First build thread... '47 Knucklehead basket case

[JBinNC]

Your bike came out GREAT.

Jim

[JakeF]

No, it's not. It did originally fit exactly like you say... but then I couldn't get the exhaust on. There's literally 1/4" between the pipe and the oil tank. No room at all for the lines behind the pipe, so I bent them to go over the pipe instead. Whatever... It works and I'm happy with it.

[Bbqbiker]

Yesterday she started for the first time in 37 years! Still need to finish up the exhaust and a few other things and dial in the carb and timing, but it was awesome to hear it come to life!

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Jake I put those same pipes on my Shovel with some Cocktail Shaker mufflers....
Sold the Shovel but I have those mufflers still....hint hint

[Dragstews]

[JakeF]

Jake I put those same pipes on my Shovel with some Cocktail Shaker mufflers....
Sold the Shovel but I have those mufflers still....hint hint

The fishtails I ordered are stuck in a FedEx vortex right now, so I might need em, lol.

[Davestune]

The fishtails I ordered are stuck in a FedEx vortex right now, so I might need em, lol.

u said vortex, im going to be painting black within a few months

[Jakerz]

Bike turned out great man! good job!

Jake

[JakeF]

Bike turned out great man! good job!

Jake

Thanks, man!



Exhaust.... done.

[Bbqbiker]

Sweeet

[Tattooo]

Thanks, man!

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That's a DAMN fine looking bike............

I will say one thing I don't like........ I sure as hell don't like that weak chain piece on the brake pedal....... That looks like a disaster waiting to happen... Those chains are made of shit....

[Dragstews]

[ElekVins]

Awesome!
Great bike and thanks for sharing your rebuild.
Just in time to enjoy the riding season!

[JakeF]

That's a DAMN fine looking bike............

I will say one thing I don't like........ I sure as hell don't like that weak chain piece on the brake pedal....... That looks like a disaster waiting to happen... Those chains are made of shit....

That's just for the brake light switch. Not essential to stopping

[Rhysmort]

That's just for the brake light switch. Not essential to stopping

Worst case scenario, you can just put your feet down to slow yourself to a gentle stop right?!

Bike looks great dude! amazing job.

[Tattooo]

That's just for the brake light switch. Not essential to stopping

Cool it's hard to tell from the pic but I at least wanted to say something if it was..........