Harley chopper
#111
The 50s was indeed a time of unique artwork from the guys just off the farms and back from the war(s)
A lot of originality, as there was no catalog or internet for that matter, there was NO ONE
to buy anything from as far as custom.
If you wanted different bars you were going to make them!
From rods to bikes it was a beautiful
time.
Its kind of sad to see it slip past and people never build anythng anymore.(most)
A lot of originality, as there was no catalog or internet for that matter, there was NO ONE
to buy anything from as far as custom.
If you wanted different bars you were going to make them!
From rods to bikes it was a beautiful
time.
Its kind of sad to see it slip past and people never build anythng anymore.(most)
#112
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Kingglide549 (02-13-2019)
#113
#115
Back in the day (2007/8) Harley did sell production choppers - Thunder Mountains Keystones.
They looked the part, sold off limited showroom floors, had Harley motor and electrics BUT did not carry the 1HD vin so not all Harley dealers supported them and they carried a a $45K price tag!
My buddy had one, we rode from Florida to Texas when he had a few problems so took it to the local HD dealer, they wouldn't touch it, said wasn't a true Harley, he was sure pissed !
I do have a friend (woman) who brought one from new and still rides it today, me personally, rode my buddies once and that was enough, beautiful to look at, got loads of attention but a real bitch to ride!
They looked the part, sold off limited showroom floors, had Harley motor and electrics BUT did not carry the 1HD vin so not all Harley dealers supported them and they carried a a $45K price tag!
My buddy had one, we rode from Florida to Texas when he had a few problems so took it to the local HD dealer, they wouldn't touch it, said wasn't a true Harley, he was sure pissed !
I do have a friend (woman) who brought one from new and still rides it today, me personally, rode my buddies once and that was enough, beautiful to look at, got loads of attention but a real bitch to ride!
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NCBANDIT (02-14-2019)
#116
Been done, somebody was selling a hardtail frame in the late 80's for FLT & FXR drivetrains. Off the shelf custom frame frame prints I doubt you find, factory manual used to have a spec sheet for the older 4 speed frames but the moco quit that in later years for liability issues.
My hand skills with a tubing bender are dogpile. I do have access to a CNC bender and laser so I should be able to handle that. I have an FXR frame I can pull numbers from. A project I should get off my *** and do.
#117
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TwiZted Biker (02-14-2019)
#118
Back in the day (2007/8) Harley did sell production choppers - Thunder Mountains Keystones.
They looked the part, sold off limited showroom floors, had Harley motor and electrics BUT did not carry the 1HD vin so not all Harley dealers supported them and they carried a a $45K price tag!
My buddy had one, we rode from Florida to Texas when he had a few problems so took it to the local HD dealer, they wouldn't touch it, said wasn't a true Harley, he was sure pissed !
I do have a friend (woman) who brought one from new and still rides it today, me personally, rode my buddies once and that was enough, beautiful to look at, got loads of attention but a real bitch to ride!
They looked the part, sold off limited showroom floors, had Harley motor and electrics BUT did not carry the 1HD vin so not all Harley dealers supported them and they carried a a $45K price tag!
My buddy had one, we rode from Florida to Texas when he had a few problems so took it to the local HD dealer, they wouldn't touch it, said wasn't a true Harley, he was sure pissed !
I do have a friend (woman) who brought one from new and still rides it today, me personally, rode my buddies once and that was enough, beautiful to look at, got loads of attention but a real bitch to ride!
#119
I remember seeing an FXR in a rigid long ago. Haven't seen an FLT in a rigid. I have no doubt it exists but my Google image search comes up with nothing. Seems like a good idea, maybe there is something wrong with it I cannot see.
My hand skills with a tubing bender are dogpile. I do have access to a CNC bender and laser so I should be able to handle that. I have an FXR frame I can pull numbers from. A project I should get off my *** and do.
My hand skills with a tubing bender are dogpile. I do have access to a CNC bender and laser so I should be able to handle that. I have an FXR frame I can pull numbers from. A project I should get off my *** and do.
#120
Buy this, fix what was wrong from the factory and save big bucks.
Nobody wants em anymore. BUT that is usually when the MOCO gets in the game.
It will not sell even at that price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Big-Do...3:pf:0&vxp=mtr
Nobody wants em anymore. BUT that is usually when the MOCO gets in the game.
It will not sell even at that price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Big-Do...3:pf:0&vxp=mtr