Simple 49 chop build

Summers

Summers

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I'm building a couple of Panhead chops at mo, a 51ELfor fellow member castironduke (see chopped tank in vintage section). And I've just started a 49FL for myself will post a few pics of my FL here, until interest runs out.

insta. vincent_summers76
 
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IMG_2558.jpg The heart of the new project, nice 49FL with matching cases . Will be pulling apart though hopefully not splitting cases unless I have to. The carb and ignition will be dumped for a Linkert M74 a Morris magneto and stock lifter blocks.
 
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IMG_2887.jpg Little shave and polish, i like the taper on the FL legs so didn't machine down just removed fender mounts and polished.
 
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IMG_2861.jpg Can't pretend I wasn't tempted to polish this. M74B yes from a later model I know. Rebuilt with with very unperiod rubber ducky float. May convert to cable instead of wire yet depends on how high I go with the bars.
 
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I'll save you a lot of trouble - that gearbox goes BEHIND the motor, not in front...

(and I thought you knew what you were doing...)
 
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IMG_2906.jpg It's not all bolting shiny bits together. Chasing cracks can me a scary business but it's better to do its properly than hoping it won't spread.
 
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IMG_2923.jpg Sissy bar made, will add feet once wheel is built and tyre fitted. Sissy bar is made from 15mm steel bar ( not stainless ) once finished I'll probably polish myself before going to chromer.

Instagram ... vincent_summer76
 
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Motorcycle storehouse pt number 515391. Think they were about ?17. But I've cut the bottom 2" off.
 
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IMG_2991.jpg Not a ton of space, if you want more inches, stroke it. 4 5/8 s&s.
 
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What size displacement are you aiming for? I went 4.25 stroke on mine, which with 60 thou overbore on 74 jugs gave me the exact dimensions of 80 inch shovel / evo... I'm pleased with the results...but can't help thinking a few more inches would be good....
 
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( 60 thou over 74" barrels ) , 4 5/8 stroke = 88 ish cu. not crazy but should be pokey enough. I'm not planning on running a crazy cam. And will try and still run the m74b. Oh and a Morris magneto
 
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IMG_3012.jpg While my barrels are away and everyone else's bikes need parts or chrome I thought I'd give my frame a little trim, nothing major just what would have been done early 60s.
 
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