Completed my Dyna project
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 251
Likes: 0
From:
Completed my Dyna project
Well, I am finally finished my Dyna project...this took a lot longer than I had expected but it was a learning experience. As soon as the snow melts I can get a couple betterpics outside.
[IMG]local://upfiles/6165/8F802579C5804C029CE4CAAAC5F7B158.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/6165/5423916FEC2E4C50B32B606A8A488216.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/6165/6096134176064F9FB62EB81982566C62.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/6165/8F802579C5804C029CE4CAAAC5F7B158.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/6165/5423916FEC2E4C50B32B606A8A488216.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/6165/6096134176064F9FB62EB81982566C62.jpg[/IMG]
Club Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 14,564
Likes: 9,223
From: the 50s & the 60s
RE: Completed my Dyna project
ORIGINAL: Night_Train01
Well, I am finally finished my Dyna project...this took a lot longer than I had expected but it was a learning experience. As soon as the snow melts I can get a couple betterpics outside.
Well, I am finally finished my Dyna project...this took a lot longer than I had expected but it was a learning experience. As soon as the snow melts I can get a couple betterpics outside.
How bout some details??
mud
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 251
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Completed my Dyna project
It started out as a 1987 Dyna custom frame. It had 38° rake and I added 6° chrome wide glide trees and 6" over forks. I kept the original 4 speed trans, Iwent with a horseshoe oil tank which also holds the battery. The frame has 2" of stretch, this allowed me to use a longer tank. I always liked the look of the bobbed fender so this is what I choose for this bike. The engine is a Revtech 110", I had major issues because the largest starter I could get to fit the 4 speed was a 1.4. The 1.4 on its own will not turn the motor over, I added the kick, this way I can kick the engine past the compression stroke and the bike will fire right up. I live in Ontario Canada so I had all winter to put the bike together, I did my own paint and I had the seat custom made . This is my first V-Twin project, I stripped the bike down to the frame and pretty much started from scratch. Here is a pic of what I started with in my basement.....
Club Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 14,564
Likes: 9,223
From: the 50s & the 60s
RE: Completed my Dyna project
ORIGINAL: Night_Train01
It started out as a 1987 Dyna custom frame. It had 38° rake and I added 6° chrome wide glide trees and 6" over forks. I kept the original 4 speed trans, Iwent with a horseshoe oil tank which also holds the battery. The frame has 2" of stretch, this allowed me to use a longer tank. I always liked the look of the bobbed fender so this is what I choose for this bike. The engine is a Revtech 110", I had major issues because the largest starter I could get to fit the 4 speed was a 1.4. The 1.4 on its own will not turn the motor over, I added the kick, this way I can kick the engine past the compression stroke and the bike will fire right up. I live in Ontario Canada so I had all winter to put the bike together, I did my own paint and I had the seat custom made . This is my first V-Twin project, I stripped the bike down to the frame and pretty much started from scratch. Here is a pic of what I started with in my basement.....
It started out as a 1987 Dyna custom frame. It had 38° rake and I added 6° chrome wide glide trees and 6" over forks. I kept the original 4 speed trans, Iwent with a horseshoe oil tank which also holds the battery. The frame has 2" of stretch, this allowed me to use a longer tank. I always liked the look of the bobbed fender so this is what I choose for this bike. The engine is a Revtech 110", I had major issues because the largest starter I could get to fit the 4 speed was a 1.4. The 1.4 on its own will not turn the motor over, I added the kick, this way I can kick the engine past the compression stroke and the bike will fire right up. I live in Ontario Canada so I had all winter to put the bike together, I did my own paint and I had the seat custom made . This is my first V-Twin project, I stripped the bike down to the frame and pretty much started from scratch. Here is a pic of what I started with in my basement.....
How's it handle??
The before picture adds another dimension to the story.
mud
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 251
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Completed my Dyna project
Mud, I have no idea how it handles......I am waiting for the snow to melt to take the bike on her maiden voyage 
Pretty much the only thing I kept from the original bike was the frame, the trans and the back wheel. Everything else was either bent, stripped or cracked. I knew that I wanted a big engine so I had the frame sandblasted and some gussets welded in to add strength. I just hope the trans works....its a lot of work just to find out I need a new transmission. If it does not work properly then I will put in a 5 speed, at least then I can get a larger starter to turn the engine over.
Pretty much the only thing I kept from the original bike was the frame, the trans and the back wheel. Everything else was either bent, stripped or cracked. I knew that I wanted a big engine so I had the frame sandblasted and some gussets welded in to add strength. I just hope the trans works....its a lot of work just to find out I need a new transmission. If it does not work properly then I will put in a 5 speed, at least then I can get a larger starter to turn the engine over.
Trending Topics
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,506
Likes: 1
From: eastern shore, md.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Club Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 14,564
Likes: 9,223
From: the 50s & the 60s
RE: Completed my Dyna project
ORIGINAL: dynarider
Great looking bike! I'm sure it was a lot of work!
Great looking bike! I'm sure it was a lot of work!
please downsize your sigpic to about 800 wide,
or, better yet, a little less.
Nice scooter, but it really does wreak havoc on the thread.
mud
Club Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 14,564
Likes: 9,223
From: the 50s & the 60s
RE: Completed my Dyna project
ORIGINAL: Night_Train01
Mud, I have no idea how it handles......I am waiting for the snow to melt to take the bike on her maiden voyage
Pretty much the only thing I kept from the original bike was the frame, the trans and the back wheel. Everything else was either bent, stripped or cracked. I knew that I wanted a big engine so I had the frame sandblasted and some gussets welded in to add strength. I just hope the trans works....its a lot of work just to find out I need a new transmission. If it does not work properly then I will put in a 5 speed, at least then I can get a larger starter to turn the engine over.
Mud, I have no idea how it handles......I am waiting for the snow to melt to take the bike on her maiden voyage
Pretty much the only thing I kept from the original bike was the frame, the trans and the back wheel. Everything else was either bent, stripped or cracked. I knew that I wanted a big engine so I had the frame sandblasted and some gussets welded in to add strength. I just hope the trans works....its a lot of work just to find out I need a new transmission. If it does not work properly then I will put in a 5 speed, at least then I can get a larger starter to turn the engine over.
A 5 or 6 speed may be a big plus.
Here in South Texas, I rode today w/o jacket.
Don't know how you guys do it up there in the frozen North.
mud