BMW R18 vs. The Revival Cycles Birdcage // Revival Daily 115 Revival Cycles 2026-09-18 | BMW R18 vs. The Revival Cycles Birdcage // Revival Daily 115
How to drive a stick shift. Pontiac Fiero F40 Revival Cycles 2024-04-30 | So....you think you're into cars? Well then, do you know how to drive a manual transmission? They say it's the ultimate anti-theft device on the market today. Somehow, most car thieves are young, and most of them simply have never had the privilege of learning to operate one. Well, we have good news. Today, we're gonna teach you the rough basics of operating the clutch, shifter, and throttle on a sweet Pontiac Fiero (edit: apparently, this is a Ferrari F40. We didn't notice, as the stick shift was too distracting with all of its tactile glory).So sit back and enjoy a quick lesson. Pay close attention, and you soon will be capable of stealing any car you'd like—errrr drive—or whatever.
WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!! Revival Cycles 2023-10-01 | After almost 13 years in the same place, Revival has made the move to a new headquarters! We have many new things planned centered around expanding what our audience wants us to expand. For months we’ve been knee-deep in the process of physically moving all of our stuff, but during this process we’ve also realized that the possibilities of our fresh start are simply overwhelming. At the end of the day all we really want to do is to provide our fans with everything they want and that means YOU! We should give YOU the power to decide our future. So expect to see new videos, interviews and teaching on our existing platforms and new ones. For now we’d like it if you would give us your feedback, tell us what you want and help us set a course to get there!#RevivalCycles #HandbuiltShow
We drive a Meyers Manx Dune Buggy with a Radial Airplane Engine! Revival Cycles 2023-07-23 | It’s lunchtime at Revival, but the auto transporter is coming to pick up our loaner Meyers Manx in a few minutes and we decide to finally get behind the wheel and take it for a spin around the neighborhood. Boy are we glad we did!With 3 times the power of a factory VW engine, the Radial Motion 3 Liter, 3 Cylinder airplane engine pumps up the power AND the fun! We tackle all the speed humps, an empty gravel lot, 4 foot high grass behind the workshop and CANNOT quit smiling!Redbull is cool to give you pep, but a Meyers Manx will change your day completely!
The Legendary Vincent Courage Is Back! // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2023-01-10 | Daily No. 140: Alan and Chris wrap up the first "work-week" and Daily of 2023 with the surprise return of a legendary Vincent that's become a Revival icon before touching base on a few other on-going projects in the workshop!For signature parts seen in this video:revivalcycles.com/collections/best-selling-partsShop the Revival Winter Clearance:revivalcycles.com/collections/winter-saleRepresent Revival:revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-riding-apparel
Its that time AGAIN...Handbuilt Show 2023 is here! Revival Cycles 2023-01-04 | Okay, okay- HBS is a few months away. But we're already gearing up and getting ready for our biggest Handbuilt Show ever! Stay tuned for more content to come on last year's Handbuilt Show. Tickets are officially on sale now, available as single-day passes, three-day passes, and the highly coveted supporter badge. This year will be bigger than ever, so make sure to secure your pass early here: revivalcycles.com/pages/handbuilt-motorcycle-show
Trials, Tribulations & Triumphs: The Light Is At The End Of The Tunnel! // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-12-24 | Daily No. 139: As we wrap up the week, Alan touches base with the Workshop Crew to catch up on recent progress and problems. December has been a busy period for Revival: Chris is tackling three builds simultaneously while Jason and Colt keep the Triumph train running. Stay Tuned for more; we'll be back ASAP with another Daily... For signature parts seen in this video:revivalcycles.com/collections/revival-sigShop the holiday Revival Gift Guide:revivalcycles.com/collections/gift-guideRepresent Revival:revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-tee-shirts
Ferraris, Fieros, and Filming Again: Were Getting Back On The Horse! // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-12-16 | After ALMOST a year-long hiatus, Alan and the Revival crew have come out of retirement with a solid commitment and renewed passion for producing workshop content! 2022 has been a whirlwind of changes here at Revival Cycles, and we're looking forward to new work avenues and fresh (albeit familiar) faces on the team!For Daily No.138: Buckle up, and stay tuned as Alan walks us through the suite of current projects in the workshop, including vintage Triumphs, Moto Guzzis, an R nineT that bit off a bit more than it could chew, and the iconic Ferrari F40! Stay Tuned for more; we'll be back ASAP with another Daily... For signature parts seen in this video:revivalcycles.com/collections/revival-sigShop the holiday Revival Gift Guide:revivalcycles.com/collections/gift-guideRepresent Revival:revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-tee-shirts
Revival Volcon Grunt //Revival Build Bio No. 018 Revival Cycles 2022-10-26 | Build Bio No.018 introduces our newest, fully custom build, The Revival Grunt. As the "Electric Revolution" starts to pick up speed in the two-wheel world, we've found ourselves as a shop beginning to embrace the potential for custom builds, design opportunities, and performance enhancement in the electric realm. That said, we're anything but strangers to building custom electric bikes, having completed a handful in the last few years. Still, the Revival Grunt has been our most ambitious electric build to date. After spending time with the Volcon team and developing a relationship after the 2022 Handbuilt Show, we were given a pre-production bike to customize, known as The Grunt. The Grunt is the mainstay of Volcon's line-up, and being asked to customize one from the ground up was a unique experience for various reasons that we don't usually deal with during a "conventional" build. Still, we saw that as an opportunity to embrace the relatively blank slate that is a custom electric motorcycle. This one is a little different, but we know you'll appreciate how much work went into making this a true Revival Custom. Kick back, and enjoy Build Bio No. 018: The Revival Grunt. See The Full Revival Grunt Build Gallery Photos:Get A Free Tee When You Buy Our Signature Peak Tote-Bag:revivalcycles.com/collections/peak-promoRevival March:revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-riding-apparelThe Tools, and Parts We Use:revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-parts
The best LED headlight you can put on a vintage motorcycle Revival Cycles 2022-08-04 | What kind of LED headlight suits the looks of a vintage motorcycle? What kind of LED headlight will probably outlive your bike, maybe even you? What kind of high-quality LED headlight can you get for less than $200? The "Revival Secret 7" LED Headlight" is the answer! We're thrilled that our proprietary light is finally back in stock. If our light is news to you, check out this video for the scroop, and tap the link below to secure yours before they sell out...again.Shop Revival Secret 7” LED Headlight:revivalcycles.com/products/secret-led?variant=39400613609537&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiI6x5oGs-QIVshbUAR03wgyLEAQYASABEgLjUfD_BwE
Our favorite E-Bike is shipping FREE! Revival Cycles 2022-06-27 | This is officially our new favorite E-Bike and we’re shipping them to you for FREE. Superior range, superior power and let’s face it; superior looks 🔥 From one Texas company to another, thank you @zoozbikes for setting the bar so high!SHOP ZOOZ:revivalcycles.com/collections/vendors?q=ZOOZ
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Easy LED Headlight Install on Vintage Motorcycles // Revival Tech Talks Revival Cycles 2022-02-05 | Installing an LED headlight on a vintage bike is often a breeze with our Secret LED 7" Headlight. In most cases, the convenient H4 connector will "plug and play" with your vintage bike, and you'll be on your way with a brighter but period correct light in no time. With a few easy steps, Revival's Lead Mechanic Alec gives you a quick and general run-down on how to pull your old headlight out, plug your new headlight in, and be on your way! It's as easy as that. Shop the Revival Secret LED - revivalcycles.com/products/secret-ledShop the Revival Classic Bullet Headlight Bucket - revivalcycles.com/products/classic-bullet-7-headlight-bucketShop the Revival Pancake Headlight Bucket - revivalcycles.com/products/pancake-matte-black
BMW R18 Burnouts: First Ride and Review of Our New BMW R18 // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-01-28 | Fresh off the ramp, Alan takes a quick look at our new R18 before going on a maiden voyage, racking the odometer up to a hefty 3.1 miles and giving the bike a once over to eyeball some prospective customizing. Huge thanks to our BMW and BMW Motorrad friends for this beautiful boxer! "Technically," this isn't our first brush with a BMW R18, considering that we built the Birdcage with the prototype mule that would become the R18, but it is the first proper production R18 that we've owned. After a few more rides and brainstorming, we'll customize this bike before it joins our rental fleet. Stay tuned for more as we begin work on customizing this beautiful platform.Check out more of the Birdcage here- revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-build-bio/revival-birdcageCheck out all of our Dailies here -revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies Shop Revival - revivalcycles.com
Driving the Newest FJ44 From ICON // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-01-28 | We couldn't go to ICON and not test drive the ultimate FJ custom! Alan and Jonathan go for a quick drive through sunny California in ICON's newest FJ44 (#154). You'd think putting 154 of these bespoke bad boys into the world would be enough. Still, the demand isn't waning, nor is Jonathan's commitment to tradition, obsession with modern design, and unrelenting need to achieve performance excellence. We've done a lot of ICON-related videos recently, but we have to squeeze just one more in because the drive and the FJ44 were just too good not to share.Part 4 of our ICON tour here -revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies/no-134Check out all of our Dailies here -revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies Shop Revival - revivalcycles.com
The Ultimate Custom Trucks- The ICON Thriftmaster: ICON Shop Tour Pt.4 // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-01-23 | Our ICON journey concludes (the tour part anyway) with Alan and @ICON4x4Design making their way through the Thriftmaster leg of the ICON workshop before settling into one last discussion about the nuances of branding and the finer details of building bespoke vehicles. ICON's Thriftmaster builds exemplify timelessness, melding classic Americana and technology perfectly. The Thriftmaster from ICON is in a league of its own due to the immediately recognizable silhouettes and familiar but one-off branding details, taking hints from era-correct design ques topped off with an ICON touch. As always, ICON delivers beyond what's expected and takes the farm truck of the past well into the future. Part 3 of our ICON tour here - youtube.com/watch?v=fXdAIXusmBICheck out all of our Dailies here -revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies Shop Revival - revivalcycles.com
ICON Derelict Deep Dive: ICON Shop Tour Pt.3 // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-01-21 | Alan and @ICON4x4Design take us on Part 3 of our ICON journey, exploring some in-progress Derelict builds. ICON's Derelict builds tend to be met with plenty of curiosity once people start to really digest them. The Derelict wing of ICON strikes a chord that can be hard to pin-point for some folks, but we think Jonathan sums it up best:The goal here is to "take timeless classic vehicles from any maker, from almost any era, then re-imagine them for modern use," and ICON does just that with every derelict build. The Derelict builds are visually honest, chock full of features yet absurdly refined. The mechanical experience, specialized client preferences, and second-to-none performance of each example are only enhanced by the bespoke interiors laden with epic amounts of heritage and traces of Jonathan's design ethos in every vehicle. Part 2 of our ICON tour here - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies/no-132Check out all of our Dailies here - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies Shop Revival - revivalcycles.com
The Best Broncos Ever Built: ICON Shop Tour Pt.2 // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-01-19 | Alan and @ICON4x4Design walk through the legendary Bronco wing of ICON, highlighting a few completely bespoke Bronco builds in various stages of completion. As always with our friend Jonathan, the tour was a thorough lesson in componentry and a mindblowing first-hand look at the attention to detail that ICON delivers. Trust us; you aren't getting a build near this caliber unless it's coming from ICON.Stay tuned for part 3 of our tour, coming soon.Part 1 of our ICON tour here - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies/no-131Check out all of our Dailies here - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies Shop Revival - revivalcycles.com
A Day With The Best of The Best: ICON Shop Tour Pt.1 // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-01-15 | We count ourselves lucky to be friends with an ever-growing list of builders, creatives, and enthusiasts of the highest caliber. Amongst those friends is the always inspiring Jonathan Ward of ICON. Jonathan is known for a handful of things, namely ICON( bespoke, hand-built utility vehicles) and TLC, (The nations leading Land Cruiser Service center), but we are probably most inspired by his unrelenting quest for performance excellence and dedication to the craft of true customization. We spent a day with Jonathan and the ICON team, touring the shop, talking about cars, and receiving a genuine lesson in creativity and dedication from the man himself. Alan and @Jonathan Ward take us on the first leg of our ICON shop tour, starting with the entrance to the shop, a few of Jonathan's personal rides, and the first ICON derelict build, to get things warmed up before we jump into the real thick of it. Stay tuned for part 2 of our tour, coming soon. Check out all of our Dailies here - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailiesShop Revival - revivalcycles.com
Were Giving Away ANOTHER Motorcycle // Revival Stash No. 002 Revival Cycles 2022-01-13 | We couldn't help ourselves, new year, new bike (kind of), new give away.Revival Stash No. 002 is officially live and we're eagerly awaiting your submission. This round we're giving away a 2000 Ducati 900SS plus a $500 Revival Cycles gift card to one lucky winner!Same rules as last time, simply shoot a quick cell phone video selling your unique vision for this bike by February 4th, 2022, and submit it with your story. Revival faithful (the public) will vote to decide who gets the bike, simple as that. You can enter to win at the link below!Revival Stash No. 002 Giveaway - revivalcycles.com/pages/stash-no-002Check out the results of the first Stash Giveaway - revivalcycles.com/blogs/stash
Two Fan Favorites and a VERY Rare Ducati // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-01-12 | Three of our custom builds made their way back to the shop this week for some routine TLC, and boy were we excited to see them. So much so that we decided to pull out the ol' camera and take a trip down memory lane. Alan and Chris take a trip through the workshop and chat about "Pyro," a challenging build from 2006 that started as a 2006 Ducati Sport Classic, a very rare Paul Smart 1000 LE that we streamlined with some cosmetic customization, and one of our personal favorites, the BMW R90ESQ.Shop Motogadget Parts - revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-parts/motogadgetShop Posh Grips - revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-parts/poshShop Super Nova LED Lights-revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-signals/products/led-lightCheck out the R90ESQ's Build Bio - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-build-bio/fox-bmw-r90-esqCheck out the Fuse's Build Bio -revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-build-bio/ducati-pyroCheck out the Paul Smart 1000 LE's Build Bio - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-build-bio/ducati-paul-smartWatch all of our other Dailies here - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies
Touring the Ultimate Porsche Destination with Magnus Walker - Part 3 of 3 // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-01-07 | Part 3 of 3: Alan and the Revival crew are ushered into the "Big Dog Garage," aka the heart of Magnus Walker's jaw-dropping Porsche sanctuary in downtown Los Angeles; after a heavy dose of equal parts disbelief and excitement, the tour begins. Magnus' trademark rapid-fire delivery of all things Porsche continues in the main garage, where he shows us everything from his first-year 930 to his iconic 71' "277" all the while mulling over the woes of paint to sample, the street-worthiness of a 986, and the difference between "good and great." Watch Part 1 here - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies/no-125Watch Part 2 here - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies/no-127Check out all of our Dailies here - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies
The Best Inexpensive LED Upgrade for Your Motorcycle - The Supernova LED // Revival Tech Talk Revival Cycles 2022-01-05 | Our Signature Supernova LED Brake and Turn-Signal lights have been a longstanding best-seller and for more than a few good reasons. Revival's Lead Mechanic Alec highlights critical features of the Supernova LED's, answers some frequently asked questions, walks through some typical applications for these lights, and gives a brief breakdown of the simple wiring needed to run them. Get the Supernova LED here - revivalcycles.com/products/led-lightGet the Dual Element Circuit - revivalcycles.com/products/universal-dual-element-circuitShop all Motorcycle Lighting - revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-lights
A Unique Vincent and a Broken Van // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-01-04 | We've got quite the spectrum of projects in the shop this week, so we figured an update was in order as we gear up for another cross-country trek to pick up a couple of bikes. Alan introduces us to a newly acquired Toyota 2JZ, covers the perils of Sprinter maintenance, and unveils our newest Vincent project, a race-ready restoration formerly ridden by Hunter S. Thompson.Check out the Build Bio on our 1953 Vincent Rapide Special - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-build-bio/1953-vincent-rapide-specialWatch all of our other Dailies here - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies
Touring the Ultimate Porsche Destination with Magnus Walker - Part 2 of 3 // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2022-01-01 | Part 2 of 3: Magnus Walker, Alan, and the Revival crew continue their tour of the ultimate Porsche haven in downtown Los Angeles, taking a closer look at some impressive art and the non-911 section of the garage. In addition to housing one of the world's most astonishing collections of custom Porsches, Magnus Walker has become an icon of uncompromising vision and dedication to customization while solidifying his role as a designer of everything from Hot Wheels to Nike SB Dunks. Stay Tuned for part 3, arguably the most exciting part of our visit! Check out our other Dailies -revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies Check out Part 1 of our tour with Magnus Walker-youtu.be/BjfCfEuRXSQShop our Apparel & Parts Bundles - revivalcycles.com/collections/bundles
Buying Back The ONLY Harley-Davidson That Weve Ever Built // Revival Daily Revival Cycles 2021-12-30 | We've built precisely one custom Harley Davidson motorcycle in our 13 years of existence, and we just purchased it from the original owner.Alan runs through the origin of the 2010 Sportster 883 Iron that would affectionately become known as "The Hardley," and why we bought it, shares his ability to sniff and age gasoline(much like fine wine), and recounts some fond memories of the Hardley racing in France.Check out the Hardley's Build Bio - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-build-bio/revival-hardleySee more of Alan's race at Wheels & Waves in 2015 - revivalcycles.com/blogs/trips/wheels-waves-in-france-2015
The Perfect Push Button Switch For Any Bike // Revival Tech Talks Revival Cycles 2021-12-27 | Cleaning up your motorcycle's cockpit is a must for custom builds. We're incredibly excited to release Revival's first in-house designed and manufactured product, the Type 1 Push Button Switch Housing. After years of trial and error, we concluded that no push-button switch housings on the market came close to meeting our standards, so we developed our own that have precisely the fit, finish and usability that constitutes the "perfect" switch.Get the 7/8" Type 1 Switch - revivalcycles.com/products/type-1-push-button-switch-housing-7-8-22mmGet the 1" Type 1 Switch - revivalcycles.com/products/copy-of-type-1-push-button-switch-housing-7-8-22mm
How to Install Motogadget Bar End Turn Signals with Mizu Connectors // Revival Cycles Tech Talk Revival Cycles 2021-12-24 | Bar-end turn signals are a sleek and practical upgrade that can clean up your motorcycle's look while maintaining the required visibility you need on the road.Revival's Head Mechanic Alec walks us through the steps of getting a Motogadget Blaze Disc LED turn signals unboxed, prepped and installed on a motorcycle using serviceable connections made with Revival's Signature Mizu Connectors. Tools, Parts, and Gear used in this video below!Mizu Bundle : revivalcycles.com/products/mizu-sub-harness-bundleMizu Connectors: revivalcycles.com/products/waterproof-mizu-p25Open Barrel Crimp Tool:revivalcycles.com/products/24-12-awg-micro-open-barrel-crimp-toolMo.Blaze Disc: revivalcycles.com/products/motogadget-mo-blaze-discVinyl Tube Loom: revivalcycles.com/products/revival-cycles-vinyl-tube-loom-kitDual Wall Heat Shrink: revivalcycles.com/products/revival-cycles-vinyl-tube-loom-kitmo.Flash Relay:revivalcycles.com/products/motogadget-m-flash-relaymo.Unit Blue: revivalcycles.com/products/motogadget-m-unit-blue
Touring the Ultimate Porsche Destination with Magnus Walker - Part 1 of 3 Revival Cycles 2021-12-22 | Part 1 of 3:Magnus Walker takes Alan and the Revival crew on a tour of his famous factory-turned-garage in downtown Los Angeles. In addition to housing one of the world's most astonishing collections of custom Porsches, Magnus Walker has become an icon of uncompromising vision and dedication to customization while solidifying his role as a designer of everything from Hot Wheels to Nike SB Dunks. Stay Tuned for parts 2 and 3!Check out our other Dailies - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailiesShop our Apparel & Parts Bundles - revivalcycles.com/collections/bundles
Dont Build Your Next Custom Bike Without This! Revival Cycles 2021-12-20 | There are a handful of parts that you're almost always going to find on our custom builds. Quik-Latch is one of those parts. Quik-Latches are the most versatile push-button release fasteners on the market today, and if it's not obvious from how often they find their way into our bikes, we stand by their functionality and quality 100%. If you have an application that requires fast and repeated access the mini Quik-Latch is a must.Available in 3 finishes; Brushed Aluminum, Black Anodized, and Polished Aluminum.Shop the Quik-Latch - revivalcycles.com/products/mini-quik-latch-w-assist-springShop our Parts Bundles - revivalcycles.com/collections/parts-bundles
Breaking Our Motorcycle At Jay Lenos Garage // Revival Daily 124 Revival Cycles 2021-12-17 | Never Before Seen Footage Ahead!Over the summer, we made the cross-country trip to LA with our custom Birdcage BMW R18. Our Destination? Jay Leno's Garage. After the Covid pandemic squandered our first attempt at visiting Jay, we finally made it back to California for the long-awaited feature only to DROP the bike minutes before showtime.Things got a little hectic while we scrambled for a solution. We didn't realize our camera guy recorded the whole ordeal as it happened- until the footage was recently unearthed.It seemed fitting that Alan (Founder) and Chris Davis' (Workshop Manager) first viewing of the footage should be our very first "Reaction" video. Sit back and enjoy Daily No. 124!All about the Birdcage: youtu.be/zOb-FW-6V0UThe Birdcage VS The BMW r18 : youtu.be/fsRclJ80sC8Represent with a Birdcage Enamel Pin: revivalcycles.com/products/birdcage-soft-enamel-lapel-pinShop Revival:revivalcycles.com
How To Test Your Motorcycles Battery // Revival Tech Talk #62 Revival Cycles 2021-12-15 | Testing your motorcycle's battery is one of the first things you should tackle when diagnosing mechanical issues with your bike. As an integral part of your bike's starting system, the battery can often be an unsuspecting culprit behind many problems and should always be one of the first things to be tested. Although checking a battery's voltage, there is some nuance to the task depending on whether you have a lithium-ion or lead-acid battery. In Tech Talk #62, Revival's Lead Mechanic Alec walks us through the three stages of testing your battery's voltage as a benchmark for your battery's health and a starting point for diagnosing issues your bike may be having.*Please note: The resting voltage for a lithium-ion battery should be between 12.8V - 13.4V, not what Alec stated in the video near timestamp 2:45.Get the Multimeter we used here - revivalcycles.com/products/cat-iii-multimeterShop all Batteries & Accessories here - revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-battery
How To Perform Motorcycle Chain Maintenance // Revival Cycles Tech Talk # 57 Revival Cycles 2021-12-14 | Chain Maintenance is a must; not only does it make for easy riding, but it'll prolong the life of your motorcycle and ensure that everything is running in tip-top shape for miles to come. Questions like "How do I tighten my motorcycle chain" are easy enough to take care of with Revival's own Alec to walk us through the rigors of cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting your chain.The Chain Cleaner we use - revivalcycles.com/collections/muc-off/products/muc-off-mai116002The Chain Lube we use - revivalcycles.com/collections/muc-off/products/muc-off-mai116001Shop all Chain Maintenance - revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-chain-maintenance
A Touch Of Class For Your Bike // Revival Cycles Tech Talk Revival Cycles 2021-12-11 | These glass license plate reflectors are spot-on reproductions of antique reflectors of old and are easily one of our favorite "finishing touches" for any bike. Installation is a breeze, they look sharp as all get out, and they'll probably outlive your bike. The only tricky part with Red Fox Reflectors is deciding which ones to get!Shop the OG Red Fox License Plate Reflectors - revivalcycles.com/products/glass-license-plate-reflectorsShop the Glo-Brite Red Fox License Plate Reflectors - revivalcycles.com/collections/red-fox-enterprises/products/glo-briteShop all License Plate Accessories - revivalcycles.com/collections/motorcycle-license-plate
The Best LED Headlight for Vintage Bikes // Revival Cycles Tech Talk #55 Revival Cycles 2021-12-07 | So you want an LED headlight, but the modern futuristic look of ALL the LED headlights on the market doesn't suit the vintage look of your motorcycle? Well, that's where the Revival Secret LED 7" Retro Vintage Headlight comes in.This headlight comes in at a much lower price point than other LED alternatives, plus it's the only one of its kind on the market!Shop the Revival Secret LED - revivalcycles.com/products/secret-ledShop the Revival Classic Bullet Headlight Bucket - revivalcycles.com/products/classic-bullet-7-headlight-bucketShop the Revival Pancake Headlight Bucket - revivalcycles.com/products/pancake-matte-black
The Only Wire Connector You Need // Revival Cycles Tech Talk # 54 Revival Cycles 2021-12-07 | Years of experience with big clumsy automotive wire connectors led us to our Mizu Wire Connectors solution. These Premium Waterproof Mini Mizu Wire Connectors are our go-to connector for making secure, but subtle connections in our custom builds. Our mini wire connectors serve as an instantly more convenient installation and service method for LED lighting, Bar End Turn Signals, Mo.units, and more.Shop our Mizu P25 Sub-Harness Connector Bundle - revivalcycles.com/products/mizu-sub-harness-bundleShop the Mizu Connector Bundle - revivalcycles.com/products/waterproof-mizu-p25Shop our favorite Crimp Tool - revivalcycles.com/products/24-12-awg-micro-open-barrel-crimp-tool
Revival Cycles Gearhead Sunday - November 2021 Revival Cycles 2021-12-03 | November's Gearhead Sunday was...something else. Maybe it was the holiday season rearing its head, maybe everyone was itching for some family reprieve after Thanksgiving, or maybe it was just a good day to hit the lot at the shop and look at some rides. One thing is for sure; this was probably the most "Gearhead" Gearhead that we've had since we started back up again after our brief hiatus.Initially, we weren't sure if having a get-together on Thanksgiving weekend would be a good move or a fruitless effort. Still, our intuition told us to go with it, and sure enough, Revival faithful came out in droves to bask in the magic that a full parking lot here at the shop offers. Most of our Gearhead Sundays start pretty relaxedly. Familiar faces trickle in, begin to talk shop, and grab a taco. We give some tours, kick some tires, sip some coffee, oooh and ahh, and have a full-house before we know it. Last Sunday, however, we opened the garage doors and were greeted by a whole slew of motonerds, parked and waiting for us to kick things off. When you open the doors and see a wholly gutted '73 Gremlin AND a Pasha-clad '82 928 within feet of each other, you're in for a good time.Walking around talking to everyone this month spurred a feeling of camaraderie that moved us, and we can only chalk it up to the electricity of the attendees. Everywhere we turned, there was an excited enthusiast of sorts, standing proudly next to their machine, looking at a friend's bike, and in one case offering rides in their Ural Gear-Up (Side-Car bikes are due for a comeback any day now). Needless to say, we had a blast.Thanks to everyone that came out to November's gearhead; enjoy the gallery, and see all of you in December!
Big Changes at the Shop // Revival Daily 123 Revival Cycles 2021-11-25 | We're long overdue for a shop update, but we're making some pretty significant changes around these parts, and we can't let them fly under the radar much longer!Alan and Chris take us on a brief tour of the "new" bay two, chat about our current direction, Alan's leaky 997 Targa 4S, and discuss the process of picking up the pieces when you're fixing another shop's (or 3 in this case) work. All while avoiding head injuries and hearing a police chase outside.Shop our Black Friday Deals - revivalcycles.com/collections/black-friday-bundlesCheck out the gallery from our 6th birthday on South Congress - revivalcycles.com/blogs/events
Revival Goes Electric at Electrify Expo 2021 in Austin // Revival Daily 122 Revival Cycles 2021-11-19 | Alan and Marc Davis of Moment Motor Company take a walk through Electrify Expo before it's open to the public to see what the rides of tomorrow have to offer. It's no secret that internal combustion is going the way of the wagon and fast. In the last few years, we've caught some serious glimpses of an "electrifying" reality, and it's getting closer by the minute. Motorcycles moving the way we expect them to via electricity has become a steadfast reality, but to be honest, we're excited about the future.Being on the brink of anything is scary, especially when you're talking about replacing our beloved ICEs, but they aren't going anywhere out of our reach if we have a say in the matter.See us drive Marc's Porsche 911 that he put an electric motor into: revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailies/no-56See us take a crack at an electric build, the Revival Zero: revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-build-bio/revival-zeroCheck out Moment Motors: momentmotors.comShop our Black Friday Sale: revivalcycles.com/pages/holiday-deals
How to Test Your Motorcycles Starter Solenoid // Revival Cycles Tech Talk # 52 Revival Cycles 2021-11-11 | Revival's Lead Mechanic Alec walks us through the quick process of testing your motorcycle's starter solenoid in a few easy steps with some basic skills and a little bit of know-how. Sometimes your bike won't start, and you're left wondering what's going on. Maybe you hear a click, or the bike is cranking to no avail; either way, you know somethings off, and the starter solenoid could be the culprit. Luckily there aren't many components to the starter circuit, so this is an easy start once you know the basics. Although this process isn't exactly the same for every bike out there, we've learned over the years that the most challenging part is usually finding the starter solenoid; after that, it's a straightforward process anyone can do!To buy the tester used in this video - revivalcycles.com/products/revival-tol252001Need a new Starter Solenoid? Click here - revivalcycles.com/products/universal-starter-solenoid-with-main-fuseNeed to build new battery cables? We have a kit - revivalcycles.com/products/diy-battery-cable-kit-revival-cycles-signature-parts
First Time Driving A Car You Didn’t Know You Owned // Revival Daily 121 Revival Cycles 2021-10-27 | Alan meets up with Renée Rouleau, a long-time friend and client of Revival, for a long-awaited inaugural ride in a car she didn't know she owned!At this point, you're probably asking how Renée came to own a quintessential English sports car without knowing it? Well, this 1959 M.G. Series MGA 1600 has quite a story behind it, and one that only Renée can adequately tell.After a good ol' shirt-sweat through and an outfit change, Alan manages to squeeze into the car for a quick run down and clutch finessing refresher. Renée, the seasoned biker she is, picks it up no sweat and takes Alan for a ride around the block while she gets to know the car.Check out Renee's custom Triumph Bobber - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-build-bio/renees-triumph-bobberView all of the Revival Dailies here - revivalcycles.com/blogs/revival-dailiesShop our Fall Gear collection - revivalcycles.com/collections/cold-gear
Were Giving Away A BMW Motorcycle // Revival Stash No. 01 Revival Cycles 2021-10-15 | We're GIVING AWAY a FREE BMW R1100R! You read that right; we're giving away a motorcycle.Over the years at Revival, so many factors have contributed to our success. Crucial support from loyal customers, the attendees who helped us grow The Handbuilt Show into the premier moto showcase in the world, and folks who donated essential items that elevated what we do at the shop. That generosity has helped us build a nice little stash of goodies, and now it's time for Revival to pay that kindness forward. To properly say "thank you," we are excited to announce our first Stash giveaway. We're not kicking this off with a basic t-shirt bundle kind of freebie either. This inaugural giveaway is a fully functional 2001 BMW R1100R motorcycle AND a $500 Revival Cycles Gift Card for parts. However, we're not just giving it away by drawing names from a hat; you do have to "apply." It's easy, though, we promise. Simply shoot a quick cell phone video telling us how you will customize this essentially stock BMW. Submit it with your story, and then Revival fans will vote who gets the bike. The deadline to submit is November 6th, 2021. Voting will end on November 20th, 2021, at 11:59 pm CST.RULES:-A video submission of how you will modify and re-design the bike needs to be submitted by November 6th, 2021, at 11:59 pm CST. Submissions will then close, and voting will open.-Entrants can make video submissions through YouTube, Vimeo, or Instagram.-Provide any additional notes or comments.-Revival will screen initial submissions and approve the top ones.-The public will then vote on their favorite submission, and that builder will win.-Public voting will end on November 20th, 2021, at 11:59 pm CST.-Entrants must be 18 years old or older.-The BMW R1100R Motorcycle must be picked up/have shipment arranged by the winner. Revival will not provide shipping arrangements.-The $500 Revival Cycles Gift Card for parts will be delivered to the winner via email.*If the winner does not claim the motorcycle within 30 days of winning, the prize (motorcycle and gift card) will go to the next builder with the highest number of votes.Head to this link, fill in the required information, and good luck! Stay tuned for updates.revivalcycles.com/pages/revival-stash-1
Moto Guzzi V85 TT Gets The Titanium Exhaust Treatment // Revival Daily 120 Revival Cycles 2021-09-10 | This 2019 Moto Guzzi V85 TT still has a ways to go before we're done with it cosmetically, but we couldn't wait to get some heat in the 2-2 custom titanium exhaust that we fabricated for it. One of our favorite things to see when we build custom exhausts is the titanium pipes oxidizing for the first time and taking on their distinct spectral blue colors as they heat up. So naturally, we had to catch it on camera for y'all to see!Tools :shop.revivalcycles.com/motorcycle-parts/toolsRevival Gear:shop.revivalcycles.com/revival-in-house/revival-gear-apparelIf you require anything else, drop us an email at orders@revivalcycles.com and we'll get it for you!If you require technical assistance or have technical questions, email us at techsupport@revivalcycles.com
The Best Bar End Mirrors // Revival Cycles Tech Talk #51 Revival Cycles 2021-08-11 | Looking for a simple but elegant upgrade for your bike? Bar-end mirrors are a quick addition that will elevate your motorcycle's profile. We have tested many options, and Alec's here to guide you through selecting and installing the best mirrors that we've found to make your ride the best it can be.revivalcycles.comThese mirrors and many more are available on our website. Any of the tools, adaptors, or accessories necessary to install them are also available for sale on our website:Mirrors and Adapters used in the video :Oberon Adjustable Bar End Mirror - shop.revivalcycles.com/oberon-adjustable-bar-end-mirrorMotogadget m.View Spy Clamp-On Mirror - shop.revivalcycles.com/motogadget-m-view-spyMotogadget m.View Bar Adapter Pair - shop.revivalcycles.com/motogadget-m-view-bar-adapterGrips used in the video :Posh Waffle Style Grips - shop.revivalcycles.com/posh-waffle-style-gripsTools :shop.revivalcycles.com/motorcycle-parts/toolsRevival Gear:shop.revivalcycles.com/revival-in-house/revival-gear-apparelIf you require anything else, drop us an email at orders@revivalcycles.com and we'll get it for you!If you require technical assistance or have installation questions email us at techsupport@revivalcycles.com
Max Hazan Customizes the Holy Grail in LA // Revival Daily 119 Revival Cycles 2021-07-17 | Revival takes a detour on the way to the airport to get a lengthy tour of Max Hazan's studio apartment/sweatshop converted into a world-class custom motorcycle fabrication shop. Alan and Max catch up on the organic approach to learning how to build motorcycles while Max shows us his sousaphone, makes sure that we know he lifts weights, and demonstrates the critical points of chuck-key safety. Sit back and enjoy part one of our LA trip!
Revival 59 Club Triumph // Revival Build Bio No 013 Revival Cycles 2021-04-24 | Our client wanted to pay homage to the 59 Club and build a bike reminiscent of the vintage Triumph café racers ridden by the Rockers and priests who were members of the club. At the same time, they wanted some of the modern improvements of a stock 21st-century Triumph. We started with a 2016 Bonneville T120 fresh off the factory floor and made some significant upgrades to give it the look and feel of a bike six decades older. revivalcycles.comManufacturer: TriumphYear: 2016Model: Bonneville T120Body WorkFabricated vintage style tank rack mountingFabricated front fender mountsTank and side panels painted Motone front and rear fenderMotone gas capshop.revivalcycles.com/custom-aluminum-gas-cap-flat-top-ventedFront and rear fender polishingBates style vintage tail lightZard aluminum side panelsLucas 7” headlightshop.revivalcycles.com/7-vintage-lucas-headlight-bucketHalcyon bar end mirrors w/ custom adapters shop.revivalcycles.com/halcyon-british-bar-end-835Kellermann Bullet front and rear turn signalsshop.revivalcycles.com/bullet-atto-rbChrome dipped, polished, and hand-painted tank and side panels Custom embroidered seatSuspensionFront: Stock suspension with Ohlins front spring kitPolished the upper and lower triple trees, fork lowers, and chromed the fork covers.Rear:OhlinsWheelsPolished front and rear hubs EngineTEC Performance CamTEC D-Cat X PipeVance and Hines SilencersPower CommanderDynoJet AutotuneDNA Performance Air FilterPolished the Primary Cover, Stator Cover, Gearbox Cover
Revival at The Roland Sands Moto Ranch Invitational // Revival Daily 116 Revival Cycles 2021-02-20 | Team Revival enjoys an exclusive, socially distanced motorcycle show, the inaugural Moto Ranch Invitational, deep in northern California's wine country. Alan and the team ride some very cool bikes, take in the beautiful vistas, watch some sweet stunts, and rip around the most treacherous motocross track you’ll ever find in a prestigious vineyard. Later, Alan talks shop with his buddy Roland Sands and hangs out with various moto world friends.revivalcycles.com
Revival Ascot FT500 // Revival Build Bio No 012 Revival Cycles 2021-01-29 | A client who is a new rider wanted a full custom lightweight, fun to ride motorcycle with just the right amount of flash and lots of subtle custom features. Starting with the underrated Honda FT500 Ascot was a big challenge, but it offered an electric start, a big 500cc single-cylinder thumper engine with lots of torque, and steady reliability. Most of all, it is a solid choice for a new rider as it’s lightweight, agile, and super easy to fling around.revivalcycles.comFor more on this build click here:revivalcycles.com/motorcycle-builds/revival-ascot-ft500If you want to purchase some of parts seen on the bike click on the links below:MotoGadget mo.Unit shop.revivalcycles.com/motogadget-m-unit-basicMotoGadget Motoscope Minishop.revivalcycles.com/motogadget-motoscope-miniDeluxe mo.Unit Wiring Kitshop.revivalcycles.com/revival-cycles-deluxe-m-unit-wiring-kitDual Anti-Gravity 4-cell batteries (wired in parallel)shop.revivalcycles.com/antigravity-4-cell-small-case-batteryBattery Cable Kitshop.revivalcycles.com/revival-cycles-battery-cable-kitRick’s MotoSport Electric Regulator/Rectifiershop.revivalcycles.com/lifepo4-optimized-mosfet-permanent-magnet-regulator-rectifierRadiantz flexible LED rear tail light/brake light with integrated turn signalsshop.revivalcycles.com/flexible-turn-and-brake-led-tail-lightDyna coilshop.revivalcycles.com/dyna-coils-dual-outputLSL Superbike low “X” barsshop.revivalcycles.com/lsl-superbike-low-aluminum-x-bar-handlebars-1-1-8Domino throttle assemblyshop.revivalcycles.com/domino-rally-vintage-throttleUniversal Throttle Cable Kitshop.revivalcycles.com/revival-cycles-signature-universal-throttle-cable-kitKustom-Tech Classic Cable Pullshop.revivalcycles.com/kustom-tech-classic-line-cable-clutch-lever-assemblyUniversal Brake/Clutch Cable Kitshop.revivalcycles.com/revival-cycles-signature-universal-brake-or-clutch-cable-kitPosh Amal black/sparkle grips, ⅞” shop.revivalcycles.com/posh-amal-style-gripsOberon bar end mirrorsshop.revivalcycles.com/oberon-bar-end-mirrorsSniper II brake hoses and fittingsshop.revivalcycles.com/search.php?search_query=sniper%20§ion=productMotoGadget MotoScope Minishop.revivalcycles.com/motogadget-motoscope-mini
