Bral checks in from over the pond… the Netherlands to be exact with his 1985 FXWG. Lots of cool subtle details that make this bike a winner in my book – from the pinstriping on the tank to the 1” under rear shocks to the “double barrel” swing arm (take a close look at that). I know a lot of guys are diehards about rigid frames – I’m not one of them and truly appreciate a bike that can keep its suspension and look this good. For full specs and a ton of pics, click on through…

Early type sporty tank.
Ducktail from a breakers yard between shortened stock fenderstruts.
Stock wheels powder coated and re-spoked with stainless steel.
Chinese whitewall in the back, Avon Speedmaster mk 2 in the front
Stock front brake, early PM rear caliper, stainless lines, covered in black shrink for that bowden cable look…..
Cut open primary with BDL 1,5 inch belt drive kit.
1 inch under stock rear shockers and unknown aftermarket “double barrel” swingarm from a breakers yard.
10 inch Z bar from Bitter End Old School choppers on 70’s style risers from a breakers yard…
Pipes from a swap meet and loud as hell…(WHAT !!! Oh yeah, two beers please..sorry, just got off my bike….)
Aircleaner…….from a breakers yard, powder coated black.
License plate mount is Jaguar conrod, from my garden
Cleaned up and shaved stock handlebar controls
Stock Evo engine an 4 speed tranny

The frame was never painted since it left the factory and I intend to keep it like that, for that “rat rod” or “throw together” kind of feel.
 
I’m mostly inspired by 60’s and 70’s Frisco chops and old traditional hotrods but I wanted a bike for daily use so with disc brakes and evo engine…

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