1973 Harley Davidson FX

Frank C

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Build it as cheep as possible with the parts I got

What motivated you to start your project?

Found a good deal on a shovel

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

Made many parts in my garage.

What are you most proud of?

I split the engine and gutted the trans and build them

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

I built this with my buddy Jerry Merola.  We got a lot of recognition to the shows we took her to,

One Comment

  • Shannon Chavez says:
    February 14, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    The bike is mostly handmade, engine, transmission gone through by owner which builds more pride in bike. Looks Great!

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: Harley Davidson FX 1973
Fondly known as: Skinny shovel
Time spent: 6 months
Motorcycle cost: 3000
Money spent: 5000
Engine: Original 73 case with 80 inch flywheels, cylinders and keith Black pistons. Ported and polished heads.
Intake: Polished S&S manifold and super E.
Exhaust: We made the exhaust.
Transmission: Original 73 we rebuilt with andrews gears
Frame: Original 73 HD frame hardtailed.
Suspension: Original 1970’s Arlen ness springer
Finish – Paint: Nerodue Kustom In north Italy
Accessories: Its a chopper…

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