Red Gold | 1947 Harley-Davidson FL
LA Speed Shop Strikes it Twice
By Mark Masker, Photography by Jeff Leighton
Specifications |
| Owner | Ben Bingham |
| Shop | LA Speed Shop |
| Shop Phone | (626) 281-8612 |
| Website | laspeedshop.com |
| Year/Make/Model | 1947 Harley Davidson FL |
| Fabrication | Chris Richardson, LA Speed Shop |
| Build Time | Six weeks |
Engine |
| Year/Type/Size | 2011 V-twin Replica Knucklehead 84 ci |
| Builder | V-twin |
| Cases | V-twin |
| Cylinders | V-twin |
| Heads | V-twin |
| Rocker Boxes | V-twin |
| Cams | V-twin |
| Throttle Body | V-twin |
Transmission |
| Year/Type | Replica four-speed |
| Gears |
| Clutch | Rivera Primo |
| Primary Drive | Tech Cycle open beltdrive |
Frame |
| Year/Type | 1927 H-D original JD frame |
| Rake/Stretch | Stock/none |
| Suspension |
| Frontend LA Speed Shop custom springer |
| Length Stock |
Wheels, Tires, and Brakes |
| Front |
| Builder/Size | LA Speed Shop 23-inch rim with spool hub |
| Tire/Size | Firestone 23-inch |
| Calipers | None |
| Rotors | None |
| Rear |
| Builder/Size | LA Speed Shop 19-inch rim with daisy hub |
| Tire/Size | Coker 19-inch |
| Caliper | Flyrite |
| Rotor | Flyrite sproter |
Finish/Paint |
| Manufacturer | Headcase Kustom Art |
| Colors | Copper flake over copper pearl with copper leaf and black with red pinstripe |
| Paint/Graphics | Headcase Kustom Art |
| Plating/Polishing | Astro |
| Powdercoating | Triple A Coating |
Accessories |
| Rear Fender | LA Speed Shop |
| Gas Tank | LA Speed Shop handmade dual tanks |
| Handlebars | LA Speed Shop |
| Grips | Riff Raff Leather |
| Foot Controls | LA Speed Shop |
| Headlight | LA Speed Shop 4½-inch mini driving light |
| Seat | Riff Raff Leather |
By Mark Masker
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