The Pan-American Project.
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2.5.2016
More delays as the holidays got out of the way, and normal work at the shop kept us all busy! However, assembly is coming along pretty quick, with hardware being fit, metal being massaged gently with files, or grinder, as need may be, and we compile some notes on additional parts needed, problems solved, or fabrication to be completed.
At first glance you will likely notice that the motor is in the frame! Looking pretty good in my opinion.. I am very excited to ride this bike, the 93" S&S Pan motor paired with the Baker Drivetrain 6-into-4 transmission, upgraded Progressive suspension and PM brakes should lend itself to a fast and agile bike.
You might also notice the stylin' gas tanks. These are a sample set of Lowbrow's WX Split Gas Tanks, which will be out and for sale by March 2016. A play on the MoCo WR factory race gas tanks, which held gas in one half, oil in the other. These WX Split Gas Tanks are bolt-on fitment (NO welding or modifying your frame!) for 1936 - 1984 Harley-Davidson Big Twin frames. We have been working on getting these made for almost three years, so I am quite excited about finally being done!
Another view of the WX Split Tanks, and a good view of the stainless steel, investment-cast Biltwell Thunder Risers & 1" Chumps handlebars.
We aim to run some cast aluminum, finned rocker covers by Custom Cycle Engineering, but we will have to mill some material off of the bottom flange, as the S&S Pan motor is a bit taller than the stock cone Shovel motor that would have been in this frame, and there are clearance issues.
We swapped out the S&S teardrop air cleaner cover for a cast aluminum Lowbrow Finned Air Cleaner Cover, which uses the stock S&S air filter element and backing plate, it is a two minute change-over that helps set this bike apart from a sea of others.
B-side.. Rivera Primo makes a heavy-duty inner primary that will be indestructible and work well with the electric start we will be using (the Pan-American will be kick and electric start). Another high-quality component that helps make this bike the long-haul, bulletproof moto we set out to build.
Other bits and pieces are coming together, just trying to get all the main components fit and on the bike. Fender will be fit next, then it is time to make a seat pan for a custom seat, sort out tail light, head light, fabricate some mounts and brake stay for the rear caliper, and a bunch of other odds and ends.. Onward and upward!Comment
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Revelator, these are just gas tanks, no oil unless you customized them by eliminating the cross overs and welding in oil line fittings. They are 2.25 gallons total, both sides combined.Comment
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