Year: 2005
Model: Road King
Eng size: 88" Twinkie
Transmission(5sp, 6sp etc): 5sp
Pipes: Hooker Fourbidden
Seat: Mustang Daytripper
Wheels: Stock
Accessories: Gimp Hangers, Custom Lowered Front Fender, Custom Made Air Cleaner Cover, Strategically Placed Powder Coating.
And the story:
Following years of being raised around Harley Davidson Motorcycles I, as an adult, made the decision to finally get my own. I purchased a Fatboy thinking this was the bike for me. After only two months I knew this bike was not the bike I had envisioned for myself. Two years later I sold the Fatboy and purchased "The King". I then set out to have the "Baddest Bagger In Town".
At least my interpretation of this. After only having the bike a few months I proceeded to tear in down to the frame, only leaving the engine and tranny. My wife thought I had lost my mind. After all, who tears apart a perfectly running, brand new, 20k motorcycle. Well....me of course. I first made sure the fenders were smoothed out by having the fender lights removed and holes welded and filled. I then lowered the front fender 1.5" for that "low" look. Lowered the rear of the bike 1.5" to help match the look of the front. Sanded the whole bike down, which by the way was a beautiful Black Pearl, and had it painted "Hot Rod" black to help with the look I was going for. When I came across the Four-into-One exhaust, in black of course, I knew that was the exhaust for this bike. The problem was that Hooker only made it for the Softail Models. So I contacted Hooker R&D and spoke with one of their engineers and talked them into sending me a set of the Fourbidden at no charge. In return I would design, build, and AutoCad the bracket for adaption to the touring lineup. A few custom powder coated items and my look was almost complete. (well...sort of....its never really complete). I then set out to find an air cleaner cover that would be the icing on the cake. No such luck. So I took an Evo style air cleaner, powder coated black, and added an aluminum maltese cross to the front of it. Of course the black 16" Gimp Hangers w/ internal wiring just added to this "hot rod" look.
Now for the humorous part of the story. My pops, brother, and myself ride together often. So after making the decision on this build, I ordered all the parts in, custom fabricated what was needed, and had everything ready to go. On a sunny Saturday morning I rode to breakfast with my pops and hung out a local bike shop for awhile. I really wanted to tell him about my upcoming build, but decided to go a different route. After he left that day I headed straight for the garage, with the wife close behind. We proceeded to disassemble the bike. It took about 6 hours. Sunday I separated the parts for paint, powder coat etc. Monday the tins went out for paint. Tue and Wed. I put as much together as I could prior to receiving the tins back. Thursday we got the new Hot Rod painted tank and fenders. Friday was our monthly poker night and I wasnt quite done yet. So not riding, and I still didnt say a word about the build. Late....very late, Friday night I finished the bike. Only 7 days from tear down to paint, powder coat, and complete reassembly. Saturday morning several of us meet at a local breakfast hole. Pops pulls up and gives me this really inquisitive look. He cant quite figure out what is going on. He says "new bike?". I say "no". He says "whos bike is it?". I say "mine". He just cant comprehend how he "just" rode with me only 1 week ago and now the bike is completely different. What a great week. And as for this bike....its going nowhere. It is without a doubt "my bike" and in my opinion....
"the baddest bagger in town".
Hope ya like it.
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Model: Road King
Eng size: 88" Twinkie
Transmission(5sp, 6sp etc): 5sp
Pipes: Hooker Fourbidden
Seat: Mustang Daytripper
Wheels: Stock
Accessories: Gimp Hangers, Custom Lowered Front Fender, Custom Made Air Cleaner Cover, Strategically Placed Powder Coating.
And the story:
Following years of being raised around Harley Davidson Motorcycles I, as an adult, made the decision to finally get my own. I purchased a Fatboy thinking this was the bike for me. After only two months I knew this bike was not the bike I had envisioned for myself. Two years later I sold the Fatboy and purchased "The King". I then set out to have the "Baddest Bagger In Town".
At least my interpretation of this. After only having the bike a few months I proceeded to tear in down to the frame, only leaving the engine and tranny. My wife thought I had lost my mind. After all, who tears apart a perfectly running, brand new, 20k motorcycle. Well....me of course. I first made sure the fenders were smoothed out by having the fender lights removed and holes welded and filled. I then lowered the front fender 1.5" for that "low" look. Lowered the rear of the bike 1.5" to help match the look of the front. Sanded the whole bike down, which by the way was a beautiful Black Pearl, and had it painted "Hot Rod" black to help with the look I was going for. When I came across the Four-into-One exhaust, in black of course, I knew that was the exhaust for this bike. The problem was that Hooker only made it for the Softail Models. So I contacted Hooker R&D and spoke with one of their engineers and talked them into sending me a set of the Fourbidden at no charge. In return I would design, build, and AutoCad the bracket for adaption to the touring lineup. A few custom powder coated items and my look was almost complete. (well...sort of....its never really complete). I then set out to find an air cleaner cover that would be the icing on the cake. No such luck. So I took an Evo style air cleaner, powder coated black, and added an aluminum maltese cross to the front of it. Of course the black 16" Gimp Hangers w/ internal wiring just added to this "hot rod" look.
Now for the humorous part of the story. My pops, brother, and myself ride together often. So after making the decision on this build, I ordered all the parts in, custom fabricated what was needed, and had everything ready to go. On a sunny Saturday morning I rode to breakfast with my pops and hung out a local bike shop for awhile. I really wanted to tell him about my upcoming build, but decided to go a different route. After he left that day I headed straight for the garage, with the wife close behind. We proceeded to disassemble the bike. It took about 6 hours. Sunday I separated the parts for paint, powder coat etc. Monday the tins went out for paint. Tue and Wed. I put as much together as I could prior to receiving the tins back. Thursday we got the new Hot Rod painted tank and fenders. Friday was our monthly poker night and I wasnt quite done yet. So not riding, and I still didnt say a word about the build. Late....very late, Friday night I finished the bike. Only 7 days from tear down to paint, powder coat, and complete reassembly. Saturday morning several of us meet at a local breakfast hole. Pops pulls up and gives me this really inquisitive look. He cant quite figure out what is going on. He says "new bike?". I say "no". He says "whos bike is it?". I say "mine". He just cant comprehend how he "just" rode with me only 1 week ago and now the bike is completely different. What a great week. And as for this bike....its going nowhere. It is without a doubt "my bike" and in my opinion....
"the baddest bagger in town".
Hope ya like it.
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Cant seem to get picture uploaded right now. Something must be wrong
with the server connection for uploads.
