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J&P Cycles Custom Panhead Giveway!

National Motorcycle Museum Bike Build, Part 1

By Jordan Mastagni, Photography by Andrea Laronde
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Headlamp
    5. Then Kody installed the headlamp assembly, which is available from J&P Cycles.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Headlamp
    5. Then Kody installed the headlamp assembly, which is available from J&P Cycles.
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Engine
    6. "What? Piece of cake...this 93ci S&S P-Series engine isn't that heavy," Kody thinks to himself. The engine features a 3 5/8-inch bore and a 4 1/2-inch stroke.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Engine
    6. "What? Piece of cake...this 93ci S&S P-Series engine isn't that heavy," Kody thinks to
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Sweat Beads
    7. Once Kody wiped the sweat beads from his brow, he and Tony mounted the engine into the frame and bolted it up to the mounts. Fit like a glove...
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Sweat Beads
    7. Once Kody wiped the sweat beads from his brow, he and Tony mounted the engine into the
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Mounting Transmission
    8. Then it was on to mounting the RevTech four-speed trans w/ kicker from Custom Chrome. Once it was bolted to the frame and engine, it was onto
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Mounting Transmission
    8. Then it was on to mounting the RevTech four-speed trans w/ kicker from Custom Chrome.
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Paughco Exhaust
    9. ...loosely fitting the Paughco exhaust. Remember, all parts were only being bolted on at this time to ensure proper fit and for mock-up purposes, to see if any mods needed to be made.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Paughco Exhaust
    9. ...loosely fitting the Paughco exhaust. Remember, all parts were only being bolted on
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Primary Components
    10. Once Kody fit the Paughco pipes onto the heads, he got started with the Jammer primary components from Custom Chrome. First off, he installed the inner primary.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Primary Components
    10. Once Kody fit the Paughco pipes onto the heads, he got started with the Jammer primar
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Revtech
    11. Then Kody bolted the RevTech starter to the back of the inner primary.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Revtech
    11. Then Kody bolted the RevTech starter to the back of the inner primary.
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Belt Drive
    12. Once tightened, it was back to the primary where Kody installed the Primo belt drive and Primo Pro Clutch. After that the Jammer outer primary cover was bolted on..
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Belt Drive
    12. Once tightened, it was back to the primary where Kody installed the Primo belt drive
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Floorboards
    13. These are some really trick floorboards that really make the new Pan reminiscent to the Pans from the past. Kody bolted the boards on after mounting the floorboard mounting kit.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Floorboards
    13. These are some really trick floorboards that really make the new Pan reminiscent to t
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Back Fender
    14. Kody moved to the rear section of the bike and started bolting on the rear fender assembly from Biker's Choice.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Back Fender
    14. Kody moved to the rear section of the bike and started bolting on the rear fender ass
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Taillamp
    15. Once the fender was in place, Kody marked where the Tombstone taillamp would be installed. Then he drilled a hole for the taillamp wiring to be routed.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Taillamp
    15. Once the fender was in place, Kody marked where the Tombstone taillamp would be insta
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Coker Tire
    16. Sliding the Coker tire and Ride Wright wheel on the rear made that vintage feel come to life even more. It also let us know that we were one step closer to finishing the mock up.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Coker Tire
    16. Sliding the Coker tire and Ride Wright wheel on the rear made that vintage feel come
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Fender Bumper
    17. The Biker's Choice front fender was fitted with a vintage front fender bumper. You don't see too many of those on the road anymore, but if you hurry up and make your donation/s today, you'll be one step closer to seeing it on the road from behind the bars of your new bike.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Fender Bumper
    17. The Biker's Choice front fender was fitted with a vintage front fender bumper. You do
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Front Fender
    18. Once the fender bumper was bolted on the front fender, the whole assembly was bolted between the Biker's Choice front fork legs.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Front Fender
    18. Once the fender bumper was bolted on the front fender, the whole assembly was bolted
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Mounting Bracket
    19. With the fender sitting snug on the frontend, Kody moved on to bolting the seat-mounting bracket on the backbone of the frame.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Mounting Bracket
    19. With the fender sitting snug on the frontend, Kody moved on to bolting the seat-mount
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Gas Tanks
    20. Then it was time to mount the Biker's Choice gas tanks. They fit perfectly.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Gas Tanks
    20. Then it was time to mount the Biker's Choice gas tanks. They fit perfectly.
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Pac Kit
    21. While Kody tightened down the tanks, Tony mounted the Pac-Kit replica Panhead leather saddlebags on each side of the rear fender.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Pac Kit
    21. While Kody tightened down the tanks, Tony mounted the Pac-Kit replica Panhead leather
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Baby Bullets
    22. Auto Gem donated some Gems and Baby Bullets for the project. Here Kody installed them onto the rear fender.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Baby Bullets
    22. Auto Gem donated some Gems and Baby Bullets for the project. Here Kody installed them
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Muffler
    23. The mock-up was nearing completion. Kody and Tony were almost done and everything bolted up seamlessly. The Paughco head pipes were about to receive thier muffler.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Muffler
    23. The mock-up was nearing completion. Kody and Tony were almost done and everything bol
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Seat
    24. Once that was done, the seat was the last thing to go on. It was bolted down and the bike had taken shape nicely.
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Seat
    24. Once that was done, the seat was the last thing to go on. It was bolted down and the
  • Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Mock Up
    25. Mock up was pretty much done! The vintage '55 Pan tribute bike will now be stripped down and painted, powdercoated, etc., in order to get the finished look that J&P Cycles wanted. Tune in next month for part two of the build where we wrap things up. Don't forget tickets are now available for this bike, so get yours today!
    Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Mock Up
    25. Mock up was pretty much done! The vintage '55 Pan tribute bike will now be stripped d
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National Motorcycle Museum J&P Cycles
By Jordan Mastagni
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