2005 Homebuilt Hardtail

Mark A - click this image to see my build

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Put on the longest fork that would fit on my frame without cutting and welding the neck.

What motivated you to start your project?

Always wanted a purple metal flake chopper since 1968/69.

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

Designing, cutting out,welding- making my own rockers for the springer. Remade my sissy bar. Hiding my turn signal switches in the ends of the handlebar grips.

What are you most proud of?

Rockers for my springer, the hidden Turnsignals. The look I wanted.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Cool! I haven’t seen one of those in years!

One Comment

Enoch says:

August 7, 2020 at 1:39 pm

Hell ya, a purple chopper! Killer stretch…Your hard work and design look great man! The pipes are cool too!

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 2005 Homebuilt Hardtail

Fondly known as: Purple

Time spent: Was built before I got it, but I rebuilt it twice myself.

Motorcycle cost: $8000 to start with

Money spent: Hate to say…lost track

Engine: 1984 Evo Andrews EV-5 Excellent power in the 2,500-6,500 rpm range Intake 28 Deg.44Deg. 252 Deg. .530 Exhaust 52Deg. 20Deg 252 Deg. .530 Weisco 10:1 pistons Adjustable pushrods

Intake: S&S shorty, Super E carb with teardrop chrome cover over a K&N filter

Exhaust: Samson Bone Shakers

Transmission: Sputhe 5speed in a 4 speed box

Frame: 2000 Ultima 6” over up 4” Hardtail fit a 200 series tire with a 34* neck

Suspension: Old school springer with twisted front fork and homemade Sugarbear “style” rockers

Wheels, tires and brakes: 16” rear chrome spoke wheel with Metzeler ME880 200/60 VR 16 21” front chrome spoke wheel with mini drum brake

Finish – Paint: Frame was powder coated lollipop purple The tins were repainted with a snowflake pearl base coat with 4 Coats candy purple and 6 coats of clear.

Accessories: Softail seat, Kuryakin grips, hidden purple led lights. And kosco digital adjustable speedometer with trip.