1961 Harley Davidson Panhead

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

The vision for the bike was to use  a frame I found that was done at Denver’s choppers in the early 70s.  From there the goal was  to build her skinny and high ( sitting on 18” rear 21” front)  I knew I wanted to keep her simple and clean with a Panhead heart.

What motivated you to start your project?

I wanted to build something cool to ride.

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

I fabricated the handle bars, made mid controls out of kicker pedals, made the sissy bar out of stainless , oil tanks and fender mounts and made a stainless chain guard …. Everything was made with the goal in mind… skinny simple and clean

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of  coming up with a vision a long term goal and seeing it all the way through.. I guess the overall lines of the bike I am most proud of. I made sure that whenever  you walked around my bike  360 from every angle she had good lines.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

WOW!!!

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Specifics

Classification: Chopper/Bobber
Make, Model & Year: Harley Davidson Panhead 1961
Fondly known as: The chop
Time spent: ? It’ took a year
Motorcycle cost: Alot
Money spent: Too much
Engine: 61 panhead
Intake: Ss super e
Exhaust: Paugcho
Transmission: 1961 4 speec
Frame: 1948 wishbone
Suspension: None
Wheels, tires and brakes: Stock panhead drum brake Original 16” starhub on rear….. 21” spool wheel on front. Avon tires
Finish – Paint: Mint green. Chemical candy customs
Accessories: Hand made bars, chain guard. sissy bar and mounts made by me

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