Wth all the high-dollar customs on the market today, building a ground-up bike can seem like a daunting task. Jesse Greenhalgh of Huntington Beach, California, took on this challenge by piecing together a bike of his own. Having just become a proud new father, Jesse was determined to find a way to start putting together his bike without spending all his hard earned cash. He started with a frame from Kraft/Tech and a '99 H-D Evo motor. The tank is from Indian Larry Legacy, and the frontend is a '36 I-beam Springer that he was able to pick up from a friend. Shopping the local swap meets, Jesse found a '99 five-speed Softail transmission and a unique oil bag that matches the gas tank perfectly. His bike is rolling on wheels and tires from Midwest Motorcycle Supply.
Mixing together parts from dealers and swap meets, Jesse was able to keep the cost of his build down. Once he had most of what he needed to get started, he turned to Paughco to find the pipes, bars, and risers he had in mind, all for under $400. Using his mechanical skills, Jesse slapped on the Paughco parts and came one step closer to finishing his bike.
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Paughco Inc.
(800) 423-2621
www.paughco.com