Owner: Bill Hodson
City: Overland Park, Kansas
General
Fabrication by: Mike Shepard/Scott Crystal - Tank
Assembled by: Bill Hodson: Mock-up/Iron Eagle Customs: Final Assembly
Assembly Time: 3 months
Chromed By: DeTray Plating Works
Engine
Size (ci)/Make: S&S 127ci
Carburetor: S&S Super G
Pipes: Paul Yaffe Ceramic Coated Two Into One
Transmission
Make/Type: Baker 5-Speed w/Hydraulic Clutch
Frame/Suspension
Make/Model: 2005 Dakota Thunder Dragon
Rake: 42 Degrees
Stretch: 8” out/6” up
Rear Suspension: Hardtail
Forks: American Suspension Velocity Springer
Wheels, Tires & Brakes
Front
Type: Choppers US
Size: 21”
Rim width: 3”
Tire: Avon Venom
Brake: Performance Machine
Rear
Type: Choppers US
Rim width: 300
Tire: Avon Venom
Brake: Performance Machine
Finish
Painter: Bill Shy with Boy Works Unlimited/Goldleaf & Pinstriping by Mark Ripley in Olathe, Kansas.
Color/Manufacturer: Candy Brandywine – H.O.C.
Powder Coating: LPF
Accessories
Bars: Custom built by Iron Eagle Customs
Risers: Custom built by Iron Eagle Customs
Headlight: Mad Hornets 4.5 Bullet
Taillight: Jay Brake
Gauges: Dakota Digital
Fuel Tank: Custom built by Mike “La Flama Blanca” Shepard & Scott Crystal
Oil Tank: Custom built into the rear fender
Foot Controls: Accutronix
Seat: Mustang
Photos by Dick Carlson with Carlson Digital Photography