Authentic-ish Harley boardtrack build (any input?)

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bird

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Coming along! I also like your rear drop stand. Did you extend the handlebars?
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The bars are just a pair of schwinn cruiser bars upside down, I was planning on doing something a little fancier along the way.. The drop stand/rack is from an early 20's Excelsior-Henderson.
 

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Not much trouble so far. I want to fit it with a brass-bowl carb besause the rototiller style one is a historical eye-sore. On sunday Im making a few trips to pick up a belt and some more odds n' ends. With a little luck I can fit the kick starter within the following week so I can post a video soon. Unfortunately, extending the frame made it too low for pedals.. Floorboards all the way!
 

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Very close to finished. The chain, sprocket, belt, and tires all arrived this week. I always thought fake valve trains looked kinda tacky, but iv'e leaned a little on the hypocrite side^_^ I am very pleased with the outcome!
 

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Texhun

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Man Bird that thing is sick! Can't wait to see that monster running. I love the suicide shift, that's just brilliant on a bike like that. Have you thought of a name for that beast?
 

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Man Bird that thing is sick! Can't wait to see that monster running. I love the suicide shift, that's just brilliant on a bike like that. Have you thought of a name for that beast?
I was thinking of painting something on the clutch cover when its done.
some ideas..
"rat trap"
"junkyard special"
"mothball"
"tumbleweed"
"barn burner"
"gnarley davidson"

Basically anything rustic or ratty sounding!