Vehicle Description
1997 Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer Canepa Design
VIN: 1HD18RL32VV023649
Disassembled and completely redesigned and rebuilt to resemble a
customized 1940's - 1950's motorcycle. Every single component was
modified or customized to enhance the old school theme. The result
is a perfect blend of modern performance and handling combined with
the look of 1950's custom.
Complete Work Performed
FRAME & SWING ARM
• Grind smooth all joints, seams, castings, etc.
• Grind and reweld entire frame at all joints.
• Cut excess casting stem from top side of neck. Reshape top upper
and lower area of steering head casting.
• Remove oil tank brackets and coil bracket (on center post),
voltage regulator & clutch cable brackets (front frame tubes),
etc.
• Remove misc. tabs, brackets, etc.
• Reshape seat bracket casting.
• Reshape swing arm tube-to-casting transition, brake caliper
support, etc.
• Mold entire frame and swing arm.
ENGINE-TRANSMISSION
• Install Crane cam, Mikuni carburetor, Screaming Eagle ignition
and air filter assembly. Coat heads, intake manifold, cylinders and
engine cases mat black.
• Install "Panhead" style rocker boxes.
• Powder coat (gloss black) inner and outer primary, nose cone and
transmission bezel and side cover.
• Back cut trans gears.
• Fabricate custom coil brackiet and cover.
• Install "Nostalgia" air cleaner bell, primary derby and nose cone
cover.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Modify front Springer assembly "Lower 1", Relocate wiring and
brake hose. Internalize wiring harnesses, lightbar wiring, etc.
Weld up misc. holes, grind and detail casting marks, etc.
• Custom machine new handlebar riser inserts for internal
wiring.
• Design and fabricate new horn bracket.
• Reshape front fender leading edge and add rear edge of fender
lower skirt. Weld fender lite wire hole and relocate.
• Design and build new wheels including .240 polished stainless
steel spokes & nipples with custom machined hubs and custom painted
rims.
• Machine smooth stainless steel brake rotors.
• Custom machine smooth aluminum belt pulley.
• Relocate gas tank fuel crossover tubes. Reshape and metal finish
gas tank sides to accommodate recessed HD emblem. Mold lower gas
tank brackets. Reshape front inner edge of gas tanks. (Eliminate
excess void).
• Install internal throttle cables in handlebars including
necessary fabrication and machine work.
• Install internal wiring wherever possible.
• Reshape floorboard bases- (nostalgia footboard assemblies) shape,
file, finish and powder coat (satin black) bases.
• Machine license bracket with recessed area for cut-down rear
license plate.
• Install custom fit left and right turn signal assemblies
(rear).
• Re-upholster seat inserts with Connolly leather.
• Modify brake pedal for round foot pad.
• Fabricate custom designed master cylinder cover.
• Machine trans cover surface (remove ribs) and reshape backing
plate.
• Machine trans cover surface (remove ribs) and reshape backing
plate.
• Relocate voltage regulator to inside rear fender splash
guard.
• Fabricate custom machined exhaust shield bungs and weld into
exhaust pipes as needed. Fasten exhaust shields with stainless
allen bolts.
• Modify exhaust brackets. Weld caps on open ends of tubing, grind
and detail welds, etc.
• Custom fit relocated coil and fabricated cover.
• Install Pingel fuel shutoff, new fuel lines, etc.
• Design and fabricate custom gas tank lower mounting bracket
(attached to frame).
• Design and fabricate hidden oil tank brackets. Grind and mold oil
tank all around.
• Modify rear axle for matching (narrow) axle covers.
• Custom fit console- trim front edge- paint sides black and
install black leather cover.
• Install oil tank nostalgia temp gauge.
• Install nostalgia style round mirrors.
• Install custom fabricated bicycle style "nostalgia" handlebars
and grips.
• Install recessed stainless allen bolt rear axle adjusters.
• Relocate choke to backside of air cleaner.
• Remove seat back frame tabs re-design to fit underside of
seat.
• Replace passing lamps with amber seal beams wired for turn
signals.
• Reshape kickstand base and fabricate new hidden spring tab.
• Install modified Harley-Davidson free-flow muffler and shark fin
tips.
• Install Michelin Commander Tires MT90/B16" front and 150/18-16"
rear.
• Install Progressive rear suspension components - lower 1".
• Remove fringe from saddlebags, seat, etc.
• Install braided leather on clutch and brake levers.
• Install new hardware throughout including polished stainless
allen bolts, acorn nuts, washers, etc.
• Install H-D belt covers, foot peg covers, axle covers, inserts,
etc., etc.
• Custom paint-oil tank, floor board bases, wheel rims, front and
rear fenders, gas tanks, etc. (birch white with black scallops and
red pin striping).
• Paint gloss black- frame, swing arm, headlight bezel, rear shock
assemblies, etc.
• Chrome plate-handlebars, risers, lamps & brackets, spring
assembly, belt pulley, rocker boxes, exhaust assembly, license
bracket, tail lamps, belt covers, kickstand, primary covers, brake
caliper assemblies, fender struts, shifter components, horn
assembly, clutch and brake controls, master cylinder, oil filter
housing and lines, trans cover, oil pump, exhaust brackets,
floorboard base brackets, gas caps, gas tank bracket, misc.
hardware brackets, etc.
• Polish- front and rear stainless brake rotors, stainless steel
spokes & nipples, stainless steel hardware, etc.
Special thanks to:
SHERMS' CUSTOM PLATING
MICHELIN TIRES
CUSTOM CHROME
SANTA CRUS HARLEY-DAVIDSON
REAL RALPH
BRUCE TERRY
BOB'S CYCLES
STUZ UPHOLSTERY
CHIP FOOSE & STEVE GRENINGER
GLASURIT
CANEPA DEESIGN CREW- Jim McCrocklin, Jim Harris, Charlie Burton