Check out the Burst Collection from Harley-Davidson!

Chris Tonstad, Parts Manager &
Guest Blogger

The Burst Collection from Harley-Davidson®

You know what they say; picking which Harley-Davidson® model you want is easy, the hard part is what accessories to add. Well, the Motor Company has added to the choices with the new Burst Collection. But this is an easy choice to make, especially all of you Street Glide owners out there. We decided to install this collection on our LED Lighting Road Kind model, and the results are outstanding! Harley-Davidson® did this collection right, by anodizing the surfaces, instead of powder coating, then machining the unique designs throughout each piece. This allows for extremely clean lines between the black and machined surfaces. If you’ve seen a cheap set of “contrast cut” components, you’ll know exactly what we’re talking about, with those lines appearing a bit rough at best, or downright sloppy at worst. We’ll detail all of the pieces from the collection here, including those that we didn’t install on our Road King.

(For specific fitment inquiries, please contact our Parts Department, and they will be happy to help you find the perfect set for your bike.)

Engine Covers

The heart and soul of you Harley-Davidson is the motor itself, and these engine covers are designed to draw everyone’s attention to your Twin Cam motor. Made from billet or cast aluminum, these covers will look great against chrome, aluminum, texture or gloss black surfaces. Manufactured as direct OEM replacements, these covers fit just a great as they look. Installation of the derby cover is a breeze; you’ll just need the old Frisbee-style flat gasket to make this work. The cam and transmission side covers are a bit trickier, also needing new gaskets, but removal of the exhaust system may be required to properly install these items without damaging them. The rocker covers are tricky, as a specialty tool recommended for the fasteners really helps with the installation on Touring models.

You Softail owners, however, will need to remove the motor to properly install these covers. Yes, that’s right, you will need to remove the motor to install these rocker covers on Twin Cam equipped Softail models. That’s the word from the Motor Company directly. Could you do it without removing the motor? Maybe, but the risk of damaging the covers greatly increases with this scenario. These covers are taller than the OEM covers, and use blind holes for the fasteners to keep the side facing surfaces clean looking, though this hampers installation times.

Headlamp Trim Ring

This trim ring really sets off your 7” headlamp, especially an LED headlamp in black! The machined grooves in the trim ring against the black anodized surface sets this apart from anything else. Straight forward installation on this.
 

Saddlebag Latch Kit

These saddlebag latches are a direct replacement for your existing chrome or color-matched latches. These are an outstanding addition to any hard saddlebag, especially in Vivid Black! Easy installation, comes with chrome plated mounting hardware, utilizing your existing lock assemblies.

Shifter Peg

These shifter pegs are an outstanding addition to the Edge Cut billet shifter levers (which we have pictured here). These pegs feature a rubber backing along with the anodized black and machined cut surfaces, to help protect your boot while upshifting.

Brake Pedal Pad

The machined edge on this pedal offsets the stylized rubber insert featuring the famed Bar & Shield. This is another accessory that would go great with the Edge Cut billet rear brake lever (also, pictured here). Another easy install.

Rider & Passenger Floorboard Kits

To say that these floorboards are beefy is a drastic understatement! These half-shield shaped aluminum pans are shaped from a solid aluminum block, anodized black, and the outside edges machined to match the brake pedal. These floorboards also feature the isolation mounting found on OEM floorboards, and the high traction rubber inserts feature a nice crosshatch design, with the Bar & Shield featured right in the middle. Another straight forward installation.

Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Air Cleaner Kit

This air cleaner kit stands out far and away from anything else out there. The one piece backing plate is powder coated gloss black to fit with the anodized tuxedo black finishes on the cover, and features integral breather passages to keep the assembly small and clean looking. The included washable, reusable high flow air cleaner allows massive volumes of air for the most demanding of performance upgrades on your Touring motorcycle. The outside 2 piece cover sets off the rest of the collection, with the machined Bar & Shield right in the center. Your EFI motorcycle will need to be recalibrated to accommodate the increase in air flow this air cleaner provides, and is listed “for race application only”.

That sums up what we outfitted our Road King with, but there’s more to the collection than this!

Speaker Trim Kit

Put a little swagger in your sound with these cool spider-like grilles! These kits are designed to work with both OEM or Boom!™ Audio fairing mounted speakers, and is a great addition to any Edge Cut accessory on your handlebars. The unique design, with its machine cut pattern on tuxedo black anodized finish, will not impede the quality of sound from your Advanced Audio system, and comes with everything needed for installation.

Fork Cover Medallions

Here’s the finishing touch on any FL-style black front end upgrade! These medallions are a breeze to install, and work great with any of the Burst or Edge Cut collections.

Screamin’ Eagle® 3.5” End Caps

Complete out your look with these beautiful contrasting ends caps! The machined aluminum in contrast to the black anodized finish works great with either chrome or black finish mufflers.

And there you have it! The Burst Collection is sure to add jaw-dropping detail to your motorcycle, and works great in conjunction with the existing Edge Cut collection from Harley-Davidson. Swing by and take a look at these pieces in person, as the pictures really do not do these items justice. Once you see them in person, you’ll be sold on this newest accessory from Harley-Davidson!

Featured Item - H-D LED Lighting - Daylight at Midnight

Guest Blogger:
Anthony Noto, Service Manager, LHD

 Form, Function and Style

Whether it's a splash of accent color or serious nighttime riding, genuine H-D LED lighting and lighted accessories have you covered. From Daymaker LED headlight assemblies to high-powered LED Tail Lamps, there's no question your ride means business!

View the comparison from regular
headlights to LED.

The Daymaker headlight series is available for all models with complimenting passing lamp kits rounding out a complete late night riding solution. Round the corners with bright and effective H-D LED turn signal or turn up the night with LED accented accessories such as mirrors, footboard inserts and fairing trim.

LED lighting also lasts longer and is brighter than conventional incandescent lighting, all while drawing less amperage from your ride’s electrical system. Ask our service consultants or parts associates for a demo with our LED accessorized bikes. And if LEDs appeal to your appetite, let our staff outline a custom or complete package that fits your needs.....and style.


...Check out our Service Department and see the lighting installed on a brand-new Harley-Davidson!

Biker-y Things to do in January!

Ah, winter in the life of a biker.

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Some bikers say it takes more than just a little cold to stop them from riding!  Sure, you can purchase gear to make your ride more comfortable, such as FXRG jackets, or Heated Gear for your body.  You can also install heated grips on your bike, get a better windshield, and perhaps a set of lowers (depending on your ride) to deflect the biting winter wind.  And if this is your thing, by all means – GO FOR IT!  Nothing makes us happier than to hear the roar of a Harley on a cold winter day, pulling in to our shop for a cup of coffee.

But inevitably, the winter weather turns so bad that even the toughest, most dedicated rider can’t safely ride.  Snow, ice, freezing rain – these are weather conditions designed for 4 wheels, not 2.

So, what does the biker do in January to fill that hole in his or her heart?

Well, we’re always here at Liberty with a cup of hot coffee.  Stop by and visit, look at the bikes, smell the Harley smells from our Service Department, browse our selection of Clothing and Gear (BTW did you know that Licensed Product is 20% off in January??) or chat with our Parts or Service guys about what improvements you could make to your bike during the downtime.  Maybe it's time to trade up to a newer bike - winter is a great time for buying a new bike, especially with the selection at its best!

There are also a few biker-type events in January you might want to check out – on January 12 & 13 is the Jersey Show at Somerset.  Bike show, car show and craft show, all under one roof!  Check out the flyer at the Liberty Events page, or visit them at www.harleyrenedzvous.com for all the info!  Liberty will have a tent set up so don’t miss it!

The weekend after that, January 18-20, is the International Motorcycle Show at the Javitz Center in NYC.  This show is HUGE, showcasing bikes of all makes and models, as well as a whole lot of other stuff to do!  It’s probably the premier show for the Motorcycle Enthusiast, and we will be there at the Harley-Davidson booth, so stop by and say hi!

Then, Saturday, January 26, stop by Liberty for the next in our Saturday Seminars, Big Bore Breakfast – HANDS ON seminar!  This time, instead of just learning about the hows and whys of performance work, you can watch an actual Big Bore Kit be installed on a bike, and ask any questions of Anthony, our Service Manager, or our H-D Certified Technician doing the install.  It’s a great opportunity to see what really goes on during performance work – but due to space constraints, attendance is limited.  So make sure you RSVP via our website, or call Anthony at 732-381-2400!

And if you look to your right – you’ll see a countdown to spring.  Oh boy, we can’t wait.