9 >The hand controls on bars to the stars. I'll bet once my brother places his hands on these, he will immediately feel the stubble of a goatee appear. There's nothing like riding a bike with high bars.
10 >The classic S&S carb cover sits with the backdrop of the 80-inch H-D Evo motor. I wanted to start it up!
11 >Single piston H-D brake caliper attached to the freshly shaved lower legs of the front end. Because we shaved the fender mounts off, my bro will never be able to utilize a front fender; I think he can tough it out. Style over function, isn't that the chopper way?
12 >I couldn't help myself, I had to climb aboard. This was Friday night, and although the bike looked complete, we still needed to install several components such as exhaust, tailight assembly, battery, and a few odds and ends. It was at this point Kent sent me away so he could complete the final tuning. I couldn't wait to come back and take her on the maiden voyage.
13 >The final assembly done, It was time for her break-in miles. I love the contrast of his bike as compared to my Softail. While I thought my bike was stripped down, here it looks to be very large and bulky when compared to the sleek lines of his bike. Although I rode her for only 30 miles, I fell in love. Quick, agile, and very smooth, this bike rides even better than she looks. I couldn't wait to see my brother's face just six days later when I would unveil her to him.