as well.
The S&S Performance Times returns after a semi-short sabbatical. Episode number twenty covers the wind down of the 2022 race season, Jon's battle with Covid, really big big bore kits and possibly a winter bike build throwdown as well as autocrossing a turbo KRX. Stay tuned for more! https://www.sscycle.com/feature/performance-kits/129-132-cylinder-piston-kitshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgKr56K7qqwhttps://www.sscycle.com/products/grand-national-slip-on-exhaust-brushed-stainless-steel-with-aluminum-end-cap-for-2022-up-grom/https://www.sscycle.com/products/turbocharger-kit-for-2020-23-krx-models/
Jon gives us a lesson on the S&S Stealth Air Cleaner and launches new camo gear. Dave falls in love with the new HD ST, but still hasn't finished his Dyna build. Matty gets pelted in Lima and the guys sign him up to stay in a teepee in Sturgis. S&S Stealth Air Cleaner - https://www.sscycle.com/feature/air-cleaners/stealth-air-cleaner-kitsS&S Cameo Gear - https://www.sscycle.com/search/?keyword=camoBorn Free Motorcycle Show - https://www.bornfreeshow.com/
Jon and Dave are back at it with episode 18 of the Performance Times. They cover a crap ton of racing, donate Strider balance bikes to a local school and decide fuel costs may force them to ride Groms to work for the foreseeable future.
Jon and Dave survive two weeks of Daytona Bike Week, drag their Social Media guy Matt to every chopper event and celebrate S&S race victories in Flat Track and King of the Baggers. Also, don't ask Jon about camo hatsMoto America Recap Videos -https://youtu.be/J4QxLYJFkd4https://youtu.be/mD_gG4-BJbUDiamondbackAmerican flat track schedule Moto America SchedulePerformance Times Jeremy blog post
Somehow Jon and Dave made it to season two of the Performance Times. Who let this happen? They talk Daytona prep, Dave gushes over the new LowRider ST and Jon finally drops the new S&S Dixxon colab. and the guys talk about the kabillion dollars of contingency money getting thrown at King of the BaggersDestinations Daytona - https://www.brucerossmeyer.com/S&S Cycle x Dixxon Flannel - https://www.sscycle.com/products/ss-x-dixxon-flannel-teardrop/
Jon and Dave and S&S Social Media guy Matty take a look back at S&S events, parts and race efforts in 2021. Jon swears that installing brakes is "a build" and the guys plan a Grom Gang run to the Road America King of the Baggers race.
S&S Podcast crew does a huge Flat out Friday and Mama Tried download, pretty sure Dave may try and build a jet ski bike and that Jon drooled on an Evo chopper. They also talk to Hooligan Racer/Acrobat JJ Flairty and Jon still thinks he can build five bikes this winter. https://mamatriedshow.com/https://silodrome.com/craig-vetter-kawasaki-mystery-ship/https://info.sscycle.com/performance-times/wildfirehttps://www.bikeexif.com/harley-sportster-street-trackerhttps://www.instagram.com/vintagetechnologies/https://www.bikeexif.com/icon-custom-harley-dynahttps://youtu.be/aln1-EYtfVk
Jon and Dave interview the bombastic crew behind Mama Tried and Flat Out Friday as well as taking on the biggest, dumbest winter build ever (spoiler alert, it's a truck). They also share an S&S insider view from a long term employee and talk about sound laws for 2022. Cycle Source Awards voting https://cyclesource.com/2020-source-awards-voting/Mama Tried Show https://mamatriedshow.com/Deathtracker https://www.bikeexif.com/harley-sportster-street-trackerdB Reducer installation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9MsTC8CrhIPower Tune XTO UTV Exhaust https://www.sscycle.com/feature/off-road-performance/offroad-division-performance-parts-for-utv1" Taller Stealth Air Filter https://www.sscycle.com/products/1-inch-taller-pleated-stealth-air-filter-kit/Oil Change Kits https://www.sscycle.com/search/?keyword=oil%20change%20kit
Jon and Dave Recap the American Flat Track season, Sand Show in California and Congregation show in North Carolina. Dave leaks some new parts (S&S sales team is probably mad). Jon thinks he's going to build four bikes over the winter and we need your vote for paint color on our Performance Bagger build (before Jon paints it black (again). For more information about the stuff we talked about in this episode:https://www.americanflattrack.com/https://info.sscycle.com/performance-times/2021-american-flat-track-season-finale-wrap-uphttps://www.thecongregationshow.com/https://www.sandsportssupershow.com/https://www.sscycle.com/products/air-stinger-teardrop-pre-filter/https://www.sscycle.com/products/sh93-complete-assembled-engine-for-1970-84-hd-alternator-big-twins-billet-gearcover/
Jon and Dave bring in the S&S Social media and video team to talk lane splitting, Alpacas and other Born Free shenanigans. They also cover new parts for the M8, the Indian Wrecking Crew doing wrecking crew things and get asked which cam will be the loudest. AFT - https://www.americanflattrack.com/Born Free Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEsEz6OAqf0S&S Sportster Tappet Cuffs -https://www.sscycle.com/products/tappet-cuffs-for-2006-up-sportster-models/S&S 143 Engine - https://www.sscycle.com/products/t143-black-edition-longblock-engine-for-select-2007-16-hd-twin-cam-96-103-110-models-635-gpe-cams/
The S&S crew jumps in their social media guy with his first Sturgis, did he survive? Listen for the details! They also interview an S&S employee who's been there over forty years and has some stories to tell! Catch that as well as racing highlights in episode ten of the Performance Times! Born Free - https://www.bornfreeshow.com/AFT URL - https://www.americanflattrack.com/S&S History URL - https://www.sscycle.com/about-us/history
We have a chance to talk big shows and small bikes with the Grande Dame of the custom bike world, Marilyn Stemp. Jon and Dave cover the inner workings of S&S's UTV exhaust and Dave still hasn't finished the Deathtracker. The crew also ends up on The Five Dirty Bikers Podcast and probably lowers their ratings. https://www.buffalochip.com/EVENTS/Bike-Shows/Evo-Entanglementhttps://www.sscycle.com/feature/off-road-performance/offroad-division-performance-parts-for-utv https://www.fivedirtybikers.com/
Episode number eight of the Performance Times Podcast David & Jon talk with Mike Davis, co-founder of the Born Free Motorcycle show, we cover the trials and tribulations of creating a world class bike show as well as his pet cows and distaste for Canadian Bacon. We also cover the Bagger Racing League event in semi painful detail, the recent American Flat Track OKC Mile Double Header and some of the most epic flat track racing of the year at the Lima Ohio race. David professes his unnatural affection for small bore Hondas and Jon answers your mail. Born Free's Mike Davis couldn't recall his exact favorite quote, so dug it up (it's pretty good!)“Every time I start thinkin' the world is all bad, then I start seeing some people out having a good time on motorcycles and it makes me take another look.” —Steve McQueen from the Bruce Brown movie, On Any Sunday.For more information about the stuff we talked about this episode:https://www.bornfreeshow.com/https://www.americanflattrack.com/https://motoamerica.com/watch/https://www.sscycle.com/search/?keyword=sidewinder%20exhausthttps://www.sscycle.com/search/?keyword=hooligan%20Kit
In this episode of the Performance Times Podcast David & Jon have special guest stunt rider Cole Freeman and American Flat Track National Champion Briar Bauman calling in. Answer mailbag questions and as always, you can listen to hear about everything new and old that you love from S&S Cycle.
In this episode of the Performance Times Podcast David & Jon have special guest from UK, Hooligan superstar Leah Tokelove calling in. Answer mailbag questions and as always, you can listen to hear about everything new and old that you love from S&S Cycle.
In this episode of the Performance Times Podcast David & Jon have special guest Breeann Poland from Royal Enfield Motorcycle US calling in. Answer mailbag questions and as always, you can listen to hear about everything new and old that you love from S&S Cycle.
In this episode of the Performance Times Podcast David & Jon have special guest Mark the Butcher from Rusty Butcher and Indian KOTB racer Tyler O'Hara calling in. Answer mailbag questions and as always, you can listen to hear about everything new and old that you love from S&S Cycle.
In this episode of Performance Times David & Jon have special guest Steve from Speed Kings Cycle calling in, talk about future events, round two of American Flat Track and season opener for King Of The Bagger. And as always, you can listen to hear about everything new and old that you love from S&S Cycle.
In this episode of Performance Times David & Jon have special guest American Flat Track racer Jared Mees calling in, review Daytona Bike week, review the American Flat Track season opening race and talk everything motorcycle. As always, you can listen to hear about everything new and old that you love from S&S Cycle.
S&S Cycle bring you the Performance Times Podcast. David & Jon review all things motorcycles from performance parts, racing and events. Listen to hear about everything you love from S&S Cycle.