Introducing the RACE GLIDE R01 724, Northern Growl Garage’s first Road Glide-based project, crafted to showcase their ingenuity at the 2024 Motor Bike Expo in collaboration with Andreani/Ohlins. This exceptional machine embodies precision, performance, and unparalleled craftsmanship, completed in an impressive timeframe of just a month and a half.
To enhance performance and versatility, Northern Growl Garage selected the Brock’s Performance Bagger Swingarm to complete their build.
This swingarm extends the wheelbase by 3 inches over the stock configuration, providing improved stance and enhanced chassis tunability. Equipped with billet 3-position shock mounts (1/2-13 thread), it offers multiple ride height options—stock height, -1 inch, and -2 inches—ensuring flexibility to match diverse riding styles.
The design also includes a billet bolt-on brake stay, engineered to seamlessly integrate with the OEM brake hanger for reliable braking performance. True to Brock’s Performance’s reputation for innovation, the swingarm is entirely bolt-on, compatible with the OEM rear wheel, spacers, and pulley, as well as aftermarket rear wheels for those looking to further customize their setup.
With the addition of this premium swingarm, the RACE GLIDE R01 724 gains both form and function, delivering a riding experience that’s as versatile as it is dynamic.
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The motorbike has been customized in about a month and a half, starting with an upgrade of the engine (M8 107) to which the cams were replaced with S&S 465s for an immediate response at low revs. At the same time we installed the plate, oil pump and 55mm S&S manifold replacing the HD OEM plastic one. As we didn’t want to remove the chrome, we relied on Trask for the derby and cam covers by installing an Assoult filter and thus have everything on sight.
Performance was finally enhanced by a Dynojet mapping created ad-hoc and tested on the road. Hearth of the changes have been the inverted front-end by Ohlins (model FGR203) with dedicated plates, Ohlins HD044 rear shock absorbers with replacement and installation of progressive springs, and Brembo radial braking system front/rear with oversized Galfer discs (330mm at the front). We decided to create a clean motorbike using only few brands but of a high standard and Kraus was one of the best choices when it came to the controls (risers + dashboard), footrests and linkage.
The front footpegs are positioned higher than the usual aftermarket ones and this allows for a sportier use. The new LePera Tailwhip creates a sleeker line thanks to the raised tail and for this occasion we chose the ‘long’ version to allow the rider a possible lowered position at high speeds. The motorbike was previously equipped with a Bassani 2:1 short exhaust, but for the chosen colour scheme we opted for a Trask 2:1 short (not really knowing what we were getting into)… so far the best choice: fuller and deeper sound than the other aftermarket brands.
The carbon is an integral part of the work. Rigorously made in Italy, it replaces the mudguards (front/rear), heat shields, side panels and the dash cover. It is worth highlighting the fact that some parts were created directly in our garage.
For the painting we relied on Andrea Kustom Family Milano who interpreted the project to perfection, creating a “racing” but not extreme coloring, thus keeping an elegant tone but at the same time reminding us of the current Baggers engaged in the most famous American championship.
We could not fail to finish “the piece” with Baja Designs front lights and Custom Dynamics rear lights, bags cut for a sportier look and a ceramic coating to protect the painting (by Ceramic Pro Milano Ovest).
About Northern Growl Garage
Harley, myth and passion – Do you wake up every day dreaming of reaching exciting new destinations on your motorbike? Are you looking for freedom and innovation? Then Northern Growl Garage is the right place for you. For years we have been travelling the world on our Harley-Davidson meeting enthusiasts and sharing that same desire for independence with a community of friends. This is why we know how to select high-quality parts and accessories perfect to personalise your motorbike: parts from the best brands and for all models (Sportster, Dyna, Softail, Bagger and Trike). www.northerngrowlgarage.com