New Mercury Customs Parts page

Want to see some of the coolest parts from Mercury Customs? Now you can see them all in one place. We've taken our greatest hits and put them all on one page for you to see.
Feel free to buy one (or more) or drop us a line and find out how to get your own custom designed components.

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Fun and games from Sweden.

Introducing ... SwitchBlade!

SwitchBlade: Old School ... the Mercury Customs way.

We've hinted in some of our spy photos that there's some color and chrome here at Mercury Customs. We don't do just black and gray. When a client came to us wanting more of the old school look, we were up for the challenge! With a Paul Yaffe frame and twisted chrome spoke wheels, we had some fun with the final details and finishing (as always).

There were some tough decisions regarding color; after many color choices, we agreed on green. But not just a standard green. This is a powdercoated bike that has multiple tones within it; the green ranges from bright to almost black depending on the light, and it has metalflake which offsets the complementing highlight color of metallic gold. But we couldn't stop there; if it's old school it has to have pinstriping. And we didn't just pinstrip the gas tank and fenders - it extended to the engine highlights down to the remote mount oil filter.

Take a look at the photos to see all the great details.This is another California bike which has been seen at many of the hot spots in Huntington Beach and other Orange County areas.

This month in Hot Bike

This month Mercury Customs had the opportunity to work with Hot Bike again. Issue #40-4 includes an installation how-to that covers the new CCC SAS Air suspension product. The unit is a self-contained compressor+shocks that allows a clean installation. The only requirement besides mounting the unit is to run wiring for the control switches. Basic electrical wiring provides power and the rest is just riding time. Great installation article with photos. We'll post more on the article next month but until then go get the latest issue of Hot Bike!

Vegas Heat - Classic Mercury Customs styling

Vegas Heat, classic black, all Mercury Customs design. This outstanding custom has been designed around the Hard Eight platform, the cornerstone of the Mercury Customs design history. We built this bike for a very special client, one who appreciates the smooth ride and outstanding looks. Powered by an S&S 96" engine, this bike carries enough horsepower to carve the roads around Las Vegas while still looking like four Aces at the tables.

S&S® Cycle announces continued collaboration between S&S and MAC Tools.

LA CROSSE, WI (February 7, 2008)

S&S and MAC Tools have had a great relationship over the past three years and are proud to announce that it will continue through 2009. Through this relationship the S&S Training and Certification Center, S&S Product Development Department and the S&S Remanufacturing Department have been fully equipped with MAC Tools. Each student that attends the S&S Sidewinder or VFI Training gets first-hand experience working with MAC Tools and sees just how extensive the Mac Tools line-up really is.

“We are exited about the future and the things we can do together,” said S&S Sr. Manager of Racing & Customer Services, Charlie Hadayia. “We did a tool box together that did very well and are looking at some new tools and products that make sense for both of us. From our Training and Certification Center to winning the 2008 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship S&S and MAC Tools continue to do great things together, and will for years to come."

Currently MAC Tools engineers are meeting with S&S Product Development Team members exploring the possibilities of a line of specialty tools that would serve the v-twin technician’s needs in engine service. More information on S&S Cycle can be found at www.sscycle.com and information about MAC Tools can be found at www.mactools.com

FightClub appears in Hot Bike

We're very excited to see FightClub in the latest issue of Hot Bike. Taryn Funcheon writes an excellent article and covered all the major points of the bike including an excellent interview with it's owner, Tom. Excellent coverage, excellent photos by Gil Smith (gilsmith.com). FightClub is looking to be the next major trend for Mercury Customs.

2008 Challenge Gets Underway For Yamaha In Sepang

2008 Challenge Gets Underway For Yamaha In Sepang

Valentino Rossi completed a mainly positive first day of testing in Malaysia today as the first of four pre-season tests began for the Fiat Yamaha Team. Rossi’s second test on Bridgestone tyres was interrupted when he crashed entering turn two on his twentieth lap of the day, but the Italian was unhurt and completed 44 laps and some important development work.

It was a typically hot and humid Sepang day and the track surface caused some problems with several riders, including Rossi’s new team-mate Jorge Lorenzo, also hitting the gravel at some point. Rossi and his team concentrated on a variety of things throughout the day as they continued to work on the development of the 2008 YZR-M1, recording positive results with a new 2008 specification pneumatic-valve engine, new electronics and of course some tyre work with Bridgestone. Rossi’s time of 2’02.490, recorded on his final lap of the day, put him in sixth place.

Valentino Rossi - Position: 6th Time: 2’02.490 Laps: 44
“It feels good to be back on the bike after the winter break, and me and all my team are feeling very motivated about the task ahead. I still have some pain in my hand but I had it checked out again last week and the fracture is okay, so I know it’s not a problem to ride. Today we continued where we left off with Bridgestone and it seems we’re making good progress, we did many laps with the same tyre and I’m pleased with things so far. Unfortunately I had a crash today; I was on an out lap and maybe I pushed a little bit too hard, too soon, with not enough temperature in the tyre and I lost the front. Luckily I was not hurt, my hand is okay and I was able to continue with the day’s work! As well as tyres we tried a new-spec engine and I was quite pleased with this, as well as with some new electronics. The surface wasn’t good today and it wasn’t possible to go so fast but I hope tomorrow it will improve and we will be able to keep improving in all areas.”


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S&S Announces Consumer Technical Training Special

S&S ANNOUNCES CONSUMER TECHNICAL TRAINING SPECIAL

LA CROSSE, WI (January 15, 2008) S&S® Cycle Announces the availability of a special Consumer Technical Training class during the week of the S&S 50th Anniversary Celebration.

The S&S Technical Training Department has put together a special three day class that provides and in depth look at the S&S SH-, T- and V-Series engines, along with an overview of the all-new X-Wedge. This class allows students to further their v-twin knowledge by working directly with the S&S Training and Certification instructors in both the classroom and shop.

“This is a great addition to what is already turning into an incredible event week," said Ted Grabowski, S&S Technical Instructor. “Someone who is planning on coming to the 50th celebration can now spend a few days here in our class really learn about their v-twin.”

S&S Technical Instructor Jon “Opee” Olson said, “Event participants began contacting us expressing an interest in attending a training course before the celebration. We decided to open a limited seat three day course for those interested. Seats are limited so enroll soon.”

Normally this is a four day class, but due to the Anniversary Celebration activities, it has been condensed into three busy days. The price has been reduced for this one-time class from $1400 to $1100. Seating is limited for this special session of S&S Consumer Technical Training, so contact the instructors at train@sscycle.com immediately if you want to sign up.

Blackstone Laboratories

Is That Additive Really a Negative?

We get lots of questions about what, if any, additives people should be using. This article originally appeared in a motorcycle magazine, and it sums up our thoughts on additives perfectly.

S&S Announces New Jay Leno X-Wedge Videos

LA CROSSE, WI (January 8, 2008) S&S ® Cycle announces a new video of Jay Leno and his X-Wedge™ powered bike can be found on-line at www.jaylenosgarage.com.

Leno took delivery of the bike, built by S&S, in November of 2007. Since then, Leno has appeared in a number of photos supporting the striking members of the Writers Guild of America on his X-Wedge-powered bike.

S&S has video of Leno taking delivery and his first ride on the bike at www.x-wedge.com along with plenty of information on the revolutionary new engine and what it means to S&S --and the v-twin community.

Leno is a contributor to Popular Mechanics Magazine and additional video and information about the bike and Leno's impresssion of the X-Wedge is available in his Green Garage portion of the website at http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/jay_leno_garage/4234113.html .

S&S Cycle is celebrating 50-years of supporting the American v-twin industry throughout 2008. A 50 bike build-off will take place in La Crosse, Wisconsin on June 27-29, 2008 with builders using six different S&S engine families for the build, including the all-new X-Wedge. More information can be found at www.sscycle50th.com .

Easyriders Show Photos

We just returned from the Easyriders Show in Pomona. Great crowd despite the rainy weather. Interesting bikes, check out the X Wedge bike from Chopper Dave. Other interesting notes were the paint treatments on some of the entries, with a special engine turned look on a particularly race inspired entry. Enjoy the photos.

Easyriders Show Photos

Easyriders Pomona Show This Weekend!

We're off to the Easyriders VTwin Tour Show this weekend in Pomona at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds. Come out and see the latest project as we introduce a radically different style for Mercury Customs. We can't tell you the name yet, but all will be revealed at the show! Those of you who can't make the show will have to wait! Rain or Shine, we'll be there. Also, we'll have the new 2008 Iron and Lace Calendar for sale, Joe will be signing books, calendars and nearly everything else that does or doesn't move! See you there.

Back and we're busy...

Well, we had a great Christmas and New Year's and we're back to it.
The shop is buzzing getting ready for the Easyriders Pomona Show, simply one of the biggest shows of the year. We'll be showing new projects and displaying some new technologies, so if you're in town - be sure to make it to the Pomona Fairgrounds, Saturday and Sunday!