Last month we wrapped up the motor build on our garage find Softail. All that we needed to do was get the last of the powdercoated parts back from Embee Performance Coating, adjust the pushrods, and put some miles on the bike. In the meantime, the bike's owner Chris was at a bike rally and came across a company by the name of Exotx LLC from Nashville, Georgia, who make custom intake systems the Gattlin, the Thrust, and the Old School. All three are available in three different finishes. Exotx also has a stage one kit with custom filter covers. There is also the Thrust screen that bolts to the carb and made is of stainless steel filter, that looks good by itself.
By the end of the day Chris also found a set of exhaust pipes from CCS Choppers from Northbrook, Illinois. Chris liked the look of the S Bend and the flat black finish. He felt it would look good with all the other black parts on the bike. CCS is known for making custom pipes for any build.
After approximately 600 miles were added to the odometer Chris headed back to Freedom Cycles to install the Exotx air intake system along with the new pipes from CCS Choppers. Then he took the bike over to Dyno Dave's to get some dyno numbers. Freedoms own shop tech Kazoo was ready with tools in hand to get everything installed.
Just as a reminder here is...
Just as a reminder here is a photo of the bike as it was rolled out of the garage before getting loaded into the truck after Chris bought it; not a bad looking bike, just a little dated.
1. When we started rebuilding...
1. When we started rebuilding the bike, one of the first things Chris did to change the look of the bike was get the rocker boxes, cam cover, transmission side cover, pushrod tubes, tappet blocks, and a few other things not shown here powdercoated over at Embee Performance Coating. Also note that some things were redone in black.
2. Here is a look at the...
2. Here is a look at the bike as it was last seen before it left the shop. The powdercoated parts were installed along with the old Bub pipes and painted S&S teardrop air cleaner.
3. Here is a look at the...
3. Here is a look at the different intakes from Exotx; there are outer covers for stage one kits along with velocity stack systems and the Torque Screen.
4. Chris wasn't sure which...
4. Chris wasn't sure which one he thought would look the best on his bike so he wanted to try them all and pick one. Here is the Torque Screen.
5. We planned to run one...
5. We planned to run one of the stacks, so Kazoo installed the backing plate and the top breather bolts for the motor. Depending on your carb there is a plate to match.