1978 FLH BUILD, PAGE 6
After 10 months of work the bike finally fired on the first try and the lift went to the floor. There were still a few cosmetic details to be squared away but a rideable bike had come to life. It first roared at about 3:30 am but as it turned its first revolutions I called the ol lady and woke her up. She was so excited about the bike being done she didn't even care about the time.
I started this bike on May 1st, 1996 with an intended budget of 7,000 dollars and a goal of finishing in four months. I blew both goals in the end but I opted to do some things that were more dollar and time demanding than first planned. I did manage to take it for its first test ride on December 31st so I at least finished it in the same calendar year I started. When someone asks me how much it costs to build it I have a very simple answer, "Every spare dime I had."
GETTING CLOSER EVERY MINUTE
THE LIFT IS FINALLY ON THE FLOOR
GETTING IT HOME
ALL IT NEEDS ARE BAGS AND A WINDSHIELD
BAGS AND TOUR PAK MOUNTED AND ON THE ROAD
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NAVIGATION
