Topic: Custom Bike Build (Read 3391 times)

hd-dude · « **on:** March 18, 2011, 01:06:03 AM »

We just finished up a project bike for a customer thought i'd share the pics.

The build is a ground up custom. The frame is a 240 wide tire softail frame from Rolling Thunder Frames.
Progressive Air ride rear shocks, SJP front end
Harley 95" B motor with T-man 590 cams, Hannans Heads, JE forged pistons Dynoed at 106 hp 105 tq
Tranny is stock HD 5speed
Primary drive is PM open belt kit with BDL ball bearing lock up clutch
Brakes are PM 6piston front and 4piston drive side brake in the rear
PM Rivera wheels 18x8.5 rear and 18x3.5 front, Metzler rubber
Electrics is stock HD fuel injected from a donor softail
Hand controls are PM
Grips and forward controls are Batistini
Exhaust is a VH Big radius. We ceramic coated the header then gloss powder coated the shield.

Holes in the exhaust a fender rails done in house to carry theme through bike

hd-dude · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:08:40 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:09:22 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:09:59 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:10:38 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:11:13 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:12:18 AM »

Drive side brake really show off the rear wheel!

hd-dude · « **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:12:57 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:13:39 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:14:19 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:14:54 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #11 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:15:29 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #12 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:16:36 AM »

Slammed down!

hd-dude · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:17:15 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:18:04 AM »

Pin striping on rear fender

hd-dude · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:18:52 AM »

Dash Console is striped as well.

hd-dude · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:19:24 AM »

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hd-dude · « **Reply #18 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:20:34 AM »

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hd-dude · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:22:00 AM »

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hd-dude · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:23:43 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #23 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:26:58 AM »

This was a great project and lots of fun to build when the customer gives you pretty much an open check book. Lots more picture of the build during its progress are on the Metal Dragon Facebook page Here:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=149174328441893&aid=60594#!/album.php?aid=60594&id=149174328441893

Paining was done by Unforgoton Customs, Frame and tins are "Hot Rod Black" pin striping is gloss black. Unforgoton has done lots of painting for us and has matched all the CVO colors we've needed.

red ben59 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 18, 2011, 07:21:22 AM »

Damn sharp bike. I SEE why all the west coast dudes give you the respect.

Fired00d · « **Reply #25 on:** March 18, 2011, 08:01:22 AM »

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!! That is Bad@$$!!!!!!! Great job Jim!!!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

FNGw/08SERK · « **Reply #26 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:17:52 AM »

I take all the times I've thought I wished I had Jim nearby to work on my scoot. No way could I afford all the things I'd want to have him do!!! Great job Jim .... class A bike!!!!

Fired00d · « **Reply #27 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:23:20 AM »

Quote from: GH on March 18, 2011, 09:17:52 AM

I take all the times I've thought I wished I had Jim nearby to work on my scoot. No way could I afford all the things I'd want to have him do!!! Great job Jim .... class A bike!!!!

I know what you mean.... Jim better hope I never win the lottery.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Ghost Rider · « **Reply #28 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:28:07 AM »

Thats a sharp ride. Great work Jim!

GILLY · « **Reply #29 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:48:37 AM »

Great looking bike...I really like the striping.

RayG · « **Reply #30 on:** March 18, 2011, 09:50:58 AM »

Great job on the bikes layout and execution. Excellent job.

Ray g.

JCZ · « **Reply #31 on:** March 18, 2011, 10:18:14 AM »

Very nice Jim. Look forward to seeing it Sun.

naitram · « **Reply #32 on:** March 18, 2011, 10:18:53 AM »

like the front directional in the bars. how tall is the customer those forwards look like they are stretched out a bit

petewerner · « **Reply #33 on:** March 18, 2011, 10:24:24 AM »

hd-dude · « **Reply #34 on:** March 18, 2011, 10:35:02 AM »

Quote from: naitram on March 18, 2011, 10:18:53 AM

like the front directional in the bars. how tall is the customer those forwards look like they are stretched out a bit

He is 6'4", the frame has a 3" backbone stretch, controls are 2" forward. I am straight legged to reach the controls, he has a nice bend at the knees.

cvobiker · « **Reply #35 on:** March 18, 2011, 12:55:10 PM »

Awesome Build

OK, now when does the HD Dude Build Off Show start???

Give Paulie a run for his money

Rooster · « **Reply #36 on:** March 18, 2011, 01:17:31 PM »

Nice work Jim. Looks great.

Buy early · « **Reply #37 on:** March 18, 2011, 06:04:10 PM »

Wicked nice!

ak · « **Reply #38 on:** March 18, 2011, 06:05:43 PM »

just helped Jim load bike into the convention center for this weekends show this bike turned a lot of head of vendors,bike builders can,t wait for general public reaction

ak · « **Reply #39 on:** March 18, 2011, 06:07:22 PM »

dang don,t know how to rotate

ak · « **Reply #40 on:** March 18, 2011, 06:08:48 PM »

ok turn computer 90 degrees to the right. Knew i,d figure it out

JCZ · « **Reply #41 on:** March 18, 2011, 06:12:37 PM »

Quote from: cvobiker on March 18, 2011, 12:55:10 PM

Awesome Build OK, now when does the HD Dude Build Off Show start??? Give Paulie a run for his money

No competition...Jim has an eye for the little fine detail (things that the average rider would never even see) that Paulie can't even imagine.

murphy · « **Reply #42 on:** March 18, 2011, 06:13:12 PM »

looks fast standin still

Fired00d · « **Reply #43 on:** March 18, 2011, 07:09:12 PM »

Quote from: ak on March 18, 2011, 06:08:48 PM

ok turn computer 90 degrees to the right. Knew i,d figure it out

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Spiderman · « **Reply #44 on:** March 18, 2011, 07:14:56 PM »

Nice job, so nice in fact it looks like a factory bike vice a one off custom - - -and I mean that as a compliment.

B B

Chains · « **Reply #45 on:** March 18, 2011, 07:44:40 PM »

Great job Jim shows well

charlie · « **Reply #46 on:** March 18, 2011, 08:31:43 PM »

Thats one hot bike.

hd-dude · « **Reply #47 on:** March 19, 2011, 12:17:38 AM »

Thanks for all the complements!

It means a lot to me

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Black Diamond · « **Reply #48 on:** March 19, 2011, 07:46:30 AM »

Very sharp scooter. Great detail work. I'm glad you do not live close to me, I'd be broke!

JW

Hawg · « **Reply #49 on:** March 19, 2011, 08:49:14 AM »

Great job on the build Jim !

You definitely give the other builders a run for their money / business.

hogasm · « **Reply #50 on:** March 19, 2011, 09:33:56 AM »

Quote from: hd-dude on March 19, 2011, 12:17:38 AM

Thanks for all the complements! It means a lot to me .

Jim you going to turn into the new West Coast OCC

we need drama

bknerr · « **Reply #51 on:** March 19, 2011, 10:33:21 AM »

REALLY nice bike! beautifully designed, love the pin stripes. OCC? that is way classier than anything i`ve seen out of their shop.

Spiderman · « **Reply #52 on:** March 19, 2011, 04:50:27 PM »

For comparison's sake between what you get with a pro like Jim and a shade tree mechanic like myself, I offer this pic of a choppah I've been working on UPTA CAMP in Maine the past two summahs. Mostly used parts from swapmeets and what have you. Paint job is strictly rattle can. The whole idea was to see what I could get together for less than $15k. Under that even with the expensive wheels my bro HAD to have. Sorry about the poor pic quality, it was a quick shot with my phone. FYI- - I got the oil tank in after I took this picture. It's an old school Milwaukee Iron round style tank that the battery sits in the middle of. Just need to get the bike wired when I get back to Maine this spring and it should be up and runnin.

B B

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #53 on:** March 19, 2011, 07:26:19 PM »

Jim,
Very nice looking bike can't wait to see it in person tomorrow!

Spiderman · « **Reply #54 on:** March 19, 2011, 07:44:43 PM »

Quote from: hd-dude on March 19, 2011, 12:17:38 AM

Thanks for all the complements! It means a lot to me .

Now if you can get AK straightened out I'll really be impressed

Course all you NorCal guys are so used to him bein sideways you probably didn't notice

B B

Jock · « **Reply #55 on:** March 19, 2011, 08:19:22 PM »

Jim,

That is a sweet lookin' ride...

Nice job!

Jock · « **Reply #56 on:** March 19, 2011, 08:20:03 PM »

Quote from: ak on March 18, 2011, 06:08:48 PM

ok turn computer 90 degrees to the right. Knew i,d figure it out

LOL x 2

hd-dude · « **Reply #57 on:** March 20, 2011, 01:07:28 AM »

Quote from: Spiderman on March 19, 2011, 04:50:27 PM

For comparison's sake between what you get with a pro like Jim and a shade tree mechanic like myself, I offer this pic of a choppah I've been working on UPTA CAMP in Maine the past two summahs. Mostly used parts from swapmeets and what have you. Paint job is strictly rattle can. The whole idea was to see what I could get together for less than $15k. Under that even with the expensive wheels my bro HAD to have. Sorry about the poor pic quality, it was a quick shot with my phone. FYI- - I got the oil tank in after I took this picture. It's an old school Milwaukee Iron round style tank that the battery sits in the middle of. Just need to get the bike wired when I get back to Maine this spring and it should be up and runnin.

B B

Brian;
Looking good, I love the ol' school boober. Nice work!

hd-dude · « **Reply #58 on:** March 20, 2011, 01:08:59 AM »

More pics taken at the show today with a good backdrop...

hd-dude · « **Reply #59 on:** March 20, 2011, 01:09:39 AM »

Other side..

Hawg · « **Reply #60 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:23:47 AM »

WOW!! Great job everything just flows on this bike

FNGw/08SERK · « **Reply #61 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:39:55 AM »

What a beautiful bike .... again .... nice job Jim!!!! Just a side note - At 6'4 it's all but impossible to find a scooter that actually fits. This is an understated feature of your build. Very very nice!!!!!

DDavidson · « **Reply #62 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:34:50 AM »

I knew you were getting to the end. Even though you're a forward moving guy, always a new project on the horizon, this one will be a little hard to let go of. The process of this build has been an adventure for Jim that he could share with those of us fortunate enough to get to call him "our mechanic (and catalogue librarian)" those of us fortunate enough to hang around the Metal Dragon as our machines were being worked on and who got to witness the evolution of the build from the frame up.

Guess we'll be seeing you today at or after breakfast.

Great job!

Where are the front turn signals?

mjb765 · « **Reply #63 on:** March 20, 2011, 10:50:43 AM »

Nice job Jim!!! Great looking bike

Spiderman · « **Reply #64 on:** March 20, 2011, 11:39:30 AM »

Quote from: hd-dude on March 20, 2011, 01:07:28 AM

Brian;
Looking good, I love the ol' school boober. Nice work!

Thanks Jim but it's a hack compared to the gorgeous ride you've built, although it does have a punched 100" motor, a 6 speed trans and H-D drag gears in the primary. As I said, I posted a pic of it mainly to point out to folks that while they may have considerable mechanical skills and want to build their own, it takes a true professional to pull off the product you've made. My hat's off to you. Thanks by the way for the new pictures. My neck was sore from checking out the ones with Andy on it.

B B

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