2012 Custom Shovelhead

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Build a cool bike that I could be proud of.

Always wanted a hardtail chopper with a shovel engine.

Modified the gas tank and the remote oil filter.

That it’s actually roadworthy and performs as it should.

That it’s got a nice stance and it looks put together well.

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Submitted by: John B

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Make, Model & Year: 2012 Custom Shovelhead

Fondly known as: Hardtail shovel

Time spent: 4 years on and off

Motorcycle cost: $15-16000

Money spent: $15-16000

Engine: All S&S 93″ shovelhead built by my hometown independent mechanic.

Intake: S&S shorty E carburetor

Exhaust: Shovelhead head pipe cut down and modified with an angled trumpet muffler 5

Transmission: 5 speed softail transmission

Frame: Craftec frame 34 degrees with a 4″ stretch

Suspension: Wideglide frontend with a hardtail rear

Wheels, tires and brakes: 21″ front 80 spoke with stock harley brake with aftermarket rotor, 180 rear 80 spoke wildwood caliper. Venom tires.

Finish – Paint: Black rattle can on frame, bare metal on tins with rattle can clear.

Accessories: 12″ apes stock switches and grips