1967 Harley-Davidson Flh motor

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Different . Building it for me . Creating something that the more you look at it the more stuff you find and pouring my passion into the bike .

What motivated you to start your project?

Passion for motorcycles . Love creating things with my hands and enjoying the process of building a bike and exploring the open road

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

I handmade everything on the bike except frame and front end . Split coffin tanks, split oil bag, split seat, fender , handlebars, exhaust, wheel spacers, one-off blacksmithed pieces all made in my 200 square foot garage

What are you most proud of?

Building my first 1967 generator shovel, that runs , and stops and turns heads. Breathing life back into a machine that was abandoned and lost its way .

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Most responses I get iut if the bike range from- unique, different , detailed , clean, bad ass .

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Specifics

Classification: Chopper/Bobber
Make, Model & Year: 1967 Harley-Davidson Flh motor
Fondly known as: SPLIT DECISION
Time spent: 45 days
Motorcycle cost: 1,200
Engine: Harley Davidson generator shovel
Intake: S&S super e
Exhaust: Handmade custom exhaust with brass tips
Transmission: Harley Davidson 4 speed ratchet top
Frame: Straight leg aftermarket frame
Suspension: Rigid frame for 180 wide tire
Wheels, tires and brakes: Spool hub 21 inch wheel, 18 inch rear wheel , both wheels fitted with Michelin commander 3 . Performance machine rear brake caliper and wave rotor
Finish – Paint: Charlie Tyre painter Gold leaf , silver marble and diamond flake
Accessories: Handmade seat , handmade handlebars that I grooved on mini lathe , grooved wheel spacers also handmade , diamond pattern grips, tc bros aluminum throttle

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