1979 Harley Davidson FXEF 1200

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To make it look similar to what it looked like when my uncle had it

 

What motivated you to start your project?

It was a Hand me down from an uncle that passed away.

 

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

Lowered it, racked it, and Polished the engine cases. All while retaining all the stock parts. Including the AMF on the gas tank.

What are you most proud of?

How clean and perfect it looks. Oh and the polished cases and polished nickel plated drive chain

 

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

It is a constant winner at any Ohio bike shows it has been in and recently it has been awarded Best of show in TWO different Thunder Roads Ohio Championship bike shows. So I guess people really admire my build.

 

6 Comments

  • Mark says:
    October 16, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    Great attention to detail. Love that paint!

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  • Doug Baumgardner says:
    October 16, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    This is the most absolutely cleanest,most classy shovel you will ever see !!Personally my all time favorite!This bike is gorgeous and perfect!!

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  • Steven says:
    October 18, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    I guess changing the seat, pipes, and foot controls by ordering parts out of a catalog is a ” build”…

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  • Mark Gaertner says:
    October 29, 2018 at 6:53 am

    Steve…. should you ever get the chance to view that bike you would give it the credit it deserves and know that that build was not a out of catalog build.

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  • Carl Latronica says:
    January 14, 2019 at 1:23 am

    Outstanding machine, your time and patience has showed the quality of this build. There’s more than a catalog build here..

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  • James Bussey says:
    March 16, 2021 at 8:07 pm

    Who the hell would give this bike an “awful” on the 5 star rating?

    Envy is powerful motivator I guess.

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1979 Harley Davidson FXEF 1200
Fondly known as: The Heavy Bike
Time spent: Over 2000
Motorcycle cost: $6500.00 used
Money spent: Too Much
Engine: H-D 1200cc Shovel Head
Intake: AMF factory Carb
Exhaust: Drag pipes
Transmission: Factory 4-speed
Frame: Factory frame with raked fork cups to give it a 13 degree rake.
Suspension: Stock suspension but shorter tubes and shocks
Wheels, tires and brakes: Factory spokes triple chromed with Dunlop tires
Finish – Paint: Multi Flake pearl paint that looks like the factory brown is certain light. I also looks either gold, green or cherry red depending on the light.

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