With the second annual Born Free just two weeks away, the free panhead candle is burning from both ends. Mike, Josh and crew are putting the finishing touches on a machine some lucky sucker's going to snap up with a raffle ticket. A limited number of tickets have been printed for this deal, and if they sell out before the event that's all she wrote. Our point? You better buy 'one while you can.
Josh was cool enough enough to let McGoo and me shoot the bike before it was finished. Keen observers might notice a few missing bits like wires and fuel line, but the bones are here and you can see it's almost ready to put some fortunate soul's knees in the breeze. Here's the lowdown on what this custom creation is made of.
Engine, year and make, model, modifications: 1950 HD Panhead
Frame:Original HD Wishbone
Fork: Original HD Spinger
Chassis mods: Frame was straightend and repaired by Dr. John's.
Tire/wheel size and style: Dunlop 21 WM1 Star hub w/Speedmaster & 18 WM3 Star hub w / Firestone
Favorite thing about this bike:The Headlight Mount !! Thanks Shawn
Next modification will be: The fabwork is done.We just have a few small thing to finish.
Other mods, accessories, cool parts, etc:Bear Co. Seat,Chopper Dave made a Born Free Aircleaner & Foot pegs,Flanders Risers&Bars,House Mouse Clutch Pedal, Biltwell Seat Mount & Pipe Kit, NOS Wassel Fender & Tank,Vintage Sissybar Rehabbed to Fit, NOS Salt n Pepper Shakers, Linkert Carb,Knucklehead Transmission, Custom-Fabbed Parts... and much more. This bike was built like it was one of our own and we did not compromise on anything.
Thanks to: The bike was an idea that turned into a reality with help from many.Josh was responsible for the build and I reminded him daily of that,Harpoon painted the tank,Shawn was a big help on many things,Grant was there to argue with Josh,Weld and make dinner arrangements and I gathered all the parts,argued with Josh & helped out with whatever was needed to get done.We all made this bike happen and we are proud of what we have done.The Born Free Show is Saturday June 12 th. @ Pacific Coast Cycles 2430 Lewis Ave Signal Hill Ca. 90755 and at the end of the day one lucky person will be taking this bike home!!!.
Engine, year and make, model, modifications: 1950 HD panhead
Frame: Original HD wishbone
Fork: Original HD springer
Chassis mods: Frame was straightend and repaired by Dr. John's
Tire/wheel size and style: 21" WM1 with star hub and Speedmaster tire; 18" WM3 with a star hub and Firestone rubber
Favorite thing about this bike: The headlight mount! Thanks Shawn
Next modification will be: The fabwork is done. We just have to finish some details like wiring and fluid lines
Other mods, accessories, cool parts, etc: Bear Co. seat. Chopper Dave made a Born Free air cleaner & foot pegs. Flanders bars and risers. House Mouse Clutch Pedal, Biltwell seat hinge and pipe kit. NOS Wassel fender and tank. Vintage sissy bar rehabbed to fit. NOS salt 'n pepper shaker exhaust, Linkert carb, knucklehead transmission, custom-fabbed parts and much more. This bike was built like it was one of our own, and we did not compromise on anything
Thanks to: The bike was an idea that turned into a reality with help from many. Josh was responsible for the build and Mike D. reminded him daily of that. Harpoon painted the tank, Shawn was a big help on many things, Grant was there to argue with Josh, weld and make dinner arrangements, Clayton is the master of cleaning things, and Mike D. gathered all the parts, fought with Josh and helped out with whatever was needed. Everyone made this bike happen and everyone is proud of the work they contributed.
Born Free 2 show date and location: Saturday June 12 at Pacific Coast Cycles, 2430 Lewis Ave Signal Hill CA 90755
Thanks guys for the write up!There are still a small number of Poster w /free ticket so get them now. We hope to see all of you there and good luck on the drawing.
Thank you Bill! We appriciate all the support.
And thank you Josh for letting us argue with you constantly while trying to get us out of your hair so you could get the bike done.
That is beautiful. Whomever gets this will have obligations to ride the piss out of it, not wash it and show up at every event within a 1500 mi. radius of where they live...well at least we can all hope.
toolmantom
upsidedownbob
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BornLoserMD
steffan
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SportsterBob
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RockinRyan
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eliwolf6
ive got my ticket.. posters up in the garage
NHMike
Tyler
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FMA
And thank you Josh for letting us argue with you constantly while trying to get us out of your hair so you could get the bike done.
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