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An almost iconic custom part of the past is the Bates solo seat. Sleek looking and easy to mount it was and is the seat of choice for many choppers and bobbers. These reproductions are meticulously made after the period accessories, with no detail left out. This means the detachable leather cover is fixed to the correctly fabricated and zinc-plated base plate with Phillips screws and countersunk washers.

Headlights which replace the OEM part on FX and XL models. Include chrome rims and rubber seals.

Accurate reproduction of the original headlamp as used on 1920-1928 models.

Modern gel or Li-Ion batteries offer a significant advantage - they are leak-proof. Those who ever experienced spilled acid in the battery tray, on the frame, on the swingarm, etc. will highly appreciate this fact. On the other hand, owners of classic bikes do like the looks of their original energy store and the corresponding cover and mounts. With a Bates BattBoy Battery Box you can have the best of both worlds, because what looks like a period 32 amp 12V accumulator on the outside can house a safe, modern battery within. Just hook it with two eyelet wires to the terminals on the bottom of the lid and you are all set. When using suitable Antigravity versions you even have storage room left for a few small spare parts, safety vest, emergency beer, etc. Ain't this one heck of a cool solution for an old problem?

Modern gel or Li-Ion batteries offer a significant advantage - they are leak-proof. Those who ever experienced spilled acid in their horseshoe oil tanks will highly appreciate this fact. On the other hand, owners of classic bikes do like the looks of their original energy store and the corresponding cover and mounts. With a Bates BattBoy Battery Box you can have the best of both worlds, because what looks like a period type HM5 6V accumulator on the outside can house a safe, modern battery within. Just hook it with two eyelet wires to the terminals on the bottom of the lid and you are all set. Perfect for 6 to 12 volts electrical system conversions, too. When using suitable Antigravity versions you even have some storage room left for a few small spare parts, safety vest, Cuban cigars, etc. Ain't this one heck of a cool solution for an old problem?

Tired of beeping your stock horn that sounds like a scooter or a golf cart? At 139dB (!) the air horns made by the Italian company STEBEL have 3 times the sound power of a typical OEM horn, loud enough to convince other drivers that there‘s a derailed freight train barreling down on them. The classic type is chrome-plated, perfectly suited for your shiny exterior motor finish. The black version is the choice of bikers who prefer that dark look. It perfectly blends into black motors. Stebel air horns are easy to install, no extra tubes, no trumpets, no special brackets, they can simply be fitted in the same place of the original horn. Must use the supplied relay.

Our reproductions of the original Harley-Davidson generators from 1958→ feature unparalleled craftsmanship. In these Harley-Davidson generator replicas, for example, the connections between the armature winding and the commutator are spot-welded instead of soldered, which significantly increases durability. The insulation of the armature fields is made from hard maple wood rather than paper, further enhancing quality and longevity. You can rely 100% on these Harley generators, no matter how far the road takes you. They are perfect for restoring Harley-Davidson vintage bikes, custom bikes, classic motorcycles, and Harley classic bikes.
Available as stock replacement for 58 and 65A type generators used on 1958→ models or as a conversion for 1932 - 1957 models, where the earlier 32E 3-brush generator was factory equipment.
This conversion generator has, contrary to the stock 1958→ 58 and 65A type generators, ¼"-24 mounting bolts just like the stock 32E generator and can be used on 1932-1957 models without modification.
Both versions utilize the later style 1958→ armature, which works on 1932-1957 and 1958→ cases. The later style 1958→ (eg WW 13-710) sprocket must be used. The →1957 armature sprocket can NOT be used. Likewise, oil deflector plates and regulators 1958→ must be used. The engine drive gears can remain unchanged.

Original equipment on WLA's so GI Joe was always informed about tanks following. This reproduction looks great on classic civilian bikes, too. The stem is of two-piece construction to allow various positions and an elbow-cleared rear view.

Fits most OEM and custom mirrors. Mounts to all 1” handlebars and holds mirror when no handlebar controls are used.

Classics from the Panhead era. These grips were factory equipment on all 1949-1961 models but can be used on all spiral grips down to 1935 with minor modifications.

No matter if you race at the Baja California 1000 or if you’re on a short trip to the nearby stone quarry, your Bates Baja bars will be ready for it. And on asphalt, too, they cut a fine figure, respectively the rider, as the Bates Baja bars provide a relaxed and upright seating postion. As you would expect from offroad handlebars they feature a cross bar which does not only give additional strength but also comes in handy to mount a GPS system, map holder, accessory bag, etc.

Universal use XLCR Cafe Racer style fairings designed by grandmaster Arlen Ness. They feature a sturdy ABS plastic body and smoked plexiglass windshield. Mounting brackets should be fabricated for individual applications.

Gravel, rocks and roadkill – here’s an awesome tire knowing no fear. Whistle into town, come back home across the fields Steve McQueen style. Do some hooligan racing among friends on the neighborhood dirt track. Or what about that camping trip to that place where the road ends you’ve been postponing all those years? The Bates Baja tires can handle it.
Here’s a family of scrambler tires right on the tracks of the legendary Goodyear Grasshopper, capable of doing it all: ample grip on the road with a tread pattern that will get you out of the deepest ruts off the road.
The Bates tires Baja are the product of Bates’ long experience on diverse gravel, dirt and mud pistas, highways and Autobahns on several continents. For continuous quality control we use them on our daily riders.
We’re having this classic square section tire produced to the highest technical standards. The design matches perfectly most vintage, bobber and chopper style bikes. The available wheel sizes can be freely combined. Your next vintage scrambler project should be awesome.
It’ll give that extra twist to that off-the-wall vintage rigid project of yours, or use it to give a whole new attitude to your custom bobber or 70th style swingarm.
The tires are certified for speeds up to 190 kph.

Leaving the road on your Sporty you risk the underbody of your bike being rock blasted by nasty gravel particles. There are ruts and potholes just waiting to scrape your frame. Fallen tree branches, beetles, manure – many dangers for the nether parts of your bike are lurking out there. Good for the motorcyclist who can defy them with the BATES Skid Plate for Sportsters. Easy to install, this beauty protects frame and engine from encounters of the unexpected kind. If you see a certain similarity between this skid plate and the LeBeef skid plate we can tell you: they are not only similar, they’re virtually identical and are designed to the same level of toughness, but they’re made of lightweight aluminium. LeBeef keeps supplying us with his handmade steel skid plates; by agreement with LeBeef we source the aluminium version where it is being made to our high quality standards to earn the right to bear the BATES name.
For adventurous Sportster riders who keep an eye on the weight of things (usually that of their bike), this skid plate could be a welcome alternative. Friends of steely stuff will continue to find the original version from Sweden in our catalog.

The correct stock replacement shifter knob for 1942→ models. Perfect for restaurations. Also fits hand-shifted models 1930-1941.

Reproduction of the brake drums, pressed from sheet steel, and related parts for rigid frame Big Twins 1937-57.

Reproductions of the custom clutch and brake pedal pads as they were made by the aftermarket supplier Beck in the 1950’s. Deeply serrated for positive, non-slip brake and clutch action. Simply push them onto your pedals with some glue.

Accurate reproduction of the classic Harley-Davidson foot clutch pedal used on Big Twin models with 4-speed transmission and hand shift. Unlike the Jockey Shift setup, this pedal remains in the disengaged position, allowing precise control when starting off or maneuvering at low speeds.
Originally factory-installed from 1941 to 1978, it's also fully compatible with earlier models dating back to 1936 – including Knucklehead, Panhead, and early Shovelhead engines equipped with hand shift mechanisms.
Made from solid steel and built to OEM specifications, this pedal ensures direct, play-free power transfer. The mounting dimensions and splines match factory standards, making it suitable for use in original frames or correctly prepared aftermarket frames.
Ideal for authentic restorations or period-correct custom builds – true to the original in function and look, crafted with modern manufacturing precision.

These two-piece wheel covers are made by the French manufacturer EMD and feature a distinctive embossed design. Mounting hardware is not included and has to be ordered separately. The covers have no tire valve cutouts. These have to be cut as needed.

These rims were standard equipment on all 45 cui./750 cc Twins for front wheels, including WLA military models. These are exact reproductions with correctly sized nipple holes for stock-like spokes.
The bare and black versions even have the correct Kelsey-Hayes (KHW) stamping.

A classic accessory since the 1920’s for front fenders. These rubber mud flaps with rivets fit all models with Springer or Wide Glide forks and stock or similar fenders.

High quality hoses which have a black fabric cover for additional protection and to prevent scratches. Nice nostalgic look and a true alternative to stock hoses.

Reproduction of the oil tanks as used as standard on XLCH models from 1970-1977.

Accurate reproductions of the distinctive horseshoe-style oil tanks as used on Knuckleheads and Big Twin Flatheads 1936-1939. All stampings and fittings precisely match the original counterparts. You will need the exact oil lines for installation. Although these tanks are correct only for one or two model years, they will fit all Big Twin frames 1936-1964 for custom applications.

Whether giving you added ground clearance on a scrambler or tracker, or just for high-and-tight style on other Sportster bikes, the high-temp black painted Shotgun Exhaust Pipes from Lowbrow Customs make quick work of improving your motorcycle's look and sound. Quick and E-Z bolt-on install with the included heavy-duty mounting brackets and hardware.

Replacement cylinders for orignal barrels which have reached their wear limit. Design, finish and workmanship exactly correspond to the stock counterparts.

Inner steel primary chain guards for Panhead models from 1955–1964.

The Bamse saddlebag, made from hefty Italian leather, stands out with its straight-cut shape and handcrafted construction. With a 30-liter capacity, it’s the ideal companion for extended trips and long-distance rides on your Harley. Thanks to its well-thought-out design, there’s room not just for clothes and toiletries, but also for a tent or sleeping bag. Four loops on the lid allow you to strap down additional gear securely. A front pocket provides quick access to flat items like maps or documents.
The back is reinforced on the inside with a steel plate covered in leather, while the outside features an additional layer of leather to protect against contact with the chain guard, shock absorber, or axle.
The Bamse saddlebag is available with a flat back for Softail and rigid frame bikes, or with a contoured back for models with conventional suspension – perfectly suited for a variety of motorcycle types and frame styles.

As nice as stock rigid frame saddlebags, or reproductions of them, may look, for those real long hauls they are not what you would call the ideal solution due to their limited storage room. The leather saddlebags offered here were tour equipment on the bikes that we rode to Patagonia and Fireland and to the Northwest Territories/Canada during the W&W World’s End Runs because they offer plenty of storage room for big luggage and more. They mount with Army style pin-strips or two straps, ideally to our PanAm or original heavy duty luggage carriers which feature the matching holes. Made from tough cowhide leather, with three front straps and chrome buckles to close them.

Wrecking Crew T-Shirt Artist Edition #2:
Charlie Lecach: „Sparkin' hot“ Charlie Lecach is what you could call a multi motorista: He’s driving his hot rod up and down the Cote d’ Azur, and is wearing down his blue jeans and his tools with and around motorcycles. He’s been writing for the international bike press about bike history for the last 30 years, and has been translating every W&W text into immaculate French for almost the same time. If he doesn’t spend his evenings in his private museum filled with rare Harley & Indian themed photos, mementos and collectibles, he also swings a mean pen to come up with illustrations such as this one of a 1947 WLR prototype racer, as ridden by his personal friend and Harley racing legend Leo J. Anthony. In this instance, the rider is a #5 H-D racing spark plug though :)



The "Wrecking Crew Artist Edition" T-shirt series is a campaign featuring artists from all over the world and their very personal interpretations of the "WRECKING CREW" brand and the mindset that goes with it.
Of course, it's not a coincidence that this is all about Harley-Davidsons - and all other classic motorcycle brands.
Ultimately, Wrecking Crew stands for the simple fun of riding motorcycles on the roads of this world, off-road, on flat tracks ... and the joy of fixing, building and designing bikes. Not forgetting the events and the friendships that grow from them. In short: it's all about what is now called custom culture.
The motifs on these T-shirts are designed exclusively for the Wrecking Crew label. The artists come from all areas of fine art and "motorcycle culture": Illustration, tattoo art, pin-striping, painting, photography, AI, design, writing ...
Only high-quality, classic T-shirts of the best cotton quality are used, which are elaborately printed using screen printing technology, with up to 6 colours on the front and back, each as a limited edition of only 100 (one hundred).
Three editions are already available in the W&W store:

Edition 1: "Never Stop Kicking" by Matt Wilkins, aka "Matt Sabbath", a Londoner living in Barcelona with an Instagram channel and 18,000 followers

Edition 2, "Sparking Hot" by Charlie Lecach, Nice, France, long-time specialist author for motorcycle magazines and collector of historic Harley-Davidson objects

Edition 3, ‘Grim Reaper’ by Jeral ‘Artboy’ Tidwell, Californian from Kentucky (or vice versa). As the middle name suggests: likes to play with art.

Edition 4, ‘my work, my blood’ by Trash Polka, aka tattoo artists Simone and Volker, who know how to make needles, ink, music, photography, and painting dance.

The next motifs are already in the pipeline being sketched, sprayed, pinstriped, crocheted, welded, what have you ...

High quality 5-panel caps which we have made in the USA. They sport an embroidered Wrecking Crew est. 1979 logo, a curved visor and come with velcro closure, so one size fits all heads.

This is very likely the last tool bag you will buy. Made from 3.5 mm cowhide throughout, which is even doubled in critical spots. Two wrap-around straps and two mounting straps with sturdy chrome buckles securely hold it in place even when it is packed to the max. Made to last by expert German saddlemakers in the good old traditional fashion.

After forty years in the saddles of Harley-Davidsons, on long hauls, short trips and race tracks, eventually, we have compiled a tool set, which is the must-have combination to perform routine maintenance works and on-the-road emergency repairs. Even on the PanAm Tool Kit was, basically unchanged, part of the equipment we had stashed into the saddlebags. Chain tensioning (primary and secondary), plug changes, oil change, points ignition timing, valve adjusting - for any job, which naturally occurs during long trips, there is exactly the right tool. No compromises. This also counts for quality, because every single component of this kit is a class A tool by renowned manufacturers like Bahco, Walter or Knipex. Admittedly, this ends up a bit more expensive but, on the other hand, this kit is a once-in-a-liftime purchase. A super heavy duty Cordura or canvas roll holds all parts securely and rattle-free in place. In case of loss all single components are available separately.

A smaller sized yet rugged Multitool which features reinforced pliers with replaceable wire cutters, the only Leahterman tool with this feature in the 4” category. Although the Rebar sports a compact and sleek design it combines all tools and features to to get even the toughest jobs done, on the roadside or around the house, making it an indispensable companion in no time.

Configuration: straight knife, serrated knife, file, saw, needlenose pliers, crimp pliers, replaceable wire cutter, replaceable hard-wire cutter, samll screwdriver, large screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, 8 Zoll / 20 cm ruler, can opener, bottle opener, wire stripper, awl, eyelet, all blades and tools lockable,

VHT Wrinkle Plus – Textured Paint for Cylinders and Engine Cases Heat-resistant coating with a distinctive wrinkle finish, developed for Harley-Davidson engine components. VHT Wrinkle Plus is ideal for cylinders and engine cases, giving metal surfaces a matte, textured appearance with a classic performance look. Withstands temperatures up to 180 °C and protects reliably against oil, moisture, dirt, and mild chemical exposure.
Perfect for restorations or custom styling on air-cooled V-twins. The tough surface remains stable under heat — no flaking or fading.
Technical Features: Heat resistant up to 180 °C, Deep matte wrinkle finish, Resistant to oil, degreasers, weather, and light chemicals, Long-lasting protection against rust and corrosion, Suitable for cylinders and engine cases, Easy spray-on application,

Reduce the mess and cleanup required when changing the fluids on your motorcycle. This king size drain pan is designed specifically for use with motorcycles. The low-profile design fits easily under lowered motorcycles and slips beneath rigid frame bikes even when on the side stand. The 10-quart capacity will capture 2 engine oil changes or the complete drain fluids (engine oil, primary and transmission) from one motorcycle. This drain pan is large enough to catch the oil from the entire length of the primary and is sized to hold and drain an inverted primary cover. It features a raised hardware corral, a filter drain surface and a pressure vent hole to prevent oil burping. The drained waste oil is sealed safely inside the pan with gasketed caps and plugs. Convenient carrying handle simplifies transport to an approved waste oil facility.

Allows easy removal and installation of oil filter with 3/8”-drive ratchet. Fits all 14-flute spin-on oil filters. For Twin Cam models 1999→, there is a cut-out to get past the crank position sensor.

This comprehensive manual is aimed at owners and restorers of Harley-Davidson D and R models (1929–1936, 45"/750cc) and is considered one of the most detailed reference works for these series. With over 1,750 photos, including a full color chapter on paint and emblems, the book provides thorough documentation of all relevant technical details.
It includes product information, model identifications, technical specifications, factory bulletins, parts descriptions, dimensions and illustrations, as well as practical instructions for disassembly, repair, testing, and adjustment. Particularly noteworthy are the exploded views, which have not been previously available, such as for the 1929–1934 3-speed transmission, the 1933–1937 "Slant-Top" reverse gear transmission, the 30D generator, Klaxon 11 horn, external band brake, 1930–1936 breaker points, the Mesinger No. 3 saddle, and various wheel hubs. The work is complemented by high-quality factory photos of the different models.
Although primarily intended for D and R model owners, the detailed technical information also provides valuable insights for other Harley-Davidson motorcycles from this era. Printed on glossy paper with a durable spiral binding, the book lies flat on the workbench, making it ideal for practical use.

Small plastic jerrycans which can be easily carried in the saddlebags for those extra miles. UN-approved and suited for all sorts of gas. With pouring spout.