Mix-N-Match

Let's try a 16-inch front...

New Forks for 60FLH

Swapped a set of 73-77 FLH forks I had in the parts pile on my 60FLH for the FXWG forks it came with. The FXWG forks are either 2 or 4 inches over so these really dropped the front end of the bike, and now it sits a little high in the back. I tried to lower it with a set of 12-inch FX shocks but it was way too low, so the happy medium is somewhere in between those and the stock 13.5 shocks. Need to figure out the front brake too. The 12-inch dual disc lines up with the caliper mount on the left side, so a Banana caliper should work.

Riding it!

Three weeks from bare frame to runner! Still lots to do: hook up the rear brake, lights, rear fender, finish the wiring, paint, etc. Thinking about shortening the springer to improve the stance. It all needs to come back apart to paint the frame, but this is farther than I expected to get this fast. Rides great too, better than my swing arm 60.

Stole the mousetrap release lever off my Pan-shovel to get this one running. Note the 2x4 kickstand stop to keep it from rubbing on the primary belt.

Red Tail Leather seat

Seat mock-up

Roller is getting real close to a runner. The seat is from Red Tail Leather out in SoCal, mounted with Fab Kevin's invisible seat hinge and spring bungs. Chain and rear brake are mounted, just need to attach the stay rod to the frame. Only thing keeping me from riding it today is the clutch release. I was hoping to use Fab Kevin's extended clutch release lever, but it didn't clear the oil tank on the right side, so I need a stock mousetrap arm. Once I get that, the foot clutch lever and linkage are ready to go.