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"taller"


"taller" shovelhead engine

CUSTOM WORK:
lengthened cylinders
lengthened pushrods/covers
crossover rocker oiler
magneto mount on timing cover
custom upper motor mount
rocker knuckle bolt-heads
wrinkle finish to intake manifold
wrinkle finish to cylinders
shimmed timing cover
set screws on timing cover
1/6th scale in-progress update.


"Chiquita Bonita" update

"Chiquita Bonita" - the ape-hanger handlebar challenge.
5.8.17 in-progress update, 1/6th scale mock-up.
Custom work so far; converted Fat Boy frame to ridged hard tail, center vertical post added to frame cradle, added motor/transmission mounts, engine cylinders lengthened, push-rods/covers lengthened, front suspension widened, front light nacelle widened, sculpted cobra seat, chopped rear fender, custom oil tank with mounts to frame, custom petrol tank with dished sides, custom wheel rims, wheels converted with 80 spoke count each, proposed ape-hanger handlebars at 17" high scaled to 1/6th, single gas filler port, custom/shaved front fork bottom tubes, no front brake, custom rear fender struts, custom rear brake caliper mount and scratch-built "rubber-band" primary drive (belt/sprockets) assembly.







3-way view, frame conversions.


A 3-way view of the modifications (conversions) done to the Tamiya "Fat Boy Lo" model kit's miniature motorcycle frame.
Conversions include: rake to neck, hard tail rear, center post, shovelhead motor mounts, 4-speed transmission plate/mounts, neck caps, gusset on front down tubes, rear axel stops, oil pack mounts, chopped rear fender and fender struts.
Squadron Products Cutting Mat from King's Hobby Austin.
Chiquita Bonita 1/6th scale.