Custom

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To build a dependable bike with an old school look

What motivated you to start your project?

I don’t like the new plastic boats that everybody seems to be ridin’.

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

Air ride

What are you most proud of?

Except for the machine work on the motor, I build the rest myself. It’s been very dependable. 33,000 miles on the build with numerous trips from Rockford IL to Alzada MT with no issues.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

They say it has a great old school look and sound. It doesn’t look like the rest of the bikes out there.

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Submitted by: Bill A

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: Custom

Time spent: Too many

Money spent: About $8,000

Engine: Started with a stock 80″ Evo motor. Put in an Andrews EV23 Cam, Hy-lift Johnson lifters, S&S steel breather gear, S&S H.O. oil pump, bored .010 over, Kieth black 9.5 to 1 pistons, port & polished head & intake, 3 angle valve job with over sized Manley valves, ultima single fire ignition, NGK spark plugs with Drag Specialties 10 mm plug wires. Puts out about the same horsepower and torque as a stock 103″ twin cam.

Intake: CV carb with performance rebuild. High flow air cleaner.

Exhaust: Cobra 2″ open drags

Transmission: Ultima 6 speed gear set.

Frame: Santee swingarm frame

Suspension: Harley air shocks

Wheels, tires and brakes: Custom chrome rear mag with GMA brakes. Stock Heritage front end with Harley spoked wheel & breaks.

Finish – Paint: Gloss black paint on 6 gal. Split gas tank and Heritage front & rear fenders.

Accessories: Stock Heritage windshield, 70’s FLH handlebars with leather fringe raps. Custom studded saddlebags from Kelly’s leather. Harley sissy bar. Drag Specialties shovelhead seat. 4 Qt. chrome oil tank