Motorcycles in Oak Run, California

  This Sportster was bone stock at 11,000 miles, at which point it was completely customized.  The bike now has 11,325 miles.  I built the bike because I love to build bikes and hot rods.  I have decades of experience as a fabricator and welder.  I just don’t get enough opportunities to ride this bike and I’m on to a new hot rod project.  It is a blast to ride and it always attracts attention whenever I take it out.  It needs nothing but someone to ride it.  It has a clear California title in my name and is currently registered.  Don’t hesitate to ask questions or for additional photos.  The bike is available for inspection near Redding CA by appointment.   Build Details:   Sheet Metal The gas tank is a Cole Foster design with a pop-up cap.  The oil tank is custom fabricated with rubber mounts.  The rear fender is steel for a 21” wheel modified to fit.  There is NO BONDO on any sheet metal parts.  All the steel was metal finished, blued using a chemical process to produce the color as seen in the photos, and then clear coated with automotive clear coat.  You will not see this finish on any other bike.  All the welds are visible through the clear coat.  Different steels take the coloring differently so there is some color variation.  In my opinion, it adds to the apparent patina.  There are a few minor imperfections in the clear coat, but no major issues.   Frame The frame is unmodified except the tail end.  The cast fender/shock mounts were cut off and a new tubing structure created.  All tabs and extra brackets were cut off and the frame smoothed and painted gloss black.  The upper motor mount is modified to hold the coil and it is blued along with the motor mount plates and hardware.  The VIN number is  easily readable.