Classification: Chopper/Bobber, Full-Custom
Make, Model & Year: 1999/2023 HD Custom Hardtail Chopper
Fondly known as: Diamond Back Rattler…because it will rattle your back & everything else
Time spent: 3 1/2 years off & on
Motorcycle cost: 1999 FXDL(Motor) $1200, Ultima Wide Tire Hardtail Rolling Chassis $1300
Money spent: All total around $5K
Engine: 1999 HD Twin Cam 88 with a Thunderheart Stand Alone Ignition, 1450cc, 67.44 hp
Intake: 40mm Kehin CV with a Wyatt Gatling Billet Chrome Diamond Air Cleaner
Exhaust: Paughco Chrome 1 3/4″ M-Pipes w/ Tapered 38 in. Mufflers
Transmission: HD Softail Style 5 Speed Trans, 1999 FXDL Primary(with mid shift eliminated) & clutch
Frame: Ultima Wide Tire Hardtail Frame with 34 degree rake & 4″ stretch on downtubes, all 1026 DOM steel tubing
Suspension: Ultima Billet Wide Glide Style Front End with hidden axle
Wheels, tires and brakes: Chrome 60 spoke 16″ x 5.5″rear wheel with a Metzler Marathon 180/60/R16 tire, chrome 60 spoke 21″x 2.15″ front wheel with a Conteninetal Contitour 3.00/21 51H tire
Finish – Paint: Paint is DuPont Lucite Acrylic Laquer GM#65 Light Camel Tan Metalic (1980 GMC Truck). Found paint in Father in law’s basement after he passed away so was no question about what color it was going to be. I did all painting
Accessories: 16″ 1 1/4″ fat bar apes with Diamond grips, Pro One Chrome Diamond mirror, V-Twin Chrome Diamond Taillight, Polishded Aluminum Diamond Coil Cover(I fabricared), & Billet Torpedo Style Forward Controls
12 Comments
Dave has always had a passion for bikes.. He takes pride in himself and that is what makes his work so absofuckinluety awesome.
My brother worked hard building this bike himself. I’m super proud of him and the bike speaks for itself. Super cool!
Bad ass build! Some hard work went into this one!
You built a hell of a nice bike brother.
Awesome looking bike. Very talented!
Beautiful bike, well done Dave!
I love that awesome bike.. I would have you build me a bike any day Dave!!
Looks GREAT!
This is a amazing build! Looks Great!! Slot of hard work clearly shows!
This is a amazing build! Looks Great!! Alot of hard work clearly shows!
An honor to ride beside
Love you my brother R I P…ride in peace. BBCNBB