1997 Harley Davidson Softail

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Make a cool ride and keep the cost down

What motivated you to start your project?

Bike was ugly and every time I rode it something else fell off

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

Lowering and extending rear fender mounts beefing up the frame stretching the tanks

What are you most proud of?

Original look low cost

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Can’t hear em over the pipes

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Submitted by: Brooks Rhoads

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Specifics

Classification: Bolt-on/Daily Rider
Make, Model & Year: Harley Softail 97
Fondly known as: Clyve
Time spent: Way to many
Motorcycle cost: $3000
Money spent: $2000
Engine: 100 inch revtech
Intake: S&s
Exhaust: Loud
Transmission: 6 speed ultama
Frame: HD lowered and stretched rear fender supports
Suspension: Stock
Wheels, tires and brakes: 21 in front 16 in rear spokes disk brakes
Finish – Paint: Made the paint booth I’m my basement outta plastic a furnace blower bought at the scrap yard for $5 and it worked great tamco paint toxicity
Accessories: If it’s not the frame it’s an add on

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