BOTM - Loader's bike description
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BOTM - Loader's bike description
Hi Everyone,
I have been receiving numerous e-mails asking about the bike and what was added, removed, and changed ..so I thought I would but together a brief description:
The first thing to build was the motor:
103โ Motor EPA Big Bore kit
255 Cams
Rinehart 2 โ 1 exhaust.
Dewey's Custom air cleaner "SS"
The floorboards were removed and replaced with Accutronix Diamond Arm/Rubber peg FWD controls. The left back plate was custom made by Accutronix to fit the 2007 Fatboy. Brake line is a Russel with a banjo bolt brake light switch replacing the original. The kickstand mount, spring, and the stand itself was Frankensteined to match up with the new primary/motor.. I think I still need a different stand.
Handlebars are 9โ rise 1.5โ thick Carlini Supersweeps. Fat bars for a fat front end. The headlight nacelle is a stock Harley part but has been modified alongwith a custom top plate to accept the 1.5โ diameter Drag Bars. Hand controls are HD but the housings were after market and had to be drilled for the clutch switch and mirror wires. Mirrors are the Maximum directionals with three very bright orange LEDs in each mirror taking the signals off the trees and giving a nice clean look. All wiring is internal and out of sight.
Wheels are the new Aspens from Renegade 19โ front-18โrear combined with matching rotors/pulley.(Drove to the shop and purchased directly from the great manChuck himself) Metzler 880 Marathon tires. Brake pads are from Lyndall racing and offer superior rotor friendly braking with zero dust. Chrome swingarm, wheel spacers, rear brake mount, caliper inserts, script axle covers and Chrome front end. Progressive suspension front and back with a 1โ drop. Handles amazing!
The seat is custom made from Danny Gray (Also rode up to get it fitted at the shop) included is a detachable passenger pillion that far exceeds the comfort of the stock seats. Added a detachable sissy bar/luggage rack for two-up road trips. People have asked if I have detachable bags..no.
As far as the small things there are the flush mounted gas cap and fuel gauge, chrome bolts dressing the engine, swingarm inserts, bolt cover, brake line and clutch covers, rear directional relocation, custom shaped Arlen Ness license plate mount(slammed on the fender w/perfect contour)<-- sorry- proud of that, it took 3hrs..
All work done by yours truly
Itโs still an infant with only 4927mi
For most of you HD veterans itโs mostly straight forward.
Keep in mind I started this project in October 06 when the 07 models were barely out and part purchasing was sketchy! It seems like everything had to be shaved, drilled or cut.
So I hope to inspire fellow riders new to the sport/life or looking to customize.
Loader ~
I have been receiving numerous e-mails asking about the bike and what was added, removed, and changed ..so I thought I would but together a brief description:
The first thing to build was the motor:
103โ Motor EPA Big Bore kit
255 Cams
Rinehart 2 โ 1 exhaust.
Dewey's Custom air cleaner "SS"
The floorboards were removed and replaced with Accutronix Diamond Arm/Rubber peg FWD controls. The left back plate was custom made by Accutronix to fit the 2007 Fatboy. Brake line is a Russel with a banjo bolt brake light switch replacing the original. The kickstand mount, spring, and the stand itself was Frankensteined to match up with the new primary/motor.. I think I still need a different stand.
Handlebars are 9โ rise 1.5โ thick Carlini Supersweeps. Fat bars for a fat front end. The headlight nacelle is a stock Harley part but has been modified alongwith a custom top plate to accept the 1.5โ diameter Drag Bars. Hand controls are HD but the housings were after market and had to be drilled for the clutch switch and mirror wires. Mirrors are the Maximum directionals with three very bright orange LEDs in each mirror taking the signals off the trees and giving a nice clean look. All wiring is internal and out of sight.
Wheels are the new Aspens from Renegade 19โ front-18โrear combined with matching rotors/pulley.(Drove to the shop and purchased directly from the great manChuck himself) Metzler 880 Marathon tires. Brake pads are from Lyndall racing and offer superior rotor friendly braking with zero dust. Chrome swingarm, wheel spacers, rear brake mount, caliper inserts, script axle covers and Chrome front end. Progressive suspension front and back with a 1โ drop. Handles amazing!
The seat is custom made from Danny Gray (Also rode up to get it fitted at the shop) included is a detachable passenger pillion that far exceeds the comfort of the stock seats. Added a detachable sissy bar/luggage rack for two-up road trips. People have asked if I have detachable bags..no.
As far as the small things there are the flush mounted gas cap and fuel gauge, chrome bolts dressing the engine, swingarm inserts, bolt cover, brake line and clutch covers, rear directional relocation, custom shaped Arlen Ness license plate mount(slammed on the fender w/perfect contour)<-- sorry- proud of that, it took 3hrs..
All work done by yours truly
Itโs still an infant with only 4927mi
For most of you HD veterans itโs mostly straight forward.
Keep in mind I started this project in October 06 when the 07 models were barely out and part purchasing was sketchy! It seems like everything had to be shaved, drilled or cut.
So I hope to inspire fellow riders new to the sport/life or looking to customize.
Loader ~
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RE: BOTM - Loader's bike description
Hey Loader,
Mate do you by chance have any closeup pics of the mirrors with the turn signals in them? That sounds really sh&t hot! I would like to see 1) the mirrors themselves and 2) where the wiring exits the assembly... am assuming through the bolt itself and comes out beneath the bars?
DeanO
Mate do you by chance have any closeup pics of the mirrors with the turn signals in them? That sounds really sh&t hot! I would like to see 1) the mirrors themselves and 2) where the wiring exits the assembly... am assuming through the bolt itself and comes out beneath the bars?
DeanO
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,352
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From: Sydney, Australia
RE: BOTM - Loader's bike description
Hey Loader,
Mate do you by chance have any closeup pics of the mirrors with the turn signals in them? That sounds really sh&t hot! I would like to see 1) the mirrors themselves and 2) where the wiring exits the assembly... am assuming through the bolt itself and comes out beneath the bars?
DeanO
Mate do you by chance have any closeup pics of the mirrors with the turn signals in them? That sounds really sh&t hot! I would like to see 1) the mirrors themselves and 2) where the wiring exits the assembly... am assuming through the bolt itself and comes out beneath the bars?
DeanO
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RE: BOTM - Loader's bike description
Loader...Sweet looking ride. I liked your Fatboy at first glance but now after reading all that went into it, I am even more impressed. Definitely worth my vote...Good luck to you.
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