1984.5 Harley Davidson FLHTC

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To make it different than any other.

What motivated you to start your project?

I’m a disabled veteran. Everyone said the half year model there is nothing you can do with it. Challenge accepted.

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

Chopped rear frame and in corporate diamond plate steel on rear frame and swing are covers and home made headlights.

What are you most proud of?

Stretched the dash and painted dog tags from myself and family on it

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Wicked cool.

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Submitted by: Wayne F

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Specifics

Classification: Full-Custom

Make, Model & Year: 1984.5 Harley Davidson FLHTC

Fondly known as: Suzy rotten crotch

Time spent: Picked away at it 2 years

Motorcycle cost: 1000

Money spent: Maybe 3 grand. Built all parts in my garage

Engine: Evo with s&s cams and intake and carb.

Intake: S&S

Exhaust: Home made 2in1 with wrap on headers and 50 cal compressor on end.

Transmission: 5 Speed

Frame: Chopped and fabricated from factory frame

Suspension: Slammers on rear , progressive on front

Wheels, tires and brakes: Black fat spoke

Finish – Paint: Silver and black

Accessories: Fat boy floor boards, oil gauge, 18 wheeler shift linkage, Iraq troop carrier taillight, apes, tach, cut :rear fenders to make one, rear brake pedal, rear fender struts, battery in frame…….,