Built my first chopper at 17, Amen Savior frame, 38 deg
rake, 12" overstock springer, 21" front , 16" rear, 1972 Shovelhead, Andrews AB grind cam, 74 cu. in. Jockey shift with foot clutch.
No front brake, had drum brake on rear. 3 in. open belt primary, ratchet top 4 speed, my Grandfathers 1938 7" Indian Headlight, and a WW2 German bayonet and scabbard he brought back was welded to the sissy bar.......It was a rollin deathtrap, but I was hooked. All told, even parts, tags, and registration, I had less than 5 grand in it.
Kick only, of course.
Next was a 1978 80cu.in. FLH, Fat Bob tanks, 14" Apes,primo belt drive primary, kick only. Bought from a true brother for $3800
When I got out of the Navy, I bought a 79 FLH 80 cu.in, all full dress. Even had the shitty Harley cassette tape deck an AM/FM radio. I took a bus from Pennsylvania to Ohio to buy it from a VN vet. He told me to stop on the way and buy a case of PBR, I didnt ask why, just did it. He picks me up at bus station, takes me to his farm, he wont let me see the bike till the beers gone.....If I can kick it over in 5 or less kicks, I can buy it......2 prime kicks, TDC, hit the electric switch, she fired on 3rd kick.threw a leg over her, started raining like hell, rode her all the way back to PA in a turdfloater. Still have all 3

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