1979 Harley Davidson FXEF Shovelhead Custom

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To make dreams ~, reality .

What motivated you to start your project?

It was my destiny, I have been working on this goal my whole life,, been they countless setbacks, numerous times of possibilities to just have fate interven, & change life’s direction ,,but in the end my focus & determination overcame all adversity & prevailed !!! This bike should & Will grace the cover of every motorcycle enthusiast publication there is!! I in no way mean to sound like a douche, I am just 100% confident that this bike takes all of the love ,desire, blood, sacrifice & determination ,that I have put Into it & reflects it in award winning fashion !!

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

I made everything I could,, i crafted everything in a small shop that i have made next to a small rented house that me and my lady share with our new baby son, the support and belief that she had in me is the reason this dream entered I to reality..

What are you most proud of?

Doing what I said I could & will do, every single aspect .

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

WoW,, is what I hear alot, along with holy shit,, & alot of breathless smiles & head nods. I took a chance on May 18th 2019 & entered it unfinished & not running into a anniversary show being held @ Tucson Harley Davidson ,, and I took home “Best Bobber”,, so I am ecstatic & extremely optimistic about its final debut.

6 Comments

terrance keene says:

June 5, 2019 at 8:48 am

Very cool build man. Glad you posted this!

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Dallas Fletcher says:

June 6, 2019 at 1:49 am

This bike needs to be seen !! Please share !!! & for finished pics please email me at

[email protected]

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Kurt Feldmann says:

June 12, 2019 at 2:51 pm

Lots of imagination and heart and soul to make a vision and a dream come to life, who can say they’ve done that in their lifetime ? Way cool, good job Dallas.

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Jennifer Malve says:

June 12, 2019 at 3:16 pm

I’m so proud of you! You did it, cheers many more to come…..
Love Jennifer

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Z.Fletcher says:

June 12, 2019 at 5:59 pm

Proud of you son..as always …mom

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Kortney Tingelhoff says:

June 15, 2019 at 2:49 pm

Dallas, WOW! What an accomplishment. I am truly grateful to have been able to not only hear your plans for this bike, but to also watch you bring it to life. What an inspiration your journey has been. I’m so happy for you and I anticipate great success in your future. Congratulations Dallas, your hard work and determination paid off, and is an inspiration to many. Love ya man -Kortney

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1979 Harley Davidson FXEF Shovelhead Custom

Fondly known as: NO LOAFING

Time spent: A lifetime,, 🤘 ,,hands on actually about 120 days

Motorcycle cost: 3000

Money spent: 2000 + my labor

Engine: Stock 1979 fxef 80ci.

Intake: I rebuilt the zenith carburetor & made a custom mini teardrop air cleaner, using misc motorized bicycle parts.

Exhaust: Black shotguns

Transmission: 4 speed cowpie, w/ a hand crafted “foot clutch, jocky shift setup ,I made all the linkage out of 1/2 ratchet extensions & 3/8 steel tube . Clutch, is a brand new BDL competitor setup mated to a new BDL 2” open primary.

Frame: Frame is a stock 79 fxef frame painted a light dull copper.

Suspension: Stock 4sp swingarm with lowered shocks & painted trim , also modified to join the fender in articulation.

Wheels, tires and brakes: WHEELS – 21″, in the front w/ a 17 x 4.5 HD wheel in the rear both spoke in configuration,, TIRES – front is a metzeler 90/90/21 Rear is a bridgestone 180/55/17 BRAKES – no front brake , rear is a Ultima 4 piston caliper att to a billetproofdesigns single rr caliper, steel braided one piece line w/ black anodized brake switch banjo bolt combo.

Finish – Paint: The paint is being performed locally as we speak it will be a custom airbrushed western wanted poster wind torn across the front of the tank,, the base is a Cotton white, the frame is copper in color , & the seat is a tricolor cowhide fur & all !! This overall theme represents the 3 C’s that made up Arizona cattle,copper&cotton, I love where I’m from & my states state’s contribution to America!!

Accessories: All custom accents w/ chrome pike acorn nuts, billet spike grips,throttle, forward control foot & toe pegs, chrome rocket oil tank ,,I made the seat the handle bars the key plate the control linkage the rear fender mounting, license bracket ,tail light mount,air cleaner & all kinds of small things needed to bring her to life. Please give me an opportunity to show you the full bike after the tins come out of paint !!!! But like I said unfinished she’s already recieved a standing ovation!!!