1991 Harley-Davidson

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Bring the bike back to life

What motivated you to start your project?

The fun is in the build

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

Lowering and giving it a 50s style paint job

What are you most proud of?

I did it all my self

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

OMG what year is that

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Submitted by: Rachel W

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Specifics

Classification: Bolt-on/Daily Rider

Make, Model & Year: 1991 Harley-Davidson

Fondly known as: Mine

Time spent: 3 months

Motorcycle cost: $2,500

Money spent: 10,300

Engine: S&S oil pump, heads, jugs, pistons. Andrew’s cam,fuelling lifters,S&S easy out push rods. 3-1/2 ” pistons 10.5 compression making it now89 cid.

Intake: S&S super E carb, ported and polished intake

Exhaust: 36″ Sampson fishtail baffled

Transmission: Ultima 6 sp that I have machined some internal parts my self making it shift smoother

Frame: Stock

Suspension: Shotgun air ride , 2 ” drop in forks

Wheels, tires and brakes: 16″ 40 twisted spoke front and rear with Dunlop white wall tires

Finish – Paint: I painted it with artic white and light blue metallic blue with a touch of blue pearl, buried in clear sanded and buffed

Accessories: 14″ apes , lepera seat , stretched rear fender, removable sissy bar