1996 Harley Davidson FXD Superglide

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

My intention when I started my build was to make it a “reliable” stunt bike.

What motivated you to start your project?

I started this project because I kept braking parts. Hooligan riding and Harley’s don’t really get along.

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

The most unique and creative thing I did was installing the dual Tokico calipers in the front. I had to machine roughly .320” off of the spokes on the mag wheels.

What are you most proud of?

I’m most proud of it still being together. I beat the snot out of this thing every time I ride and it just keeps coming back for more.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

People seem to enjoy my bike. Most say “it looks new” but when I tell them the year of it or that it’s been crashed several times, they get blown away.

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Submitted by: Brian K

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1996 Harley Davidson FXD Superglide

Fondly known as: Black Betty

Time spent: Too many and still counting!

Motorcycle cost: Initially $4200

Money spent: Definitely over $5000

Engine: Stock 80 cu. in. EVO engine with an Andrews EV27 cam, Dynatek Ignition, S&S lifters and S&S billet breather gear.

Intake: Mikuni 42 carb with a K&N air cleaner to breathe through

Exhaust: Bassani unstepped, upswept 2 into 1 exhaust system.

Transmission: Stock Harley 5 speed with a BDL extra plate clutch kit installed.

Frame: Stocker than stock. Maybe a little tweaked if anything.

Suspension: Custom Cycle Engineering (CCE) front, rear and top engine mounts, +2” Black fork tubes from CCE, Legend Suspensions AXEO cartridges in the front and 14” REVO-A shocks in the rear.

Wheels, tires and brakes: Besides for the machining I did to the front wheel they are stock 13 spoke mags. Dual Tokico calipers in the front, stock brakes in the rear, for now! The tires I use are scrap tires from a local Harley dealer.

Finish – Paint: The paint on the tins are factory. Powder coating was done by a buddy of mine, Peter, at TP Coatings. All the polishing is all done by yours truly.

Accessories: Biltwell High Tracker handlebars, 6” straight Drag Specialties risers, Biltwell Oxblood grips, LBHP solid riser bushings, GMA fork brace, Saddlemen seat, Ellis Built shift linkage and a knock off LED headlight.