01. The paint set was delivered from Hetz Studio and unwrapped by Kody Last month we schooled you on how since 2002 the National Motorcycle Museum (NMM) hand-builds a retro-styled motorcycle every year and raffles it off to one lucky winner as a fundraiser to keep the museum up and running at tip-top shape. Yes, for five dollars a raffle ticket can be bought to win a complete and running V-twin–powered motorcycle. All you have to do is log on to nationalmcmuseum.org and plunk down a sawbuck. The motorcycle-building project is led by Kody Winser who has been at the helm of assembling these raffle bikes since 2008. The bike is being adorned with products from legendary parts manufactures such as S&S Cycle, Baker Drivetrain, Ted’s V-twin, Coker Tires, Performance Machine, Pac-Kit saddlebags, Auto-Gem, and Tech Cycle making sure this is one top-shelf machine. This year Kody and John Parham have chosen a replica Knucklehead motor to power this old-school cycle as well as an era-correct re-popped frame and springer fork. The bike is retro-themed, but has updated brakes and transmission, so anyone who wins this bike can throw a leg over it and safely putt off into infamy. Up to this point we walked you through the first part of the build and left off when the paint set was delivered to the NMM. The rest of the steps below follow how this beautiful little Knuckle came to be finished. HB 02.02. 03. Kody waisted no time bolting on the rear fender. 04. Tony installed the V-twin Manufacturing repop front drum brake to the springer frontend.04. Tony installed the V-twin Manufacturing repop front drum brake to the springer fronte 05. As not to scratch the paint, both Kody and Tony installed the sometimes tricky front springer fender.05. As not to scratch the paint, both Kody and Tony installed the sometimes tricky front 06. The front wheel was then slid onto the springer and the brake adjusted.06. The front wheel was then slid onto the springer and the brake adjusted. 07. Kody bolted the J&P repro gauges to the backbone of the frame and wired the ignition and warning lights.07. Kody bolted the J&P repro gauges to the backbone of the frame and wired the ignition 08. Each side of the gas tank was installed and plumbed. 09. Tony installed the rear wheel into the frame and checked for proper spacing and rear caliper fitment.09. Tony installed the rear wheel into the frame and checked for proper spacing and rear 10. The custom rear brake bracket and four-piston caliper from Performance Machine will make sure this bike stops under any circumstance.10. The custom rear brake bracket and four-piston caliper from Performance Machine will m 11. Kody installed and wired the rear tombstone taillight and Autogem turn signal/license plate lights.11. Kody installed and wired the rear tombstone taillight and Autogem turn signal/license 12. Tony installed and wired the classic fender tip lamp giving the front of this bike a real retro feel.12. Tony installed and wired the classic fender tip lamp giving the front of this bike a 13. More Autogem lights were installed under the pogo seat, and all the wiring was hooked to the battery.13. More Autogem lights were installed under the pogo seat, and all the wiring was hooked 14. The cat-eye dash was installed over the gauge cluster and was bolted into place. The bike was then fired up concluding the build.14. The cat-eye dash was installed over the gauge cluster and was bolted into place. The 15. Here’s a sneak peek at the NMM Giveaway Bike. Don’t worry, we will be showing you a complete feature on the bike next month, so stay tuned!15. Here’s a sneak peek at the NMM Giveaway Bike. Don’t worry, we will be showing you a c Source: J&P Cycles (888) 994-7677 | www.jpcycles.com National Motorcycle Museum (314) 462-3925 | www.nationalmcmuseum.org By Jeff G. Holt Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues! More from HotBike Magazine: Old Vs. New Wheel Building | Mix-N-Match Art Of Engraving - Motorcycle Jewelry Harley Davidson, West Coast T Bars, and Avon - A Dyna In Contrast Lil Devil Bike Build Part 1 | 1200cc’s STAT! *Please enter your username *Please enter your password *Please enter your comments Comments: Not Registered?Signup Here Comments (1024 character limit)
