4 >It was now 1:30 a.m., and my eyes were burning. The 80ci H-D motor I bought and Milwaukee Twins transmission supplied by J&P Cycles went into the frame flawlessly; a task made even easier by having the proper hardware to install them. Despite my many trips to Ace Hardware during the initial mock up, we decided to use new hardware throughout the final assembly. I suggest using a reputable company such as Gardner-Wescott, as they sell complete kits consisting of the hardware you would need for each part of the assembly.
5 >Dyna Dual Ignition provided by CCI. We had so many companies step up and help during this build that it amazes me to even think about it. Two weeks before the bike's scheduled completion, we placed a rush order with CCI consisting of our final components. The parts arrived Wednesday and we went to work. CCI stepped up to the plate and knocked one out of the park, supplying all the parts we needed for one hell of a deal. Let's just say I owe them.
6 >Installing the oil bag was a little trickier than previously anticipated. The lead from the starter rubbed the tank, so we had to make a few adjustments. Kent was an artist in the way he plumbed all the oil lines in such a neat package. Every aspect of the build that he worked on came out looking flawless, whereas I buggered up every part I touched. This was an absolutely humbling experience.
7 >I installed the risers, riser bushings, and handlebars the second night. After working until 4:30 in the morning and then going straight back to work, I was in zombieland. Kent's experience showed throughout the entire build as he seemed to flow over problems with the ease of a veteran craftsman. She is starting to look like a bike at this point.
8 >The BDL belt drive system. We used the 3-inch belt system that looked like a treadmill hanging off the bike. I was amazed at the smoothness of its operation when the build was completed. BDL provided all the hardware necessary to install their system to our build, so it was a perfect match. Hmm, I wonder how one would look on my Softail?