Here we go. Long time no see fellas/ladies.
I've been away for about 2 years. We moved from FL to NC in the middle of a pandemic... to buy a house that needed fully renovated top to bottom. So we've been doing that forever. Some of you ol timers might remember that I started a project thread on here for a 1982 shovelhead full custom build. That bike is still in the garage. Still in progress. And once I start back up on that (probably this summer) I'll continue that thread.
In the meantime - I picked up a '95 dyna low rider as a daily. That was fun for a while.
But then I had some pretty serious lower back issues.
That resulted in me taking a friend of the family up on an offer... to buy a '07 electra glide classic full bagger. Sold the dyna.
Come to find some treatment and exercises that made my back WAY more free. Great news.
Fast forward - the bagger just didn't do it for me. Was fun to ride. But just didn't give me the fizz.
So I started looking... mainly for a shovel. To get back to a daily rider bike that interests me.
(I know, long boring story)
But here's what I found...
Got a pretty good deal on it from a really good dude. Digging in now to see what all we really have. What I've determined so far is that the details list is:
- jammer model?
- super low slung hardtail frame
- delkron cases
- S&S 80" cylinders
- dual plug heads
- dyna s ignition
- Super E carb
- 16" 60-spoke wheels front and back
- old panhead style sheet metal... I think it's all aftermarket (not original) but still cool
- rotary top trans
- kick only
- 1.5" open belt
- foot clutch hand shift
- older adjustable rake (side car right?) forks/trees
Not exactly sure what all I'm going to do with it. But one thing is for certain - I'm not taking it offline. Not going to do anything that prohibits riding it for any length of time. Has to stay a runner. But... I'll definitely be doing SOMETHING. Prolly black OEM style springer with a 21". Prolly full sheet metal swap - already got a lead on a sporty peanut tank. Different bars. King queen maybe. But frame will stay as is. Engine will generally stay as is.
I'll post some updates along the way. But mainly just wanted a place to share, ask a bunch of engine questions (keep yer ears on Dragstews!), and in general - get back to the enjoyment of being a part of the CC community.
Cheers!
I've been away for about 2 years. We moved from FL to NC in the middle of a pandemic... to buy a house that needed fully renovated top to bottom. So we've been doing that forever. Some of you ol timers might remember that I started a project thread on here for a 1982 shovelhead full custom build. That bike is still in the garage. Still in progress. And once I start back up on that (probably this summer) I'll continue that thread.
In the meantime - I picked up a '95 dyna low rider as a daily. That was fun for a while.
But then I had some pretty serious lower back issues.
That resulted in me taking a friend of the family up on an offer... to buy a '07 electra glide classic full bagger. Sold the dyna.
Come to find some treatment and exercises that made my back WAY more free. Great news.
Fast forward - the bagger just didn't do it for me. Was fun to ride. But just didn't give me the fizz.
So I started looking... mainly for a shovel. To get back to a daily rider bike that interests me.
(I know, long boring story)
But here's what I found...
Got a pretty good deal on it from a really good dude. Digging in now to see what all we really have. What I've determined so far is that the details list is:
- jammer model?
- super low slung hardtail frame
- delkron cases
- S&S 80" cylinders
- dual plug heads
- dyna s ignition
- Super E carb
- 16" 60-spoke wheels front and back
- old panhead style sheet metal... I think it's all aftermarket (not original) but still cool
- rotary top trans
- kick only
- 1.5" open belt
- foot clutch hand shift
- older adjustable rake (side car right?) forks/trees
Not exactly sure what all I'm going to do with it. But one thing is for certain - I'm not taking it offline. Not going to do anything that prohibits riding it for any length of time. Has to stay a runner. But... I'll definitely be doing SOMETHING. Prolly black OEM style springer with a 21". Prolly full sheet metal swap - already got a lead on a sporty peanut tank. Different bars. King queen maybe. But frame will stay as is. Engine will generally stay as is.
I'll post some updates along the way. But mainly just wanted a place to share, ask a bunch of engine questions (keep yer ears on Dragstews!), and in general - get back to the enjoyment of being a part of the CC community.
Cheers!
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