1981 Harley Fxe

What motivated you to start your project?

Hello bought it from a friend he needed the money offered to lend to him he gave me the title in1998 I took on a project I did body work all my life it’s a 1981 fxe took it all apart made it my own moved 3 times 25 years later bought a house with a garage i tried to get him to ride it he said he won’t ride another man’s horse i tried he wouldn’t

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

I chop and lowered the fender painted it used house of color clear

What are you most proud of?

I’ve had a lot of projects in my life this is one that I enjoy the most 

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

a lot of people like it the details and other call it a trouble head that the only way I have it is because I do my own work

2 Comments

  • anonymous says:

    5

  • Derek says:

    Although I have 2 bikes on here and I want to win, I have to give credit to where credit is due!
    I love a old Shovelhead, that is want first got me into HD bikes!! I love how you made it your own, so damn close to original with your own touch, e.g. the painted battery cover, love it!! Thankful Dennis Kirk still does these online contest so we gearheads can appreciate and see what others are doing so we can take a little bit from each other for our next builds. 5 Star!!

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Specifics

Classification: Classic/Restored
Make, Model & Year: Harley Fxe 1981
Fondly known as: Shovelhead
Time spent: Many
Motorcycle cost: Thirty years ago 1,600 dollars
Money spent: About 3,000
Engine: 80 .060
Intake: S&S super E
Exhaust: Panqo 40 inch slash with baffles
Transmission: 4-speed cow pie ratchet top
Frame: Stock
Suspension: Aftermarket adjustable
Wheels, tires and brakes: 16 frount and rear 41 mm forks
Finish – Paint: Me chevy red house of color clear

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