Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy

luky_13 · 12th December 2011, 16:43

As much as I wanted to use the club putter I realized that the natural angle of the club head when kept flat on the floor was too large to support the bike. I relented and dropped the putter-plan, sadly though!

Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy-dsc_0009.jpg

luky_13 · 12th December 2011, 17:39

So we decided to create a cardboard reinforced paper template for our new kick stand design and dress our bike with it. Once pasted it gave us all the measurements we wanted (silly we didn't think about this earlier).

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Then we started out with a 16 mm steel bar

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Bent it and machined it...

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Welded the spring side clamp, holder ring and pressed the floor side of the stand for stability.

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axp817 · 12th December 2011, 19:15

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Originally Posted by luky_13

Even though we did mock-up the exhaust before sending the frame for powder coating, the exhaust brackets and final install was a bit of a mystery. The unbalanced engine added to some level of Fear-Factor as the exhaust setup I had was meant for the balanced version of TwinCam (lesser vibrations). Uncertainty ruled, didn't know what to expect out of 'this' marriage. But before that we had to get the exhaust mounting bracket dialed in parallel to the floor to finalize the mounting points.

Is it parallel, yes it is...

Nice diver, what is it?

Dreamy · 13th December 2011, 00:37

Ho boy Ho boy! what a tread, was glued like hell, deep respect to you, the kind of passion, perseverance, patience you have and precision you seek huh hats off. in all these years i happened to see this tread now and i'm glued to it.

Parthasarathig · 13th December 2011, 02:03

This looks like an episode of American Chopper. I mean WOW!!! Never felt that it would be posible to build a custom chopper from scratch.   Wish the RTO opens up registrations for custom builds. If and when it does it'l really open up a brand new segment in India. And that would only encourage more craftsmen to take to this line of work. The competition would heat up pretty soon then. And it'd be the audiences delight to see the various artworks of the builders.  @Luky_13 i must congratulate you for doing something what mere mortals like us can only dream of. Are you going to do a roadshow of the bike after its done?? Lot of people would appreciate your effort. This baby is shaping upto one beautiful looker.   My only wish that remains is that the govt. makes it legal to build and ride custom bikes. We need a biker's movement here something on the grounds of the Daytona week. ( forgive my lack of knowledge if there already is any such movement )  Best of luck for the rest of the build. Hope to see this on the roads someday!! What a day that'l be.

shrini78 · 13th December 2011, 07:14

I must admit,
I'm one of the lucky few who got a chance to meet this creation in person
Needless to say it was one hair raising experience...
Would like to see u one road soon

luky_13 · 13th December 2011, 08:23

Although its a kick stand we subjected it to a bit of grinding and hand polishing to remove the rough edges, and it was going on a harley so it had to meet some minimum standards.

Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy-dsc_0027.jpg

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Followed up with powder coating, ready for installation!

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luky_13 · 13th December 2011, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrini78

I must admit,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parthasarathig

This looks like an episode of American Chopper. I mean WOW!!! Never felt that it would be posible to build a custom chopper from scratch.   Wish the RTO opens up registrations for custom builds. If and when it does it'l really open up a brand new segment in India. And that would only encourage more craftsmen to take to this line of work. The competition would heat up pretty soon then. And it'd be the audiences delight to see the various artworks of the builders.  @Luky_13 i must congratulate you for doing something what mere mortals like us can only dream of. Are you going to do a roadshow of the bike after its done?? Lot of people would appreciate your effort. This baby is shaping upto one beautiful looker.   My only wish that remains is that the govt. makes it legal to build and ride custom bikes. We need a biker's movement here something on the grounds of the Daytona week. ( forgive my lack of knowledge if there already is any such movement )  Best of luck for the rest of the build. Hope to see this on the roads someday!! What a day that'l be.

@Prasthasarthig, I couldn't agree more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamy

Ho boy Ho boy! what a tread, was glued like hell, deep respect to you, the kind of passion, perseverance, patience you have and precision you seek huh hats off. in all these years i happened to see this tread now and i'm glued to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravindra M

@luky_13 : Mindboggling is what comes to mind when I read through. Great work in progress I must say !!

Have you another thought about RTO registration yet ?

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Originally Posted by download2live

Oh My God.
This is awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustom_99

Wow such neat work.that truly is a job well done.
I guess you are going to beat HD at there own game of build quality.

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Originally Posted by ramki067

luky_13,
If HD comes to know about this project by you, they might hire you with a fat compensation!!! Great job there...Kudos to your hard work sir.

Thanks guys for all the motivation and appreciation, I feel honored. All these good words will keep me motivated for my next build (coming soon...)

C300 · 13th December 2011, 09:29

WOW! I am speechless.
All I can say is that I am honoured to be a part of TBHP community.

I think we should unveil the Fatboy at a TBHP gathering

nevinfrancis · 13th December 2011, 11:03

@dreamweaver

"next build coming"?????

gee man! you really rock!

Respect buddy. You did get a taste of this and you want to replicate the thrill,no?? You have a huge fan following here. all the best again!

luky_13 · 13th December 2011, 21:04

...and she stands on her feet for the first time ever. The kick stand held up strong!

Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy-dsc_0104.jpg

shrini78 · 13th December 2011, 21:59

Ahhh what a nice feeling when she can stand on her own

Just a note:
When I felt ur bike I thought there was way too much vibration coming from the handlebar, Is your motor counterbalanced (I guess all softail motors are)
the vibration kinda resembled a dyna before rubber mounted motor era

luky_13 · 14th December 2011, 06:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by shrini78

Just a note:
When I felt ur bike I thought there was way too much vibration coming from the handlebar, Is your motor counterbalanced (I guess all softail motors are)
the vibration kinda resembled a dyna before rubber mounted motor era

Shrini its a TC A motor (unbalanced) like the ones used on dyna and touring models. The counterbalanced motor is too smooth for my liking.

theexperthand · 14th December 2011, 08:47

Dont know how I missed all the updated from November end. happy to see the bike shaping up quiet well. You are an inspiration to all of us who dream about doing DIY stuff.

Next Build - now what will that be

vintagepoint5 · 14th December 2011, 13:47

Contratulations Lucky 13, great work, with lot of precision, quality and innovative job done. Such quality work generally never expected but you and your team break all records.

It is interesting to view the progress and hardwork, please keep updating
as when and possible. Let us know, now what is remaining to be complete, wish to see HD on the road soon.

All the best.

12th December 2011, 16:43	#256
luky_13 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 580 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy As much as I wanted to use the club putter I realized that the natural angle of the club head when kept flat on the floor was too large to support the bike. I relented and dropped the putter-plan, sadly though!
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12th December 2011, 17:39	#257
luky_13 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 580 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy So we decided to create a cardboard reinforced paper template for our new kick stand design and dress our bike with it. Once pasted it gave us all the measurements we wanted (silly we didn't think about this earlier). Then we started out with a 16 mm steel bar Bent it and machined it... Welded the spring side clamp, holder ring and pressed the floor side of the stand for stability.
	(3) Thanks

13th December 2011, 00:37	#259
Dreamy BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 39 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy Ho boy Ho boy! what a tread, was glued like hell, deep respect to you, the kind of passion, perseverance, patience you have and precision you seek huh hats off. in all these years i happened to see this tread now and i'm glued to it.
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13th December 2011, 02:03	#260
Parthasarathig BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pothole-city Posts: 892 Thanked: 541 Times View My Garage	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy This looks like an episode of American Chopper. I mean WOW!!! Never felt that it would be posible to build a custom chopper from scratch.   Wish the RTO opens up registrations for custom builds. If and when it does it'l really open up a brand new segment in India. And that would only encourage more craftsmen to take to this line of work. The competition would heat up pretty soon then. And it'd be the audiences delight to see the various artworks of the builders.  @Luky_13 i must congratulate you for doing something what mere mortals like us can only dream of. Are you going to do a roadshow of the bike after its done?? Lot of people would appreciate your effort. This baby is shaping upto one beautiful looker.   My only wish that remains is that the govt. makes it legal to build and ride custom bikes. We need a biker's movement here something on the grounds of the Daytona week. ( forgive my lack of knowledge if there already is any such movement )  Best of luck for the rest of the build. Hope to see this on the roads someday!! What a day that'l be.
	(1) Thanks

13th December 2011, 07:14	#261
shrini78 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 258 Thanked: 56 Times	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy I must admit, I'm one of the lucky few who got a chance to meet this creation in person Needless to say it was one hair raising experience... Would like to see u one road soon
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13th December 2011, 08:23	#262
luky_13 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 580 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy Although its a kick stand we subjected it to a bit of grinding and hand polishing to remove the rough edges, and it was going on a harley so it had to meet some minimum standards. Followed up with powder coating, ready for installation!
	(2) Thanks

13th December 2011, 09:29	#264
C300 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pune, Melbourne Posts: 771 Thanked: 1,027 Times	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy WOW! I am speechless. All I can say is that I am honoured to be a part of TBHP community. I think we should unveil the Fatboy at a TBHP gathering
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13th December 2011, 11:03	#265
nevinfrancis BHPian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: cochin Posts: 90 Thanked: 156 Times	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy @dreamweaver "next build coming"????? gee man! you really rock! Respect buddy. You did get a taste of this and you want to replicate the thrill,no?? You have a huge fan following here. all the best again!
	(1) Thanks

13th December 2011, 21:04	#266
luky_13 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 580 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy ...and she stands on her feet for the first time ever. The kick stand held up strong!
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13th December 2011, 21:59	#267
shrini78 BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 258 Thanked: 56 Times	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy Ahhh what a nice feeling when she can stand on her own Just a note: When I felt ur bike I thought there was way too much vibration coming from the handlebar, Is your motor counterbalanced (I guess all softail motors are) the vibration kinda resembled a dyna before rubber mounted motor era
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14th December 2011, 08:47	#269
theexperthand Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,633 Thanked: 2,448 Times View My Garage	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy Dont know how I missed all the updated from November end. happy to see the bike shaping up quiet well. You are an inspiration to all of us who dream about doing DIY stuff. Next Build - now what will that be
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14th December 2011, 13:47	#270
vintagepoint5 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeddah/Hyd Posts: 421 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Re: Dreamweaver build-off: HD Fatboy Contratulations Lucky 13, great work, with lot of precision, quality and innovative job done. Such quality work generally never expected but you and your team break all records. It is interesting to view the progress and hardwork, please keep updating as when and possible. Let us know, now what is remaining to be complete, wish to see HD on the road soon. All the best.
	() Thanks