Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Roland Sands Design risers finally came in, so I was able to mount up the Maindrive Cycle handlebars. Mockup is done, time for finishes.

Most rigid rear fenders are made to fit 18″ wheels/tires, but since David’s Deuce has a 17″ rear, a little work was needed to get the fit just right. Here’s the brand new Twisted Choppers rear fender (excellent quality, by … Continue reading →

In the past, I’ve chopped this frame gusset bar to really clean up the look. But this time, the tank was covering up most of the bar, so there was no need for that. I’ve seen others builders fabricate elaborate … Continue reading →

For the fuel tank, I got busy building a classic Sportster-style tank. I started with a King Sportster shell: I then rounded out the flat top that these tanks traditionally have, and removed 1″ from the rear for a sleeker … Continue reading →

I took off the swingarm to chop off the unused tabs, and while it was off, I mounted one of the new Maindrive license plate brackets: Next up was the all-important suspension modifications to get the stance right. I’m a … Continue reading →

For the seat, I went with my usual Redtail Leather seat pan. Pretty simple mounting system: 3 tabs welded to the pan, 3 tabs welded to the frame…rock-solid. I really love the look of these seat pans. It flows real … Continue reading →

Chopping the frame horns is easy, anybody can do it. Making it flow in a nice, smooth way is a whole ‘nother story. Before: After: