The Jockey Journal

Whitlock · 12-02-2011, 12:26 AM

This project rolled into my shop a few months ago. Its a 1954 KH model. I thought it was to cool of a bike not to post up on here.

How it came into the shop

Mounted the fender and built a sissy bar.

Built some foot pegs.

selectedgrub · 12-02-2011, 12:42 AM

ole redeye · 12-02-2011, 01:04 AM

Man is that gonna be cool looking!

Danny F. · 12-02-2011, 01:19 AM

Nice to see a different style Denver's frame.. post these 2 first pics in the Denver's thread !

Zeeman · 12-02-2011, 01:21 AM

Looks cool. Deserves a better front end!

Danny F. · 12-02-2011, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeeman

Looks cool. Deserves a better front end!

Yes... this is what you want !

http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=92760

RAGBAK · 12-02-2011, 04:32 AM

I feel a fresh wind blowing!

Frankenfab · 12-02-2011, 10:15 AM

Nice work on the pegs sir. Very nice so far.

mike mafufa · 12-02-2011, 02:55 PM

Now your talking!

Whitlock · 12-06-2011, 11:15 PM

Just about done with the pipes. They still need a little finnish work before they head off to be chromed.

Arcturus · 12-07-2011, 06:46 AM

Gonna be following this for sure. Great start!

Drake9 · 12-07-2011, 02:00 PM

This one should be fun to watch, looking killer

Whitlock · 01-24-2012, 01:16 PM

I took Curtis' bike off of the stand to get a better look at it. Still in mock up stage.

Danny F. · 01-24-2012, 01:59 PM

Once again a nice proof right here that the frame "makes" and determine the look of your bike.. !

Ironhead-Slim · 01-24-2012, 02:04 PM

I like those peg mounts and triple trees. Are those bought that way or did you fill them and smooth them out? I saw your blog on the dice site and forgot to bookmark it so I'm glad I found your site again. The bike looks great!

SwedeBobb · 01-24-2012, 02:43 PM

Really nice bike, will follow this one!

dhallilama · 01-24-2012, 03:07 PM

think this is the first KH build i've seen in ages... rad!
looking great so far!

Jtw79 · 01-24-2012, 07:39 PM

Two words, Fucking Rad!

LivingCanvas · 01-24-2012, 07:46 PM

Wow that thing is killer

worn · 01-24-2012, 07:52 PM

One of the coolest bikes I've seen in a long time!

gasketscraper · 01-24-2012, 10:51 PM

Looks Bitchin! Just loose the bars for some pullbacks and its perfect!

J_F_Byrd · 01-24-2012, 11:38 PM

fucking neat dude!

Nottso · 01-25-2012, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny F.

Once again a nice proof right here that the frame "makes" and determine the look of your bike.. !

I'll go along with that. The frame proportions are just right around that K motor to show how pretty they really are.

Whitlock · 01-25-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironhead-Slim

I like those peg mounts and triple trees. Are those bought that way or did you fill them and smooth them out? I saw your blog on the dice site and forgot to bookmark it so I'm glad I found your site again. The bike looks great!

Thanks everyone for all the positive input. "Ironhead Slim" The triple trees came from Mullins and I built the peg mounts.

gaffe · 01-25-2012, 09:28 AM

Cool bike and cool car

Any more pics of that one?

el diablo · 01-25-2012, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAGBAK

I feel a fresh wind blowing!

put your jeans back on

its winter overhere !!

nice looking project ,with this engine it sure is different than all the others !!

Von Zacho · 01-25-2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragbak

i feel a fresh wind blowing!

word!!!

abeblinkin · 01-25-2012, 10:18 AM

Wait a minute, you have a concrete quarter poured into your driveway?

sandergecko · 01-25-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abeblinkin

Wait a minute, you have a concrete quarter poured into your driveway?

Great bike and that too! Some guys have it all...

L.A.M.F. · 01-29-2012, 11:09 AM

so good... love the peg mounts too

HD48FL · 01-29-2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny F.

Once again a nice proof right here that the frame "makes" and determine the look of your bike.. !

Ain't that the truth!

Nice work all around!

La Dolce · 01-29-2012, 06:53 PM

Holy sheit... That is a quarter pipe.!

mikeyfrombc · 01-31-2012, 09:32 PM

that bike has it goin on very nice job

Whitlock · 02-01-2012, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abeblinkin

Wait a minute, you have a concrete quarter poured into your driveway?

Thats right. Sometimes you need a break from work!

Whitlock · 02-23-2012, 10:38 PM

Any KH guys out there know where to get a clutch cable for this bike?

Ken Cormier · 02-23-2012, 10:56 PM

Dam drooled all over my key board

kickstarts · 02-23-2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitlock

Any KH guys out there know where to get a clutch cable for this bike?

Isn't it the same cable as the right side 900's?
It's 52-70 K and XL I think.

Whitlock · 02-24-2012, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickstarts

Isn't it the same cable as the right side 900's?
It's 52-70 K and XL I think.

Thats what I thought. I ordered one for a early sportster and it didn't fit.

chromepig · 02-24-2012, 01:17 AM

outstanding

kickstarts · 02-24-2012, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitlock

Thats what I thought. I ordered one for a early sportster and it didn't fit.

What part of the cable didn't fit?

Whitlock · 02-24-2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickstarts

What part of the cable didn't fit?

The end that that went into the engine case. Maybe they sent the wrong one. I went through JP cycles.

kickstarts · 02-24-2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitlock

The end that that went into the engine case. Maybe they sent the wrong one. I went through JP cycles.

I'm sure you know what you're doing but the cable sleeve fitting didn't fit into the cam cover? Is that right? Most of these right side cables are a little loose in the cover.

I remove the kicker cover, flip it over and insert the rectangular end into the throw out arm tangs(pain in the ass) and then I turn the kicker cover right side up and into the position that it will attach to the engine and then I pull the cable outer sleeve till it won't come out anymore and then I slip the exposed part of the cable into the slotted receiver on the cam cover(another pain in the ass) and then position the kicker cover where it needs to be and install the kicker cover bolts.

I don't want to assume you haven't done one of these before so please don't be insulted, I'm not trying to be a dick. If you haven't done one of these there are a few easy tricks that make it easier or a few steps you might not be familiar with. I've done it so many times I can do it in my sleep. If you have a pic of the cable, I can tell you whether you have the right one.

sintax · 02-25-2012, 12:46 AM

anyone know if this frame was built for the KH or was it built for something else and adapted for the KH down the road?

Either way, its a way sick bike that is super unique. I always had a thing for Denvers work, he was a cool dude.

Whitlock · 02-25-2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kickstarts

I'm sure you know what you're doing but the cable sleeve fitting didn't fit into the cam cover? Is that right? Most of these right side cables are a little loose in the cover.

I remove the kicker cover, flip it over and insert the rectangular end into the throw out arm tangs(pain in the ass) and then I turn the kicker cover right side up and into the position that it will attach to the engine and then I pull the cable outer sleeve till it won't come out anymore and then I slip the exposed part of the cable into the slotted receiver on the cam cover(another pain in the ass) and then position the kicker cover where it needs to be and install the kicker cover bolts.

I don't want to assume you haven't done one of these before so please don't be insulted, I'm not trying to be a dick. If you haven't done one of these there are a few easy tricks that make it easier or a few steps you might not be familiar with. I've done it so many times I can do it in my sleep. If you have a pic of the cable, I can tell you whether you have the right one.

Thanks for the Info. I am not sure what was going on. Neither end of the cable would fit into the cam cover it was to big. I sent it back. Maybe Ill reorder it and see if there was some kind of mistake.

tin top tiny · 02-25-2012, 02:16 PM

super bad ass

Whitlock · 04-06-2012, 11:28 PM

Well everything is torn down and sent off to paint, chrome, powder coating, and the tumbler.

Grease Rod · 04-06-2012, 11:36 PM

Oh man I'm excited to see this one! I know zero about those engines, but I really dig the look of them. If you could let me know some info on it that'd be great? Can't wait to see more. Love the sissy bar and the mounts. Definitely gotta agree with Danny F. too that a frame really makes or breaks what a bike will look like. Keep them coming!

Ken Cormier · 04-07-2012, 12:03 AM

Wow is all I can say. The look of that bike is outstanding. You have done a super job. Thanks for sharing

Whitlock · 05-25-2012, 10:42 PM

Here we go. Just took it off the stand today. Just a few little things to finish up. Kicked it over for the first time today and it sounds good! Ill post more photo when she is on the road.

jimmi · 05-25-2012, 10:52 PM

Pure class.

KustomLuke · 05-26-2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitlock

Here we go. Just took it off the stand today. Just a few little things to finish up. Kicked it over for the first time today and it sounds good! Ill post more photo when she is on the road.

Ill 2ed that! Sounds loud and mean!

ElekVins · 05-26-2012, 12:09 PM

Beauty !
Excellent job !!

servi53 · 05-26-2012, 02:04 PM

gorgeous, love it

66headysporty · 05-26-2012, 06:08 PM

Great looking bike, killer job.

redrabbit · 05-26-2012, 07:47 PM

Damn.thats one sweet ride. Congrats!

12-02-2011, 12:26 AM	#1
Whitlock Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise,Idaho Posts: 161	54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) This project rolled into my shop a few months ago. Its a 1954 KH model. I thought it was to cool of a bike not to post up on here. How it came into the shop Mounted the fender and built a sissy bar. Built some foot pegs. __________________ Check out more from WRECKED METALS WEBSITE The BLOG FACEBOOK

12-02-2011, 12:42 AM	#2
selectedgrub Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 863	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread)

12-02-2011, 01:04 AM	#3
ole redeye Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kenosha Posts: 99	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Man is that gonna be cool looking!

12-02-2011, 01:19 AM	#4
Danny F. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium (Europe) Posts: 5,157	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Nice to see a different style Denver's frame.. post these 2 first pics in the Denver's thread !

12-02-2011, 01:21 AM	#5
Zeeman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 561	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Looks cool. Deserves a better front end!

12-02-2011, 04:32 AM	#7
RAGBAK Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tha Netherlands Posts: 819	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) I feel a fresh wind blowing! __________________ www.zzchop.com ... you need it!

12-02-2011, 10:15 AM	#8
Frankenfab Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 332	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Nice work on the pegs sir. Very nice so far. __________________ "Fuck the world." -John Rambo.

12-02-2011, 02:55 PM	#9
mike mafufa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mentone, California Posts: 181	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Now your talking!

12-06-2011, 11:15 PM	#10
Whitlock Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise,Idaho Posts: 161	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Just about done with the pipes. They still need a little finnish work before they head off to be chromed. __________________ Check out more from WRECKED METALS WEBSITE The BLOG FACEBOOK

12-07-2011, 02:00 PM	#12
Drake9 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vandenberg AFB, CA Posts: 179	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) This one should be fun to watch, looking killer __________________ Current Ride 81 Sportster Project My Blog http://bublitzbikes.blogspot.com/

01-24-2012, 01:16 PM	#13
Whitlock Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise,Idaho Posts: 161	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) I took Curtis' bike off of the stand to get a better look at it. Still in mock up stage. __________________ Check out more from WRECKED METALS WEBSITE The BLOG FACEBOOK

01-24-2012, 01:59 PM	#14
Danny F. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium (Europe) Posts: 5,157	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Once again a nice proof right here that the frame "makes" and determine the look of your bike.. !

01-24-2012, 02:04 PM	#15
Ironhead-Slim Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 71	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) I like those peg mounts and triple trees. Are those bought that way or did you fill them and smooth them out? I saw your blog on the dice site and forgot to bookmark it so I'm glad I found your site again. The bike looks great!

01-24-2012, 02:43 PM	#16
SwedeBobb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burträsk Sweden Posts: 1,426	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Really nice bike, will follow this one! __________________ The custom russian Facebook

01-24-2012, 03:07 PM	#17
dhallilama Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: portland, or Posts: 631	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) think this is the first KH build i've seen in ages... rad! looking great so far! __________________ III%

01-24-2012, 07:39 PM	#18
Jtw79 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central point, Oregon Posts: 283	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Two words, Fucking Rad!

01-24-2012, 07:46 PM	#19
LivingCanvas Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: High desert, SoCal Posts: 113	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Wow that thing is killer

01-24-2012, 07:52 PM	#20
worn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 575	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) One of the coolest bikes I've seen in a long time!

01-24-2012, 10:51 PM	#21
gasketscraper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 1,071	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Looks Bitchin! Just loose the bars for some pullbacks and its perfect!

01-24-2012, 11:38 PM	#22
J_F_Byrd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,078	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) fucking neat dude!

01-25-2012, 09:28 AM	#25
gaffe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 152	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Cool bike and cool car Any more pics of that one?

01-25-2012, 10:18 AM	#28
abeblinkin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: coloRADo Posts: 470	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Wait a minute, you have a concrete quarter poured into your driveway?

01-29-2012, 11:09 AM	#30
L.A.M.F. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 122	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) so good... love the peg mounts too

01-29-2012, 06:53 PM	#32
La Dolce Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: central NJ Posts: 2,022	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Holy sheit... That is a quarter pipe.! __________________ If a deal don't end in a hand shake than it ain't a good deal!

01-31-2012, 09:32 PM	#33
mikeyfrombc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Whonnock BC Canada Posts: 466	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) that bike has it goin on very nice job __________________ DEMON PRECISION PRODUCTS Custom Machining & Fabrication

02-23-2012, 10:38 PM	#35
Whitlock Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise,Idaho Posts: 161	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Any KH guys out there know where to get a clutch cable for this bike? __________________ Check out more from WRECKED METALS WEBSITE The BLOG FACEBOOK

02-23-2012, 10:56 PM	#36
Ken Cormier Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bangor maine Posts: 518	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Dam drooled all over my key board

02-24-2012, 01:17 AM	#39
chromepig Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west side Posts: 92	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) outstanding

02-25-2012, 12:46 AM	#43
sintax Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So.Cal Posts: 42	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) anyone know if this frame was built for the KH or was it built for something else and adapted for the KH down the road? Either way, its a way sick bike that is super unique. I always had a thing for Denvers work, he was a cool dude.

02-25-2012, 02:16 PM	#45
tin top tiny Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: dirty jersey Posts: 113	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) super bad ass

04-06-2012, 11:28 PM	#46
Whitlock Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise,Idaho Posts: 161	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Well everything is torn down and sent off to paint, chrome, powder coating, and the tumbler. __________________ Check out more from WRECKED METALS WEBSITE The BLOG FACEBOOK

04-06-2012, 11:36 PM	#47
Grease Rod Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Burbank Posts: 181	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Oh man I'm excited to see this one! I know zero about those engines, but I really dig the look of them. If you could let me know some info on it that'd be great? Can't wait to see more. Love the sissy bar and the mounts. Definitely gotta agree with Danny F. too that a frame really makes or breaks what a bike will look like. Keep them coming! __________________ http://www.machinasceleritas.blogspot.com Burbank

04-07-2012, 12:03 AM	#48
Ken Cormier Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: bangor maine Posts: 518	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Wow is all I can say. The look of that bike is outstanding. You have done a super job. Thanks for sharing

05-25-2012, 10:42 PM	#49
Whitlock Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise,Idaho Posts: 161	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Here we go. Just took it off the stand today. Just a few little things to finish up. Kicked it over for the first time today and it sounds good! Ill post more photo when she is on the road. __________________ Check out more from WRECKED METALS WEBSITE The BLOG FACEBOOK

05-25-2012, 10:52 PM	#50
jimmi Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Olympia, WA. Posts: 63	Re: 54 KH Model in Denvers frame (Build Thread) Pure class.