In the last four decades Performance Machine been manufacturing custom motorcycle products and accessories, PM have learned to listen to and appreciate the value of customer comments and feedback. One comment PM are used to hearing pertains to how long it takes from the time you place an order for customized Performance Machine wheels and matching components to when that order arrives to you. Suffice to say, time to manufacture customized products is a big part of the equation, and performance machine want you to read this.
There are many cliches and quotes about "quality" and "handcraftsmanship" that company could insert at this point, but company rather take this opportunity to share with you - the one who waits so patiently for the day when your local PM dealer calls to let you know your packages have arrived and it's time to schedule your bike on a lift - why it sometimes take a little longer to receive your order then you'd like it to.
Performance Machine motorcycle forged wheels - as well as any design matched Image Series components such as rotors, sprockets, and air cleaners - are made to order in 60,000 square foot facility right here in La Palma, CA, USA. That's right, manufacturing, secondary operations, packaging and distribution all happens under company own roof.
PM manufacturing philosophy is centered on the "one-piece flow" process. If you're unfamiliar with it, the concept of one-piece flow is based on the intentional moving of one product at a time between different manufacturing operations. The benefit to this type of manufacturing includes the ability to maintain high quality with shippable product at the end of a work shift. In other words, production is increased and bottlenecks are decreased because PM shop floor isn't bogged down with large numbers of components moving through the shop without their counterparts to build a complete part. Often, people wonder why would an industry leader like Performance Machine make so many specific products to order and, why don't PM have oodles of products lined up and ready to send out the door at a moment's notice? The reason for company approach to manufacturing is based on the nature of the product line. Simply put, there are four different variables that are considered for one wheel order:
Design
Application
Size
Finish
Since Performance Machine offer more than 17 different wheel designs with up to 10 finishes to choose from for 14 sizes and over 20 years of applications, attempting to stock exactly what each and every customer requires without building a huge inventory would be nearly impossible. (Keep in mind that the one-piece flow philosophy does not apply to all Performance Machine product groups. Several of PM core products, such as Brake Systems, Contour Controls, and Accessories, are stocked and on the shelf anxiously awaiting your order.)
The Bottom Line is this: PM understand your enthusiasm for company products, as well as for wanting PM products to appear on your bike sooner rather than later. Company reputation, however, is built on manufacturing the highest quality customized parts and accessories available on the market today and that sometimes takes longer.
Performance Machine (PM) began manufacturing custom motorcycle parts out of a small shop in Paramount, CA in 1970. An inherent talent for machining and fabricating combined with a passion for motorcycles has always been the driving force behind Performance Machine.
Performance Machine begins to manufacture aftermarket front-ends for Harley-Davidson and custom brake systems which included dual action cast calipers, a PM Master Cylinder and cast iron discs. Something PM liked to call "Stop-Fast Brakes" in the 1970's.
Performance Machine starts to manufacture custom wheels for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Early custom PM wheels included the Morris Mag 7-spoke, the Invader 6-spoke, and Mitchell Spun Aluminum Wheels.
Performance Machine improves braking systems with CNC machined billet calipers. Using aerospace grade solid aluminum bar, PM created the strongest, most powerful brake caliper the industry has ever seen.
Performance Machine enters racing to test and prove parts - what better battle-ground. Racing legends like Elmer Trett, Jim McClure, and Scott Russell all took to the track equipped with PM products to torture them under the most strenuous circumstances possible.
Performance Machine improves wheel manufacturing with bolted billet & fusion wheel processes.
Performance Machine continues to lead the industry with revolutionary new products; Forged Billet Wheels and a complete line of Contour products including hand and foot controls.
Performance Machine develops the RSD brand with the "Art of Function" philosophy. The RSD brand was created as lifestyle brand to satisfy the rider who demands aggressive styling but is never willing to compromise function.
Performance Machine designs the industry's most innovative wheel finish – dubbed Contrast Cut. This trademarked finish forever changed how we look at custom motorcycle wheels.
Performance Machine acquires Xtreme Machine to expand PM's product offerings to include more radical product designs for a slightly different kind of motorcycle enthusiast that desires an "Xtreme" design.
Performance Machine currently operates out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility complete with a testing lab. PM continues to set standards in the motorcycle industry with everything from design, testing, manufacturing, and secondary operations performed in-house in order to maintain superior quality.
Never wanting to rest in success, the PM product developement team is always looking to push the boundaries and strive for creative innovation. Practicing this philosophy for over 40 years is our cornerstone for being the best in our industry. And so the Contour Collection wheel portfolio was born.
We're always looking for the next good ride. This time we're adding 2 more wheels to the vehicle and driving into the Forged Off-Road Truck Wheel segment. Well-designed, strategically engineered, born from forged aluminum for strength and speed, and cared for by hand; we make the perfect truck wheel. You want the best? You finally got it. Learn more about our Forged Off-Road Truck Wheels.
2015 marks the 45th anniversary of the Performance Machine company. From 1970 to 2015, PM has stayed true to the original founding idea of superior performing parts with unforgettable aesthetics. We celebrate this in our advertising campaign with the tagline "BE ICONIC" and the slogan "INDIVIDUALISM COMES STANDARD. CHARACTER IS BUILT. ICONS ARE REMEMBERED." So join us and Be Iconic in your circle.
The famous PM factory Big Rig rolled out to hit the motorcycle rally circuit in 1995 as the first display tractor-trailer of its kind in this industry. It was a big statement of how our brand was the leader in the motorcycle aftermarket. Thousands of miles and hundreds of events later, PM’s Big Rig is still a statement for the leading, iconic PM brand. But for this year the Big Blue passes the baton to a fresh new Kenworth® to run the rallies for the 2016 PM BE ONLY ONE Tour.