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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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The title registration and plates showed up the other day so I can officially say the project is finished!

 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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That is one kick-*** lookin' ride!!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Can you give some details on the engine, frame, and front end?
Thanks, Jon
 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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This is a Kraftech frame 3" stretch 0" up 36 degree rake + 4 degrees in the trees. Forks are hog halter Fatboy with 21" 120/70 on an 80 spoke rim. Headlight is an Indian headlight. Rear wheel is '08 Fatboy rim with 200 Dunlop tire. Motor is an S&S TC cases with evo mounts 95" 10:1 SE Heads and Redshift 575 cams. Cylinders are Harley but panted wrinkle black for an old school look. Transmission was a $200 basket case with a standard Harley gear set. Pipes are V&H 2 into 1 Big Radius. Ultimata open primary. Chubby bars. Seat and grips are my leather work. Paint is my first tricoat candy PPG vibrance paint.
 

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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Here's the first project picture.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Good Job... Nice sled.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Thanks for the positive comments.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Damn nice!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Nice ride.
 
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nice work...only thing id do different is chrome the rear wheel.
 
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Thanks for the comment. I tried to maintain a balance between chrome aluminum and paint. The motor cases valve covers rear wheel and lower legs are aluminum. Seemed to work out right and I like the extra finish in the mix as opposed to just chrome and paint.
 
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