Work immediately began on a new and improved second-generation machine. This first “real” Harley-Davidson motorcycle had a bigger engine of 24.74 cubic inches (405 cc) with 9.75 inches (25 cm) flywheels weighing 28 lb (13 kg). The machine’s advanced loop-frame pattern was similar to the 1903 Milwaukee Merkel motorcycle (designed by Joseph Merkel, later of Flying Merkel fame.) The bigger engine and loop-frame design took it out of the motorized-bicycle category and would help define what a modern motorcycle should contain in the years to come. The boys also received help with their bigger engine from outboard motor pioneer In January 1905, small advertisements were placed...

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Colbert Seagraves, Viper Motorcycle Company VP of Marketing and Racing Operations, stated, "We are pleased to announce the availability for sale of the world class Viper/Ilmor engine to be used in custom bike applications.  Stephen has won many build offs and shows including 1st Place, Peoples Choice Ultimate Bike Builder's Daytona 2011, 1st Place Radical Rat's Hole Daytona 2011, Best in Show Daytona Biketoberfest 2009, and has either placed 1st or been Best in Show... (OTCQB: VPWI), announced today that its Viper/Ilmor crate engine has been selected by Stephen Galvin of Wikked Steel custom bikes for the IMBBA World Cup Competition.  With his background and experience, he is just the type of custom bike builder we wanted to partner with using our state of the art Viper/Ilmor engine. Our first customer, Stephen Galvin of Wikked Steel, is an accomplished bike builder.  I made my first calls that following Monday and made plans to visit the Viper folks at Daytona Bike.  We met, they looked over two bikes that I had built and was displaying and agreed that it would be mutually beneficial to do business together, and so fell into place the billet jewel of my latest creation.  There on a stand, with flattering lighting was what I knew had to be the engine for this bike.

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