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This bike started as 1978 Harley Davidson FLH and is titled as such. It was mostly stock when purchased it roughly years ago with the exception of the S&S 88" big bore kit and Super carb. It's not my only bike so the motor has 8k-10k miles on it (The odometer was only recently fixed).
There is no paint and did not clear over the raw steel.  This means you will need to maintain it or paint it any color you like!   Maintenance is pretty simple, just keep it out of the rain and hit it with WD40 and an SOS pad if it gets some flash rust. do ride this bike (although not in the last year) so expect some dirt and grime under it's nails but over all it's pretty clean.
The motor surprises me how hard it pulls every time ride it. It has more torque than my brand new 96". It usually starts on the first, second or third kick once you know the starting procedure. It doesn't use key and uses an old biker trick on the magneto to kill the motor. It also does not use battery since it has magneto. It does have capacitor installed to help with the headlight when you are at stop light. Everything else works great, lights, brakes, suspension, speedo and odometer.
One of my favorite parts on this bike is the aluminum JKS swingarm. These are rare as hens teeth. searched for this swingarm for two years before finally snatched one up on ebay.  They ran $1200-$1500 new and they can attract nearly double that now. The orbital axle adjuster is what sets them apart form metmachex and the others.
Here is list of all the stuff can think of that have put into it:
Fresh speed ratchet top transmission Just few miles on itJKS aluminum swingarm Morris M5 MagnetoBDL 3" Belt DriveRivera Primo Pro ClutchFab Kevin Rear Dual Caliper braketTwo Tokico performance dual piston calipersFab Kevin Brake AnchorFab Keven Front Brake kitSingle Tokico performance dual piston caliperCustom exhaust w/power conesCustom Fat Lucky seat upholstery custom seat panCustom front brake master cylinderThrowback MC aluminum bird deflectorThrowback MC aluminum foot pegsCustom case aluminum kicker pedalStraightened kicker armCustom fender strutsNew rear fender will also throw in the short fender seen in the last picNewer gas tanksPingle petcockCustom Knucklehead tail lightCustom licence plate bracketNew LED headlightCustom headlight bracketCustom handle bars will throw in second set made from stainlessBiltwell 1" risersProgressive rear shocksProgressive front springsNew o-ring chainNew aluminum sprocketNew statorNew rectifierNew plug wiresNew CapacitorHorse Shoe Oil Tank
What it needs:Someone to ride it more than me. hahaI noticed the grips are worn and are moving around bit.The tires have are these really hard to find Dunlops that love but they are older so if was going to ride some long distances would look into new set.
Please call or txt me if you have questions or need additional photos.  512-417-0651This is my bike that built for myself so know all the details.  I'm selling it because just haven't ridden much, at least year or more. really need the space in my garage and the extra cash for one of my other projects.
I've shipped couple of bikes before with Uship so can help with that if needed.  Shipping costs would be at the buyers expense.  I might be willing to deliver if it's within few hours from Austin Tx.
A deposit of $1000 is required within 24 hours of the end of the auction which can be PayPal but the final payment must be in cash, cashiers check or bank wire. have the clear texas title in my possession that will go wth the bike.On Nov-30-16 at 22:09:27 PST, seller added the following information:To add some details after getting some questions.  The motor was rebuilt 7-8 years ago by reputable shop here in Texas and the S&S 88" big bore kit was installed. The motor now has less than 10k miles on it. The transmission was just rebuilt by DC Choppers few weeks ago and really haven't ridden much it since.  Almost every other bushing and bearing has been replaced over the last few years including the bearings in the neck, wheels and swingarm pivot. Wiring and plumbing have also been replaced. The bike is kick only, no electric start.On Dec-01-16 at 12:07:23 PST, seller added the following information:Last photo shows the bike as purchased it.
VIN supplied upon request.On Dec-03-16 at 08:23:06 PST, seller added the following information:Added photo of the front brake reservoir that some folks asked about. It's basically Nissin front brake master cylinder with the reservoir removed and replaced with clear plastic tubing.  This is much less clunky than the Harley master so it cleans up the bars quite bit. Dot5 fluid only.
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