Below is the construction log of my 1946 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead. I call it the “Death Star” because, as a father with limited time, the thing will take me a lifetime to build. And even though the bike is not yet fully operational, I threaten people with it.
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Stock 8″ apes, cut, bent, & welded
to fit an OEM top clamp.
A wee bit more done
Grant and JD
Fixing the bent frame
Shop classes paying off
JD’s shop
2 inches added, front and rear
140/90-18 wheels
A knuckle fit for a gorilla
46 engine
45 transmission
and new neck
Loose screws
Gilby welding…and dancing
…and singing
