Boattail for '06

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Jul 8, 2006 | 12:06 AM

#21

rmwill

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RE: Boattail for '06

I think the boattail would be awesome to reproduce. Probably one of the most powerful peices of Americana is the boattail Superglide. I was in first grade, living in the working class suburbs of Downriver Detroit, and remember one that parked in front of a strip club next door to the candy store my pals and I rode our chopped and forked Huffys and Murrays too(Schwinn was highbrow). We just idolized that bike, and the Evil Kenevil livery. Granted its not everyones cup of tea, but a quick detach tail on the current bike would get me to add a second Harley to my garage.

By the way, I must have drawn the number one logo on thousands of textbook pages at Washington elementary in Wyandotte, MI in 1971-1975. I apologize for my transgressions!

Dec 10, 2012 | 04:40 PM

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Joe12RK

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Originally Posted by Hound Dog 1

I've got an '06 35th Anniversary Superglide, and I've done as much as possible to recreate the original '71 look. The only thing I can't seem to find is an aftermarket boattail rear fender. If anyone has an aftermarket source, please post. Yes, I know that I could get a bobtail, and I've though about it. Still, I'd prefer a boattail if I can find one.

Yes this is a very old thread, but I wonder if anyone has done this? It would be a fun project, maybe start with a normal dyna with the right tank and gauges. I wonder how the seat area of the frames compare, and if it would fit behind the tank and between the fender rails. I would think you could get a comfortable seat made nowadays. Thanks, Joe