March 2008 ROTM

[Carrie]

Bluzmn59

Year: 2007
Model: Springer Classic FLSTSC
Eng size: 103
Transmission(5sp, 6sp etc): 6sp
Pipes: D&D Fat Cat
Seat: Mean City Cycles
Wheels: Harley Profile Laced - powder-coated hubs and rims
Accessories: Lots of chrome goodies, saddlebags, nostalgic engine guard, footboards and grips, Wild 1 9.5" Apehangers
And the story:

I wanted this model the first time I saw it and, finally, my wife got tired of hearing me say it every time I saw one on a dealer floor and told me to get it. My concept is kind of a modern version of what a 50's or 60's era hot-rodder would do with a 40's era bike. Doc in Orlando (HDMD88) did the engine build. He sent the cylinders, heads and new pistons to Baisley Hi-Performance in Oregon and then installed Woods TW6-6 cams, a Zipper air cleaner and the Fat Cat exhaust. His tune brought it in at 101 hp and 107 ft./lbs. of torque. Once I got it back from Doc, I tore it all down again and had Jim at Beyond the Paint in Augusta, GA put on the old-school hot rod flames with blue pin-striping, all done by hand. For the wheels, I loved the look of powder-coated rims and hubs with chrome spokes, but they were real expensive. I ended up having Pancake at the local indy shop (The Motorcycle Palace) tear down the wheels for me and I took the hubs, rims and pulley to Powder Coating Services, also of Augusta, for the finish. Pancake then put them back together, mounted the tires and balanced everything. Total cost of the wheels - $600 plus the new tires.

kustom_flames

Year: 1996
Model: Heritage Softail FLSTC
Engine: 1340
Trans: 6 Speed
Pipes: Vance & Hines
Seat: HD
Wheels: Chrome 60 Spokes
Accessories: Many! But include Air-Ride Suspension, Digital Speedo, Belt-Drive, 6 Speed, Lots and lots of chrome, 16" apes, and custom paint job.

The story:
This is my dream bike! I bought her 5 years ago, and put on 14k the first season (live in MA, so seasons are 6 months tops...). One unseasonably warm day in the beginning of March, I took her out for my usual tri-state run thru MA, RI, CT and back to MA. Just after crossing back into MA, and puttin the ol helmet back on, I was hit by a car, nearly head-on. Flew 40+ feet before landing on the guard rail - broke lots of bones! Hip replacement, rod in the femur all on the left leg, and fractured my right ankle too! Needless to say walking was difficult for a while...

So in order to help pull me through, I immediately began rebuilding the bike, and making lots of improvements, like the 6sp tranny and the air-ride suspension...and I finally topped it off this year with MY OWN custom paint job, so it has been a few years in the making getting her where she is today! I like the way she looks so much, that is was almost worth the accident...

Lots of pics here: http://www.kustomflames.com/kf_heritage.html

Stratus

2006 FLSTFSE2 Autumn Haze
124 R&R Motor w/Billet oval heads w/comp release
HP 151.5/TQ 163
Horsepower Inc. 58mm Throttlebody
Speed's High Velocity Air Cleaner
Static Compression Ratio 10.8:1
S&S Crankshaft
Camshaft S&S 640
S&S Roller Rocker arms
SERT
Rivera pro clutch
8mm hypo wires
R&B Racing LSR 2-1 Pro Stock 124 2" primaries C style 17" collector
Baker DD5 Builders kit, 2.94 firsr gear.
Chain final drive, DID Xring 530
200mm rear
A few red LED's under the tank.
Brembo 4 pad calipers front and rear w/12.6" front rotor, 11.5" rear

TheNowhereman

Here she is..
My first custom build.
Took 1.5 years.
Ten shows entered; eight 1st and one 3rd place.

YR. 2002
Pro one frame (3 inch stretch) (Pro Quad suspension)
Fat Kat tank (aluminum)
120 cu. in. Merch (stage III)
Baker 6 speed
PM wheels / brakes
Corbin custom seat
Josh Stokes (rip n tear ) paint
Vtwin Obsession bars
Wicked Bros. (Warlock) pipes

This bike had been in my head for a number of years.
It was a unique experience to see her become a reality.
Seeing it go up against pro builders and win was one of the greatest times of my life.

[Bluzmn59]

It's an honor to be considered with these other fine scoots. Good luck to all.

[kustom_flames]

I feel the same way...best of luck! We've made it this far, so we've all really won...

[Carrie]

Good luck you guys! You all have gorgeous rides!

[kustom_flames]

Hey! Is everyone afraid to vote???

Over 400 people looked...but only 28 voted. Those are low numbers....

C'mon guys, there's 4 NICE bikes here ~ cast those votes!

Thanks...

[kustom_flames]

That's what I'm talking about...thanks guys! I know I speak for all 4 of us here...

Pat

[Performance1]

Maybe there should be a post in some of the family forums to remind people to visit, peruse the bikes and cast their votes. I know I did.Great rides there guys!

[kustom_flames]

Perf - not a bad lookin scoot there yerself! Very nice!!!

Pat

[Performance1]

Thanks Pat like yours as well. Always been a fan of orange. Looks like I'm one of the four competing for ROTM in April. Good luck to all of you. Some sweet looking scoots all of them are.

Graeme

[kustom_flames]

Thanks, and good luck next month!

[kustom_flames]

Congrats, Nowhereman!

[TheNowhereman]

Thank you Kustom and thank you all for voting.
There were four different looks of bikes and all showed superb design eye.
It takes a lot of guts to throw your scoot into one of these as it does show part of your soul.
Congratulations to all who showed some of their bike soul.

[Bluzmn59]

Congrats on the win, Nowhereman!

[hoofnhog]

Congrats to all of you! Four great scoots! Man, Pat,(KustomFlames), you can sure lay some paint down!!!

[kustom_flames]

Hoof - thanks bro! Appreciate that...

Pat