Our Anniversary

I've had my shovelhead for two years this month. This picture was taken the day after I bought it. Just a couple more things...

my bike

Pretty much done but running like shit. Pretty sure it's an intake leak

weekend progress

well it's a shovelhead again. hopefully be finished this weekend

Floorboard Tab

I put a left side board loop and fixed a couple weak links on my e-start frame at work last Friday. I decided to get the V-Twin replica castings just because it would irritate me if the left and right were different. Also I wanted to keep it as true to the earlier frames as possible. I did some homework and found from the ground to the top of the outer lip the measurements were 1 1/2" on right side and 5/8" on the left. Of course almost all the ones I checked out there a little different but those were the most consistent numbers. Getting them perfectly lined up with each other wasn't a big issue with a couple squares and some patience. Hope this can help someone looking for info as I couldn't find much myself. Check it out

Shovel 10-25-10

Biker Bob helpin' me conquer this beast

frame wash

Worked out good. Looked like I peed myself when I was done.

todayo

Got these grips in the mail today... Rad! And this is how my shop(ed) sits for now. Couple swap meets coming up this weekend. Hopefully find some SHIT! I'll be posting pix before long

clean cases

Well, after a can of engine degreaser, and 3 or 4 cans of carburetor cleaner my cases are ready. I tried some brake cleaner in a couple spots and found it didn't work as well. I've also heard it's harder on gaskets... I don't know. I still have some gasket surfaces to work on, but otherwise this beast is ready for assembly. Also, watch out, all that shit eats paint. And kills you

Before:

After:

summer cleaning

Spent a few hours trying to get my cases clean. Been using Gunk engine degreaser, and carb. cleaner. So far, so good