Harley Project (mk2)
This is the story of my Harley (mk2) project, (winter 2001), new frame with the engine rubber mounted, and rear suspension.
First build your shed
I started with a rigid frame.
Collect some bits:-
Rigid chop frame (with the back end cut off), seat, oil tank and axle
and mock it up.
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| Font engine mount |
Rear mount |
Rear mount again |
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| CAUTION the engine is heavy - always get someone else to lift it. |
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| Another mock-up, looks very retro! |
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| Swing arm from front. |
Swing arm from rear. |
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| Yet another mockup ! |
Finished Trike
Well it's as finished as it's likely to be for this summer, but I'm not sure if I like it so there are plans in
mind for further mods next winter (anti-roll bar, raise exhaust, lower frame and seat height). Note the change of wheels, those old 14" Compomotives were goosed, so
I had to use some 16" rims with 225/40 tyres instead as they were the same overall diameter.
ENDNOTE Well it turned out that I hated the thing and it kept destroying batteries and breaking down for various reasons. I nearly sold it, I nearley took an axe to it, but family members held me back. Eventually the Yam XS1100 turned up so I imprisoned the Harley in a lock-up. One day when funds permit I will rebuild it in its original form.
