2005 Harley-Davidson Road King

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

I always wanted a custom blue bike to bring to sturgis. I want to be able to be seen and heard everywhere. For years I’ve wanted to build one and be proud of it.

What motivated you to start your project?

I’ve been riding and been around motorcycles for years. Since my son knew about bikes i have told him what I’ve always wanted for a motorcycle. Plus my mother always knew that i wanted to build a custom bike, so she helped push me into making it happen.

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

The paint job on the bike probably the most unique. It is a one off, so i know noone will ever have the same color as mine. Also i put my bike in the Christmas parade and my mother put a ribbon on the front brace for my driving lights. So that is now a permanent fixture on the bike. What better of a guardian angel to have with me when i ride.

What are you most proud of?

I’m most proud of the entire build. Except for the paint job itself, i added everything to it. I built it myself. I took the tins off, brought them to the painter, and put them back on. So i can say i actually built it myself. Also my mom got to see me have the bike I’ve been dreaming about for years. When i went to buy the bike she was with me. She saw how happy i was to get it. Than over the years watch it transform into what it is now. She told me about her breast cancer and i vowed at that point to make sure she saw the bike become what it is. She saw me take it to sturgis last year and show off my creation. That makes me so proud of the work sweat and tears of building this bike.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Awesome color. Love the attention to detail. Wheels look great. Air ride is awesome. The black and chrome contrast is amazing. Looks great.

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Specifics

Classification: Bolt-on/Daily Rider

Make, Model & Year: 2005 Harley-Davidson Road King

Fondly known as: Lucille

Time spent: Not enough

Engine: 88 cu in stage 2 with 235 cams and true dual exhaust.

Intake: Fuel injected with an Arlen Ness monster sucker intake.

Exhaust: True dual exhaust. Cobra headers. CFR slip ons.

Transmission: Stock 5 speed transmission

Frame: Frame is stock 05 Harley.

Suspension: Front suspension is progressive shocks. Rear suspension is a dirty air suspension with JNR fast up kit added on.

Wheels, tires and brakes: Front wheel is a 21 inch fast spoke. The rear is a 16 inch fast spoke to match. Black spokes with chrome nipples.

Finish – Paint: Custom house of kolor paint. Three shades of blue with a slight purple hue for a color changing appearance. The bike looks blue in certain light. Purple in different light. Almost dark blue/ black at night. There are medium sized blue and silver flake in the paint, with 13 layers of pearl and clear.

Accessories: The bike has a reckless fairing on front with a cut down shorty windshield. Kenwood had unit with 4 polk db speakers in it with a soundigital amp. 16 inch bars. Harley edge cut levers. Aftermarket mirrors. Arlen Ness hand grips. Harley shift linkage. Klockwerks front fender. Custom performance machine cross design for boards. LED lights all around. LED color changing halo headlight. LED underglow under my frame, saddlebags, motor, and tank. Arlen Ness rear end. Extended saddlebags. Custom inner bag liners. Bad dad LED taillights. Air ride suspension. SOB center stand.