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Jp Cycles Custom Panhead Headlamp
5. Then Kody installed the... 
   
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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... 
   
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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 Sweat Beads
7. Once Kody wiped the sweat... 
   
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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 Mounting Transmission
8. Then it was on to mounting... 
   
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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 Paughco Exhaust
9. ...loosely fitting the... 
   
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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 Primary Components
10. Once Kody fit the Paughco... 
   
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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 Revtech
11. Then Kody bolted the... 
   
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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... 
   
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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 Floorboards
13. These are some really... 
   
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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 Back Fender
14. Kody moved to the rear... 
   
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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 Taillamp
15. Once the fender was in... 
   
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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 Coker Tire
16. Sliding the Coker tire... 
   
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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 Fender Bumper
17. The Biker's Choice front... 
   
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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 Front Fender
18. Once the fender bumper... 
   
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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 Mounting Bracket
19. With the fender sitting... 
   
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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 Gas Tanks
20. Then it was time to mount... 
   
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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... 
   
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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 Baby Bullets
22. Auto Gem donated some... 
   
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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 Muffler
23. The mock-up was nearing... 
   
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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 Seat
24. Once that was done, the... 
   
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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 Mock Up
25. Mock up was pretty much... 
   
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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!
National Motorcycle Museum
www.nationalmcmuseum.org
J&P Cycles
www.jpcycles.com

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