DK Custom Ironhead build - Photo Heavy

[DK Custom]

Just a little update for you guys...

Currently waiting on the bars. I have decided on the Wild 1 Chubby Knuckle bars...

Wanted something low and wide and these should add to the overall styling of the bike.

Also waiting on a couple of other small things like mounting bungs and have yet decide on tins.

Dwayne

 

[DK Custom]

So, My front wheel has been lacking the adequate spacers up until now. For the most part, especially on the right side, these are for mock up purposes.

TC Bros includes spacers with the springer and with the brake caliper. Unfortunately for me the spacers are cut to length for use with 84-99 Wideglide wheels which have a much wider hub than this sporty.

Notice the additional space...

So, for the time being, I will piece together a set of spacers not only to mock the front end up completely but to also use as reference when having the final spacers machined. You can measure as many times as your like but the chances are you will be cutting the spacers then install,remove,grind, repeat.

It is not optimal to use a typical grinding disc to shorten the aluminum spacers but a flap disc works perfectly

I basically had to put a spacer on either side of 8 and 3...

Mounted up rolls very smooth with the brake caliper in place...

Dwayne

 

[DK Custom]

 

[DK Custom]

Package arrived!

Speaking from a custom parts supplier standpoint, the first word that comes to mind when holding this product is "Quality". The Powder coat finish of the bars and the anodized of the risers is flawless. Additionally the machining of both products is very impressive. You cannot get this quality from imitation "chubby" bars or Riser. I suspect the sticker on the outside of the box is there as a precursor to product's fit and finish.

http://shop.wild1inc.com/WO519-CHUBBY-SPRINGER-KNUCKLE-BAR-WO519.htm

Photo credits to Kevin :icon_laugh:...

Dwayne

 

[DK Custom]

Got em Installed...





In Love with these risers...



Dwayne

 

[DK Custom]

Tank is here. It is the 2.5 gallon Frisco Mount from TC Bros...

http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/tc-bros-2-5-gal-frisco-mount-sportster-gas-tank.html

The welds and bungs look great...

Also picked up the mounting bungs for the tank and the yet to be decided rear fender.

... Those guys have every thing needed as well as things you didn't realize you needed. You CAN NOT go wrong with TC Bros.

Dwayne

 

[DK Custom]

Devin and I spent some time installing the Gas tank, oil tank, and solo seat spring mounts. Pre-Fabbed bungs and mounting tabs are the way to go if you want to save time and effort. All bungs were tacked into place first to avoid any difficulty to remove them in case of some unforeseen issue with plumbing, fittings, clearance, etc... They will be finalized and cleaned up once everything is in place.

First, we mounted the oil tank...

... The hardtail, oil tank, and mounting kit are all from TC Bros. so everything fit as it should with no modifications needed. IMO it is best to get all conjoining components from the same company for the best chance of a direct fit.

On to the Fuel Tank and mounting bungs, again from TC Bros. A step drill is key installing bung inserts.

... after tacking those in place we installed the tank and solo seat spring mounts. The Spring mounts are exactly 7" apart which is something of an industry standard for aftermarket solo seats from DK Custom, LaRosa, etc.

Starting to look more and more like a motorcycle...

Dwayne

 

[Zammy]

Really starting to shape up Dwayne, looking good.

 

[DK Custom]

Been abnormally cold here recently so there hasn't been any progress on the Ironhead build. I do plan on putting together the seat this weekend.

The seat choice will be one of our DIY leather cover solo seat kits...

http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/outlaw-leather-solo-seat-pan-cover-kit-more-details-dk-lth-sc.htm

The instructions are pretty straight forward and thanks to a few youtube tutorials, I am confident in my tooling abilities.

I should earn this patch soon :icon_laugh:

Dwayne

 

[DK Custom]

Update on the seat... Didn't get to invest as much time as I would have liked over the last weekend but here is where i'm at...

 

[DK Custom]

New shoes came in courtesy of TC Bros. Ordered on a Thursday and was tripping over boxes Saturday.... They ship fast!

The Rims are their Moto Iron brand and seem to be pretty good. No loose or bent spoke, chrome finish looks good... Both are 16x3. The front is 100% compatible with the Moto Iron Springer using the supplied spacers that came with the springer itself... So no need to cut new ones. I suspect the back will use the OEM spacers as well. TC Bros also offers the tubes and rubber strips needed to complete the tire mount.The tires are Shinko Classic White walls...

When having the tires mounted, I opted not to have them balanced with a weight glued to the rim or attached to the spokes... The weights look bad and when they start to rust they really look bad.Kevin swears by the Dyna Beads for tire balancing and I have sold plenty to our customers while I admit, I have never personally used them myself. Figured now I would give them a go. Installing them in a tube can be very time consuming. I tried a few different methods such as using zip ties attached to a drill to slap the applicator for vibrations...

Using air pressure to force the beads in...

... It is a PITA and very time consuming but should be worth it.Took about 45 minutes to do bot her wheels.

Dwayne

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Got em Installed...

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Dwayne

Now that's a trike project ...

 

[DK Custom]

The build is still very much a work in progress I have just been preoccupied with work and other projects. I did buy a new, complete wiring harness since the original was older than I am and looked to have been cut, spliced, soldered, and burned in several places. I wasn't sure what was original and what was added so I just replaced it to start fresh.Also got the front wheel and brake system mounted using the spacers TC Bros supplied with Springer...

 

[Oldveteran]

May the FORCE be with you!

Gad! You must have really learned to ride when those bars came off! WHEW! Good stuff.

Oldveteran :Trike1:

 

[Oldveteran]

The tires! Love the tires.

Just noticed that you used Shinko 240 whitewalls. Great choice. My next set for my Voyager/Harley will be Shinko 270s. Since my bike runs without laying over on the sidewalls, I don't need something that will handle a race track or drag my floor boards! The price seems OK and even if they only last 7500 miles, I will be money ahead since I change my own tires. :victory:

Oldveteran :Trike1: