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    Jon Montgomery

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    Originally conceived by S&S founder George Smith, the Classic Two Throat carb and matched air cleaner served as a performance milestone in the v-twin space for over a decade. Now long gone, they are still a hot commodity for in-the-know chopper builders and have inspired the latest air cleaner from...

    Complete Big Bore and Cam Chest in One Kit!

    Big power can push even the most unexpected parts to their limits and the Rocker Arm Studs in the M8 engines are high on that list. S&S Cycle is the go-to for big power and is obviously an expert on the details that make sure it’s reliable. “The rocker arm stands on the M8 heads are a weak spot,...

    S&S Cycle’s El Dorado performance exhaust system is a 50 state legal high flow exhaust designed around our 4.5” Mufflers and stainless steel Header. Street legal fitment for 2017-2019 Harley-Davidson® M8 powered touring models. The El Dorado is a complete system that includes Power Tune headers and...

    Our popular Grand National muffler apps now include the latest generation of HD® Softail® models and we're now adding a lower dollar slash cut version as well. Expect a legit v-twin exhaust note and a healthy bump in Hp and torque (91Hp and 113lb/ft!). Available in chrome or ceramic coated black...

    Until recently, performance exhaust and 50 state legal have been mutually exclusive features forcing a rider to choose between making power and making sure factory warranties were not impacted. We say those days are behind us. Welcome to the new world order of high performance that marries a real...

    We were back again in St. Paul, Minnesota for a weekend of fun at the second annual War of the Twins indoor flattrack race as well as the thirty-second annual Dennis Kirk Donnie Smith Bike Show the following day. Here is a little recap of some of the bar banging action and custom bike goodness!

    Arguably the most recognized big twin air cleaner on the planet, the classic Teardrop just got better! Combining the S&S Cycle High-Flow Stealth air cleaner platform (up to 6hp gain on M8!) with the iconic Teardrop cover, S&S Cycle has created the very best of both worlds for the 1999-2019 Harley...

    We love power, raw unadulterated thumping, makes your heart skip a beat kind of power and that’s the very stuff we do best. Our latest for the Milwaukee Eight® powered Harley-Davidson® models is certain proof of this obsession. Bolt in 124 Cubic Inch (that’s over 2000cc for you metric folks) Big...

    S&S doesn’t build anything unless it makes power and the SuperStreet does exactly that with 86hp (+15%) and 110 lb./ft. Torque (+10%) out of the new generation of M8 Softail® models. Add to that, the perfect length and angle, clearing bags, passenger pegs and forwards, plus an adjustable exhaust...

    Inspired by our total domination in American Flat Track exhaust, S&S Cycle has created a tunable two into two package for the HD® Fat Bob®. Taking performance exhaust to the next level by combining a two into two format with a hidden crossover, the new Grand National system is designed for pure,...

    Always on top of performance and reliability, S&S Cycle recently launched their complete Cam Chest Kits designed specifically to update the M8 engines with the latest in pump, plate and cam technology. We've put together sixteen unique kits designed to match your bike, performance demands and...

    We have created the next level in high performance bagger exhaust! Merging a full flow stainless header into a highly engineered collector and culminating in a 4.5” muffler, the new Sidewinder represents the perfect combination of style and power. Includes our removable dB reducer baffle allowing...

    Classic lines and a legacy that dates back to 1975, the S&S Cycle Teardrop Air Cleaner has done time on the drag strip, the salt flats, and countless other race disciplines as well as highlighting some of the premier customs in our space. Hard to imagine it could be made better, but we have and...

    The S&S Winter Power Package is the ideal combination of performance and savings, designed to transform the M8 or HD®big twin without breaking the bank. For the latest generation machines (2017-19 M8 models), S&S is packaging our brand new 124” bolt in big bore kit with a 550 cam, cam plate and...

    Inspired by their total domination in American Flat Track and designed specifically for the Hooligan class racer, S&S Cycle’s latest is a purpose built, competition only exhaust system that not only looks the part, but makes the power. Stainless steel factory style finish, Aluminum Grand National...