Here is a Shovelhead I am building for my friend Shane. The truth is he will probably have worked on it more than me by the time we are done. Our goal is to have it ready for the Born Free 4 show this spring.
Just rounding up parts so far. I need to start the fab work soon.
Looks like a hell of a start. My only concert is that magneto. I have seen them fall off after a night at the bar. But I only lost one before I figured it out. Thats when they were only about 350 bucks.
My only concert is that magneto. I have seen them fall off after a night at the bar. But I only lost one before I figured it out. Thats when they were only about 350 bucks.
I am not really worried about it. Its just something that bugs me. Paughco makes a quality product but for the price of $800 they can't pay someone to TIG weld there frames. I like Paugho frames. In fact I just ordered another one. Ill still take a couple hrs of my time to "Clean it up"
I had asked a question about this frame before for the specs. Being a 2 inch stretch on the down tubes what does this do for the rider as far as position? I'm keeping my eyes open for a shovel (hardtail) frame for a future shovel build and wanted to make sure what to look for. I really like the looks of this paughco frame
It has 2" in the downtubes so that it will clear taller cylinders. It does not affect rider position. I've had a few of those Paughco wishbones, and as was said, you cannot beat them for the $$. Never had a single issue w/one, and I've had some big engines in them. Really comfortable dimensions too.
I finally got the Shovelhead to "Mock up stage" You can't tell how a bike is going to look untill you get it off the stand and roll it out side. I like the way it is turning out.
Since he hasn't said, the wheel looks like a Performance Machine wheel from the 70's. It's an aluminum version of the magnesium American 12 spoke spindlemount. They made them in 15's and 18's. We've talked quite a bit about them before, you might do a search for more info.
Bikes looking real good. How much is the springer extended? Top reinforcement looks likd an XA but the legs look longer. Big twin stem or 45?
Larry T
Did some mods to the sporty tank to get rid of that ugly flat spot where the filler cap is (Or was).
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