Panhead Porn!

[CraigArizona85248]

Yep... damn fine looking panhead.  The paint looks great as does the rest of it.  I'd love to have a panhead like that to park next to my chopper.  Take which ever one appeals to me on a particular day.

-Craig

[Mule]

Ironman, I knew you would catch that! You were so obviously bothered by it not being the correct scheme so since I built it out of craigs list parts and an old thrashed chopper I can Make it a 61 if I want too, Because it has an assigned VIN tag  on the motor due to the chopper title.  Also I like the 61 scheme way better than the 62 scheme! I am happy with it, Thanks everyone!.......................Mule...

[RussW]

You will find that's a nice running motor, I build my '61 with 4.5" stroker flywheels about 65K miles ago. A set of rings at about 40K, still running good today. Ran a Rivera cam, similar to an Andrew B, for a long time, but found it made for finicky starting. Switched to an S&S cam with less duration and overlap, starts much more predictably (but lost some of that mid-range punch!) Anyway, break it in right and enjoy it when you  blast past your first Evo rider!
P.S. Here's my original 1961 gas tanks/dash, painted with my own non-1961 design! 

[Ironman]

"You were so obviously bothered by it not being the correct scheme"

  Wrong Mule.  I couldn't care less how anyone paints their bike. All I did was try to correct your statement,
( which you have since edited out), that the bike was a '62 and that the paint scheme was a variation of the '61 - '62 factory paint.  It
was just my observation that there indeed was a difference between the two. Nothing more, nothing less.
If you want to take it as a personal affront to you or your bike that's your prerogative but nothing could be
further from the truth.
Ride On,  Panheads Forever.
Ironman

[Mule]

 O.K. whatever you say man! Let it Go...Mule...

[Reddog74usa]

  Righteous ride Mule 

[Pzokes]

Great looking ride.  Looks like you put a lot of work into it.

I  love "resto-customs" (what the hot rodders call them) cause you can build them anyway that you want.   

[Topend]

Mule,
Nice job & the colors look great! I really like the looks of a pan motor. Got me thinking about something to park next to the Road King. 

[Snuff™]

...Got me thinking about something to park next to the Road King. 

The longer you wait, the older you get!  You just gotta jump in!   I procrastinated on an original knuckle.  Now I kick myself in the azz everyday.

Mule....You about done with that bike?

-Snuffâ,,¢

[Mule]

Yeah, I am almost finished, I need to do a fuel line ,filter  that will work with the old style tanks and the super E. I got the rubber sleeves and some 1/4" steel line and a couple of different filters to work with today while I was down in the Valley. Ready to fire when the fuel line is done  and a quick check of things I left loose on purpose. I will have it ready tomorrow . I am just busy with a work project and not much spare usable time right now...Mule...

[Topend]

Snuff, No funds at this time for a Panhead but the idea is in my head and you know where that leads you too.  :idea:If I did one I think I would like to use the S&S motor if I could afford it but never know what deals you might come across if your not in a hurry. 

[Reddog74usa]

So Mule how did this Pan turn out? Any pics of the finished bike?

[Mule]

 I just got the license plate today, had the CHP inspection yesterday, Brake and light certification this morning, DMV for hours.. But it is done ,I am working on insurance for it as I am writing this message, Gonna take it to the local street fair on Sunday. I will get some current pics after I get it all squared away and unloaded from the trailer..Mule

[Reddog74usa]

Sounds great. Where did you get the paint? Mfg? Supplier? Post the pics when ya can.

[Reddog74usa]

What oil filter set up are you runin and where did you get it? Any recent pics 

[Mule]

It is an aftermarket that takes the stock mount ,but uses a spin on filter, Had to bend my own return line as nothing worked with the side fill oil tank...Mule...

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