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Old Nov 25, 2024 | 10:37 AM
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Just started working on this project, going to do 90% of the work myself but my indy will be assisting as needed. Bascially everything mechanical will be gone thru. My indy seems to think they put an 84" stroker in it years ago. Dirt cheap ($1,500) purchase since the bike was in a flood. Not sure how long it will take but hoping for mid-summer. Wish me luck.



 
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Congratulation on the Shovelhead and good luck with the rebuilt.
 
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Thanks, it will go nicely with the custom panhead and the 2 twinkies.
 
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looks good, bring em back alive !
 
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Nice bike but that is some shop! How many bays is that? Got a lift and everything. Jeez.

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The shop is one of the best in Omaha Nebraska, Only a couple left. He has 3 lifts and a table lift in the back. One man operation but I help out when i can. I will get some full shop pictures, place is always busy.
 
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Bike looks really clean. What needs to be done?
 
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Everything. It was under water from a flood for a few days. Got the heads off and motor is froze up. Just a fun project for over the winter and early spring if i don't run out of money.
 
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Primary is off, What a mess. At least it had a pro clutch in it. ​​​​​​​
Front cylinder with penatrating oil for a week. Still the same.
Front cylinder with penatrating oil for a week. Still the same.
Looks to be in great shape. NOT
Looks to be in great shape. NOT
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A few pics of the shop where I am doing the work. Black Rose Machine Shop Omaha, NE




One of my indys builds. 2006 Wide Glide, 106 Stroker motor.
One of my indys builds. 2006 Wide Glide, 106 Stroker motor.
 
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