2009 Custom Build Kraftech

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

I wanted to build a more powerful and better handling version of my 1983 FXSB Shovelhead without having to modify the bike, so I started with a Kraftech FX style frame and started to build an additional bike and keep the 83 the way it was. Great excuse to add another bike to my garage.

What motivated you to start your project?

Always wanted to build a bike with all my favorite parts combined into one special bike.

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

The rear fender extension, which keeps road grime from hitting the back of the oil tank, has a Montana shaped mudflap which shows my home state pride. I also built my own surface mount LED blinkers built into the handle bars.

What are you most proud of?

The performance, braking and overall handling of the bike make it fun to ride.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

  1. Most of them are wondering what year and model of Harley it is and then want to know who painted it.

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 2009 Custom Build Kraftech
Fondly known as: The Hot Rod Bike
Time spent: years
Motorcycle cost: NA
Money spent: 10K
Engine: Ultima polished 113 Cubic Inch Evolution style motor
Intake: HSR 45 Mikuni Carb with Wimmer Air Filter
Exhaust: Arlen Ness 2 into 1, built by Cycle Shack for Ness, ceramic coated with Chrome heat shields. These exhaust pipes are no longer available and hard to find.
Transmission: Jims Machine Case and trap door with Harley Davidson 5 speed cluster installed, Pro 1 end and top covers installed. Riviera Pro clutch with Harley primary chain and compensating spocket.
Frame: 2009 Kraftech 200mm wide rear tire FX style frame, 34 degree rake 2″ downtube stretch. Solid mount softail running gear.
Suspension: 12″ Progressive rear shocks with Arlen Ness shock covers. Vulcan Manufacturing 41mm dual disc front forks and triple trees with 2″ under fork tubes
Wheels, tires and brakes: 21 x 3.5″ dual disc 80 spoke DNA front wheel with 120/70/21 Avon Cobra Tire. Ultima 18 x 5.5″ solid polished rear wheel with 200/55/18″ Avon Cobra Tire. 11.5″ DNA Dice style polished rotors all around with Germany made 4 piston Calipers.
Finish – Paint: Powder coated frame with custom Black base, candy Red flames and real fire flames laid down on all sheet metal and custom extended oil tank.
Accessories: 31″ wide drag bars, Pro 1 forward controls and pegs, custom shorty rear pegs built into rear shock mounts

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