The Babe Bike Is Done!

1975 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000

This bike was a M-E-S-S when it came in! It came in with a typical complaint; "won't charge, won't run." Didn't take us long to figure out why! 

Anything and everything that had to do with the wiring was...scary. A quick peek revealed what looked to be about 17 different types of wire (including old stereo wire) spliced together to create the wiring harness. No piece of wire was longer than a few inches by itself. Yeah, it had that many splices. 

To really ensure that the bike would never run correctly, there was only one circuit breaker to handle all that "wiring". The whole bike had to be completely rewired. Every inch. 

Other Issues 

The wiring wasn't the only problem we discovered. The charging system was blown too. And the forks had NO oil in them. Here is everything we did: 

• Rewired entire bike
• Replaced charging system
• Replaced alternator
• Replaced voltage regulator
• Repaired shifting linkage
• Adjusted clutch
• Adjusted front wheel and spacers
• Repaired oil leak
• Mounted exhaust
• Added fork oil
• Rode it.

Custom mirrors

This was one of those projects that created a new issue each time an old problem was fixed. Sure was a great day when it started and an even better day when it was able to be ridden for the first time. This really is a cool, custom bike. Way too cool to not be out on the road.

1992 Heritage Softail Is Out The Door

Another Harley Out The Door

This one came to us needing a whole new dash rewired. We won't lie and say that was the easiest or most pleasant experience ever. But hey, when all the switches turn on the right lights, it is celebration time, right? Yeah, that's what we think too.

Check out the old-school dash assembly

While we were at it, we added new tanks and fenders. The new tanks were low-profile (different size than the stock tank) and we had to build some custom stops to prevent bumpage against  the front end.

And a few chrome covers. As well as a new taillight assembly.

Shiny!

Cool grips

This bike has some of the coolest hand grips. Tooled leather skull and crossbones! They bring the 18"ape hangers back down to earth somewhat. Did we mention the wires are inside the handlebars? It was a bit of a challenge to chase down all the bad wires.

She rolls. 

Meanwhile back in the Frankenshop...we have one on the slab.

Yes, it is aliiiiive. It is just in dire need of a transfusion.