Pics of my kit bike
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Pics of my kit bike
This is the Hardcore II kit from Custom Chrome I built a couple of years ago. What do you think? I fabricated lots of custom pieces including the aluminum diamond plate belt drive cover and the polished stainless steel drive belt guard. I also replaced the Chica V bars with drags with 6" risers. The only thing I didn't do was the flames and pinstriping on the paint job. It was my first bike. I will be doing a pro street drag bike soon.
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I agree, it's too easy to go over the top. The kit originally came with a 5 degree rake in the trees which put the rake at 50 degrees and looked and sat much better (not to mention had the right trail) , but Rhode Island doesn't allow anything over 45 degrees on the forks so I had to go with 0 degree rake. Still tracks OK, but the frame isn't parallel with the ground anymore.
The rigids have the right lines and looks but Jesus, don't hit any potholes. The 100 C.I. Revtech goes like a Bastard and makes a **** load of noise. Lots of torque. Had to install compression releases, though, the thing had so much compression, the heavy duty Spike starter wouldn't even turn it over.
I sold this bike.
My next project is a prostreet softail with a street legal drag frame and a Harley twin cam or Evo motor. I'm keeping that one.
The rigids have the right lines and looks but Jesus, don't hit any potholes. The 100 C.I. Revtech goes like a Bastard and makes a **** load of noise. Lots of torque. Had to install compression releases, though, the thing had so much compression, the heavy duty Spike starter wouldn't even turn it over.
I sold this bike.
My next project is a prostreet softail with a street legal drag frame and a Harley twin cam or Evo motor. I'm keeping that one.
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RE: Pics of my kit bike
Looks GREAT!
Watch out for your left heel, the front pulley will cut grooves in your boots if it is a close peg. I went with a Joker Machine on piece cover that completely covers both front & rear pulleys.
Watch out for your left heel, the front pulley will cut grooves in your boots if it is a close peg. I went with a Joker Machine on piece cover that completely covers both front & rear pulleys.
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