Welcome to Sons of Thunder Metric Cycles
Breaking News
8.30.2007
This business is for sale!!
For more information, interested parties should contact owner Pete Rambo at 803-712-1258 or pete@sotmc.com . Details are being determined, however I do know at this point the sale will include the name, website, blueprints and/or drawings as well as cnc programs for most of our parts. (Our US Patent for Phantom Fork Bolts as well as all possible variations is an option. It applies to both American and Metric motorcycles.)
Some equipment is also available including a small cnc programmed for our raked trees, struts and various other parts. Fixturing, tooling and prototype pieces and assorted extra parts, etc are available, along with a 2HP buffer, etc... Bob/CAD V21, cad/cam software and technical manual/video is included.
Six months of guidance/technical help as well as a five year non-compete agreement are included.
Serious inquiries ONLY, please.
3.17.2007
NEW 6º Trees for several models!!
These raked trees are now machined in-house and offered at the amazingly low price of $479!! Currently, they are in stock for the VT1100 and VT750 ACE. (VT750 Spirit machined upon request.) 6º trees for the VTX1300s will be ready by the end of March '07, and the VLX600s by late April... Same great polish and price. Call to reserve yours today!
Kits include:
- Complete tree in polished T-6061 billet aluminum
- New lower bearing and dust seal. Race pressed into place.
- A set of our patented Phantom Fork Bolts and install tool.
- Triple plated pinchbolts.
- Complete installation instructions.
4.29.2006
Brace Yourself!

- We are pleased to announce that we have added fork braces to the list of parts we can machine in-house. Pictured here is a custom brace for a VT750 chop called 'The General Lee.' More details in the 'Tree/Risers' section of our catalog.
- Other news... we are currently raising capital to manufacture and distribute a number of our Phantom Fork Bolt designs. Interest has been very good.
- We are machining one-of sets of Phantom Fork Bolts for guys who want a special design on their tree top. Call for pricing and model availability.
2.24.2006

- We now have our Phantom Fork Bolts Patented. US Patent # 6994366. The nature of the patent covers both the hidden installation and the freed upper surface as our exclusive canvas.
- Released yesterday are the first of several designs, including 6Shooter, 8Ball, Craps, and Spades, for some VT1100s, the VT750 ACE and the VTX1800.
- More models will follow as soon as we can get them into production.
- Custom designs are possible.
- Dealer inquries welcome.
- More pics in the gallery and in the 'Tree/Risers' section of our catalog.
12.12.2005
Three big announcements.
- 240 swingarm exchange for VTX. Best price on the market at $435 in the raw, or $495 in gloss black powdercoat. See Frame section for more details.
- Frames! We now have frames for the VT750s, and VLX600! Simply drop your motor into these frames and have all the H-D options for wheels and accessories... See Frame section for details.
- Patent completed! Our Phantom Fork Bolts are now patent protected. The number will be issued in the coming weeks. We have some very special designs in the works and are beginning to look for a way to mass market these.
07.15.2005 Custom Trees. Custom 0º and 5º tress are done for the Honda Sabre and 750 ACE. Tomorrow, we will be doing final fititing and testing before beginning production. There is a special discount on these trees THIS WEEK ONLY! See the Tree page for details. Stock trees are cast aluminum, ours are carved from solid T-6061 billet . Not only ride safe -- ride in style! Check out the gallery and see the folder with pics of the 0º tree done by SOTMC. Pics of the 5º on a bike will be up later this weekend.
04.24.2005 Step away from stock. Mid-May SOTMC is expecting to have it's first set of custom triple trees for metrics. Keep an eye out for it -- it's comin' fast. Ride Safe!
04.02.2005 Hotter by the minute. Three words -- iron cross struts. Go beyond the plain and check out the newly released Iron Cross Struts by SOTMC.
03.30.2005 Drop it like it's hot -- not the bike -- the back end of it. SOTMC has released the new Sickle Strut. This strut is available in different lengths depending on how low you want to go. It's carved from a single piece of metal, so don't let the design fool you. Keep an eye on the suspension section because new designs are on the way.
- SOTMC is proud to announce that we are now distributors for MBW Motorcycle products.
- SOTMC is proud to announce that we are now distributors for Xtreme Revolution Motorcycle fenders and other accessories.
- SOTMC is proud to announce that we are now a Baron Custom Accessories Dealer.
- SOTMC is proud to announce that we are now an Aeromach distibutor. We are adding hundreds of new products
- SOTMC now publishes a periodic email newsletter with specials, announcements and updates. If you would like to subscribe or unsubscribe, please update your profile.
- I'm stoked! Had our first booth at a show! Small beginnings, I know, but still a lot of fun. We participated in a car show that was part of a local festival. (Rock around the Clock... Historic Winnsboro is blessed with the OLDEST CONTINUOSLY running town clock in the USA, since around 1803, or so.... Okay, so you are only moderately impressed.) Anyway, we had a booth focused more on powdercoat than bikes, but had a great time meeting area builders. Our most recent engine jobs (a VT1100C in red and black, and an early 50's flathead ford in purple and gold) were on display.
- Phantom Fork Bolts for the VTX1800s, Sabres and 750s have been released... finally! But, the really cool part, we decided to play around with our newfound canvas and had some made with an iron cross on the top. As if that wasn't enough, I though I'd see if I could powdercoat the background and keep the top polished surface clean. Order a set of Phantom Fork Bolts for a real custom touch.
Consider the possibilities!
- NEW! Polish Exchange. Get the shiny stuff with out the wait. We ship polished parts to you. you swap and have ZERO down time during riding season! Link is on our polish page.
- SOTMC.com is now an authorized dealer for DynoJet and Power Commander products. See individual model pages, or email us if you do not see what you want!
- 90º chromed intake for single carb VLXs!! Ready for a significant horsepower boost? Details here...
- Powdercoating... We can now powdercoat small and medium sized parts. Call or email for pricing and color choices. Quick turnaround time, too!! HOT, HOT, HOT!!! We have phosphorescent (glow in the dark) powder additive along with five different metallic additives. These work best with light or transluscent colors....
- Polishing...Great polishing with the quickest turn around on the planet!! Well, not always, but 2-3 days is the NORM!! See some pieces here.
Patent Pending!
- We have 'Patent Pending' status. Phantom Fork Bolts!! Testing went very well and production has begun for the VLX, Honda 750s, Road Star, VTX 1300 and 1800, Valk and VT1100s cruisers (including the Sabre). Sale prices right now!! Reduced from $80/pair for the polished caps and $95/pair for the chromed nuts (Now available!!) . Customers for the first batch have been very excited about this new product. Other models will follow. Have a specific request? Contact us.
Attention Occasionally, we need field testers for products before launching them. If you are interested in being one of our field reps and contributing to our base of knowledge, please e-mail us your name, make, model, year, and any other pertinent information. We will select (usually by lottery) two or three reps to test each new part. If you are selected you will be given the part to test, then we would like your honest review for improving the product, or to post on our website. In most cases, you will keep the part for a deep discount on retail price, unless there is an issue we need to address. |