sick bike! I'm hoping to get my hands on my own bike one of these days and build it up. dont have any experience but I'm excited to hopefully learn as I go. thanks for sharing your bike!
Thanks Eugene. Everything begins with an idea, nothing happens without a plan. Many moons ago after attending several Sturgis Rallys I came up with pattern and a plan of exactly what bike I would build someday. Rigid frame, generator shovelhead, wide glide front end, Suicide-Clutch, jockey shift. That was 30 years ago, still happy with the end result.
Thanks Eric(ironhead), retired a couple of years ago and needed a place to hang out between Sturgis Rallys. Speaking of ironheads I bought an XLCH new in 1975 am still regretting letting that one slip away.
Always great to see the Ol Bike!!, & your choice of music! Are those Avon tires? How do like them? Any issues between the 2 styles front to back? Ribbed front tires always look great on that style of bike.
Thanks Springer, Avon Speedmaster front, Avon Venom rear. Ground clearance is more of a limiting factor than tires. Coming up on 30 years since I built this bike have always been happy with the "look" I originally intended.
Always enjoy seeing and hearing this bike. Is that a bare metal finish on the fenders and tank? If so how do you protect it from rust? Clearcoat? Thinking about a bare metal look for my 75 FLH.
Thanks Wayne. I first got this bike completed 30 years ago, pretty much looking just as it does today. Only change was total motor rebuild 93ci stroker kit from S&S a couple of years ago. All the metal, frame, fender, tanks, has always been bare metal the entire time. I use Scotch Brite to shine it up a couple of times a year.