96-2000 Backyard kit

William D

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Responsiveness. Cool look.

What motivated you to start your project?

Did not want to be put on the Harley waiting list

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

Redo look several times over the years.

What are you most proud of?

Thunderheader

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Awesome!

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: Backyard kit 96-2000
Fondly known as: Clyde
Time spent: Many
Motorcycle cost: 30K+
Money spent: All of it
Engine: Currently a S&S 96 cu in. Started life with an 89 cubic inch piece meal built motor. when that blew ,I replaced it with an out-of-the-box S&S 96 cubic inch. That motor ran fine for about 2,000 miles until it shared the crank pin. S&S would have no part of that, so they replaced it with the current 96 incher for free!
Intake: S&S super G
Exhaust: Thunderheader
Transmission: Revtech close-ratio back cut
Frame: Chopper guys
Suspension: Harley Softail
Wheels, tires and brakes: American wire wheel 80 spoke 16 in front and rear
Finish – Paint: Originally the bike was Don in pearl white with a tribal candy blue flame job. although the flame job was not what I originally ordered, I did not want to wait for a redo so I went with it. Most people loved it, I did not.
Accessories: No horn no blinkers

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