1996 Santee Custom

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To build a dependable, old school bike that I could tour with.

What motivated you to start your project?

I don’t like newer bikes.

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

Adding an ultra classic air ride suspension.

What are you most proud of?

I’m proud that I did most of the build on my own minus the performance work on the motor.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

People say it has a great old school look as compared to the street glides, road glides and the rest of the big plastic boats on the road that seem to be so popular these days. It’s not a me too.

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Submitted by: William A

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1996 Santee Custom

Fondly known as: Old School Fool

Time spent: Too many

Motorcycle cost: $8000

Engine: Started as a stock80″ Evo. Had it bored .020 over, Andrews EV23 cam Keith black 9.5 to 1 pistons. Port & polished heads with oversize Manley valves, roller rockers, S&S steel breather gear, HY-Lift Johnson lifters, ultima single fire ignition & coil. NGK plugs. All Cometic gaskets. All engine work done by Rennie Elvin at Rendawg’s Iron works in Northern IL

Intake: Harley CV carb wit a performance upgrade.

Exhaust: 2″ Cobra open drags

Transmission: Ultima 6 speed gear set in stock Harley cases. Benn very dependable, 30,000 miles with no issues.

Frame: 1996 Santee swing arm frame

Suspension: Stock 95 electraglide swing arm with ultra classic air ride. Stock 96 heritage softail front end.

Wheels, tires and brakes: Custom chrome rear mag with Dunlop D402/ 130/ 90-16. Front is a stock Harley Heritage spoke wheel wit a Metzeler 130/ 90-16

Finish – Paint: Special order Harley gloss black 6 gal. Split talks with gloss black Heritage fenders.

Accessories: Custom saddlebags from Kelly’s Leather in Northern IL. Matching drag specialties seat, backrest and sissybar bag. Fringed break & clutch lever covers.