Bougie Bogster
Member
Hello All,
I am a expat Canadian in China, here for a few more yrs. Normally my bike purchase or project was going to be upon returning back, but that would only be in several yrs. What a coincidence that my neighbour from Germany used to build custom H-D bikes in Germany, so we have recently decided to build 1 bike each over here. I think it is not very commom here, it will be a very interesting project to say the least.
I'd like to post some prilimnary specs on my bike project, and post a few questions here and there. I would also invite, and be very happy to recieve any kind of comments reagrding my post. Thanks alot in advance
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Spec ::
-Engine: 80 CID Big Evolution 1984-1991. Engine will be set-up for sure as phase 1, possibly phase 2 with cam/head hopefully reaching 75-80hp.
-Carb: S&S Super E or G
-Frame: Softtail style, rake approx 40 deg
-Wheels: Rear Aluminum approx 220mm, Front maybe spokes or aluminum.
-Forks: Dia41 polished maybe wide-glide style
-Tank:3,5 gal 1 pcs TBD
-Transmission: Stock H-D 5 speed or Baker 5 speed. (Would like some comments about this)
The bike(s) will be done in phases so we need to define the priliminary things, meanwhile I need to make sure everyything is compatible with the entire project. Any comments on any of the above would surely be appreciated.
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I'd like to start with a couple of questions.
1) Engine: If I choose an older used 80 CID evolution (approx 1985), my friend a mechanic says that we would disassemble and refurbish / clean (lightly or not so likely bore out) the cyclinders, refit / replace pistons etc. With the expectation of having a A class motor, pushing approx 70-80 horses minimum what are the typical steps or risks we could take ?
2) Frame: For choosing the appropriate frame, could someone mention some possible custom frames approx 38-40 deg rake, softtail style? What I would like to know is what are all the precautions i should take ? For example what mating parts (such as transmission, forks,) should i exactly have defined before selecting the frame ? Which frames (there are a ton out there) are the ones I should consider ? Is it possible to obtain / purchase the design and drawings of such frames ?
Thanks alot in advance,
Bougie Bogster
I am a expat Canadian in China, here for a few more yrs. Normally my bike purchase or project was going to be upon returning back, but that would only be in several yrs. What a coincidence that my neighbour from Germany used to build custom H-D bikes in Germany, so we have recently decided to build 1 bike each over here. I think it is not very commom here, it will be a very interesting project to say the least.
I'd like to post some prilimnary specs on my bike project, and post a few questions here and there. I would also invite, and be very happy to recieve any kind of comments reagrding my post. Thanks alot in advance
:: Spec ::
-Engine: 80 CID Big Evolution 1984-1991. Engine will be set-up for sure as phase 1, possibly phase 2 with cam/head hopefully reaching 75-80hp.
-Carb: S&S Super E or G
-Frame: Softtail style, rake approx 40 deg
-Wheels: Rear Aluminum approx 220mm, Front maybe spokes or aluminum.
-Forks: Dia41 polished maybe wide-glide style
-Tank:3,5 gal 1 pcs TBD
-Transmission: Stock H-D 5 speed or Baker 5 speed. (Would like some comments about this)
The bike(s) will be done in phases so we need to define the priliminary things, meanwhile I need to make sure everyything is compatible with the entire project. Any comments on any of the above would surely be appreciated.
--------------
I'd like to start with a couple of questions.
1) Engine: If I choose an older used 80 CID evolution (approx 1985), my friend a mechanic says that we would disassemble and refurbish / clean (lightly or not so likely bore out) the cyclinders, refit / replace pistons etc. With the expectation of having a A class motor, pushing approx 70-80 horses minimum what are the typical steps or risks we could take ?
2) Frame: For choosing the appropriate frame, could someone mention some possible custom frames approx 38-40 deg rake, softtail style? What I would like to know is what are all the precautions i should take ? For example what mating parts (such as transmission, forks,) should i exactly have defined before selecting the frame ? Which frames (there are a ton out there) are the ones I should consider ? Is it possible to obtain / purchase the design and drawings of such frames ?
Thanks alot in advance,
Bougie Bogster
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