Project Springer!!!

[sparks'n'dust]

It has begun - I finally decided on a plan of action to get a few bits and pieces together that can resemble and be called a bike

I have decided to strip my worn out customised old 97 FLSTS and give it a revamp.
I have a 95" TC motor I built up to go in there, marry up to the flawless 6 speed thats been in there fro the past 9 years.
A TC softail swingarm - so I can fit a 200 tire with ease, new chromed shocks with adjustable lowering kit.
I will rebuild the front end too, that I converted to 19" with twin disc.

The frame needs new paint - I am thinkiong some kind of silver metallic, to compliment alll the chrome and polish - since it needs a bit of tweaking to sjoehorn the motor in. Needed to massage a little off the frame motor mounts to get the cases in, and the front left downtube interferes with the rocker cover.

I am still looking for a set of TC (RK or Dyna) cases to build another motor, for which I have a frame, tranny, primary etc.

Heres a liitle look...

[EZE RIDER]

I love these projects! Looks great so far.

[DiamondLil]

Springers are so new to my awareness. Thanks for helping me learn.

[lakedrunk]

man that is a great lookin bike! did you shave that rear fender down a little?

[TurboRoadster]

might I recommend some custom powder work?
BTW, awesome bike, great project indeed.

[sparks'n'dust]

I cut the original frame rear fender struts off right at the seat area where the swingarm top ends. Made up some struts oyt of flat stell bar which was then chromed. The fender is a one off, out of fibreglass, and fits 180,190,200 tire.

I want to stay with chrome and polished to compliment the very heavy and very visible Springer front end.

[sparks'n'dust]

A few pics of the Springer front end and the conversion I did with the 19" wheel and dual discs, using ALL HD parts (except the spacers between the hub and discs)

[GAZOO!]

If that springer has any age to it you probably want to put new bushings in all around. They can start to handle funny when they get worn but you probably know that.

I love springers. I really wanted to put on on the YamaBobber but my plan was to build that bike for under $2k and I would not be able to if I went with the springer.

Maybe now that I have the new bike I will go that direction.

[sparks'n'dust]

Tha Yam is a very light bike - I think although springers are so cool, I love em too, it would be a bit heavy, also in looks, for the nice lines of your bobber.

[sparks'n'dust]

Out with the old Evo, and in with the (older revised) TwinCamPan!!!