Was looking for a new sled, was on my way to work when I saw this stock 1951 Harley Panhead sitting at the curb with a for-sale sign. White tanks and fenders, black frame, no chrome anywhere. Tank shift and foot clutch, stock bars and seat with post.
Got to work and started to think, made my decision and left work early. The Pan was in my garage that night and I started to tare her down.
I was going to build her my way and I was going to do it myself. I built the motor (except for the bottom end), went 2" under on the fork tubes, switched from a 6 volt to a 12 volt electric system, changed the tranny lid and went to a foot shift/hand clutch setup, 21" front tire with stainless spokes, bobbed rear fender, kept the 3 1/2 gal. tanks, apehangers with stock risers, S&S carb, S&S oil pump, Sifton cam and short turnouts for exaust, also went with a primary belt drive. I wanted to try and paint it myself (something I had never done) so I bought myself a Binks #7 and a can on "House of Color" candy Brandywine and went to work.
It took a year, I would push the bike around on my creeper.
Last edited by YankeeBob : 01-07-2009 at 08:02 PM.
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V & H Dresser Duals with Rush Slash Up Mufflers 2" custom wrapped baffles, Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 Air Cleaner, PCIII, Heated grips, 200 watts of power through CD/MP3, Smoked out lights and relocated plate...always adding more!
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