1997 Harley FXR

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Build a fast,light,low, little bar- hopper

What motivated you to start your project?

This bike had a blown motor, but all the basics were there.  I just had to rebuild the motor and go to my parts shed to dig out some FXR stuff.

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

Inverted front-end, custom wheels, and ghost flames in the paint

What are you most proud of?

the overall finished look of the bike

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1997 Harley FXR
Fondly known as: Project
Time spent: 2 Winters – spare time
Motorcycle cost: original cost $3500 with blown motor
Money spent: $1600 plus parts I already had
Engine: Merch cases, HD pistons,barrels,woods cam, adjustable pushrods
Intake: S&S carb and intake
Exhaust: Thunderheader exhaust, wrapped
Transmission: 5 speed H.D. transmission
Frame: 5 speed H.D. transmission
Suspension: Ness swing arm, rear air shocks, inverted forks
Wheels, tires and brakes: Tires- Bridgestone front 120/70/17 rear 170/60ZR17 Brake calipers and rotors-Opposed piston / Jap
Finish – Paint: Ford metallic black with ghost flames buried deep, done by Al
Accessories: removable bullet fairing,fiberglass front & rear fenders, tombstone taillight, Ness kickstand,signal lights in mirror

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