1948 Panhead Replica - Heritage Springer

[OLDSKOOL60813]

Nice custom. 48 appearance with late technology .Good reliability without spending 40k . Nice MC all around.

[brokenmoth08]

I do believe I want this too

[mike1957a]

Nice bike- music is CRAP

[sljphillips]

where did you get the retro parts for the conversion?

[tedorlowski1972]

HEY! can you please advise me how & what you used to attach the luggage rack. I bought the same one, but wondering how to mount it...THANKS.

[Tacomadome24]

Beautiful ride! nice job!

[WhitepwrItalian1]

That would look sick as shit bobbed.

[ChicagoKane]

NEVER put a shitty rap song in the same video, or play it in the same room as a fuckin harley.... are you out of your fucking mind??

[roadyrider]

What a fantastic looking bike! you have done a great job on it. I recently sold my bike because of surgery and will be laid-up for several months, maybe longer. I've been thinking of a new project to do while I'm down and I think I may have found it! Just curious, is it still a softail or did you "hardtail" the frame? Again, beautiful job!

[xnidy]

dude that bike looks amazing only suggestion is where your spot lights are clear do a old school looking one with a yellow lens

[tedorlowski1972]

Do you have contact information for : Dave Batchelar of P&D Custom Bikes in Slinfold (Surrey)???

[niacinsoupbowl]

Rap and choppers.. not a good mix.

[polesteppa]

Savage bike mate...don't worry about the gobshites who seem to be more interested in your taste in music.

[mknuckle15]

has this bike been in any American magazines? Want to be in Barnett's Magazine?

Mark Barnett

[smitty4280]

Sweet ride.............

[dumapies]

you serious?...coupleing this bike with some crappy ass fucking rap...KILL IT WITH FIRE!!!

[Shovelhd80]

I've got a 1960 Pan-Shovel with the original seat (repaired and recovered)....and I'm asked the same questions. Is it comfortable, are my hands trapped by the handlebars in a turn, etc....Nice machine you've got there.

[fusilier45]

You shoulda put the Weird Al version to it,nice anyway though man

[riobabilonia]

the distance between the seat and handbar is not too short?

[lyndonlondon]

Hi riobabilonia

The seat/handlebars relationship is about the same as on the 1948 Panhead. It is super-comfortable to ride.

The seat is nearer the handlebars than is 'normal' today and is in fact a bit higher too, as it sits over the rear of the gas tank.

The handlebars do NOT trap my legs on slow sharp turns either...

I don't throw the bike around corners but it's handling is, if anything better than when it was stock.

I would recommend this mod to any Harley owner.

[breeze79]

Who makes the exhaust you have on your bike?

[velveetaslingshot]

That is an incredible bike. I would love to ride it.

[ntrudr800]

I like the beat.

[sliverado01DANE]

beautiful bike, horrible music.

[David61184]

hey buddy we think alike ,,kinda lol!!!! i like yours it looks good i was going to make some bars like that to , but never did my loss,,hope you get a chance to check my two out look at 1998 harley it's the black and white one, and check out my silver/gray one also ,,

[Leebyandproud]

CLASSIC !!!! thumbs up

[jasonstred]

mate, i have a 2005 springer classic and would be well keen to know who made those lovely Hollywood bars for you. like you i'm UK based and have had some communication on ebay about your scoot...shes lovely. anyway help me out on the bars?

[lyndonlondon]

Thanks for the comments. Dave Batchelar of P&D Custom Bikes in Slinfold (Surrey) bent the bars for me and welded them to the top for bracket, just like the original 1948 bars were. The grips are from Custom Cycle Controls in the US, they're expensive but they're are absolutely beautiful. All wires and cables are routed through the bars.

They took me several months to do so they are a bit of a winter project but well worth the time and effort in my opinion.

[specialed1942]

I had to post a video of the closest thing to your scooter I have ever seen....My 1942 Knuclehead...Good job on your scooter, add a kick start and you're there.....Special Ed..

[smiffter16]

What a beautiful job you have made of this bike you have that old american vintage look with an engine that will run all day long with out trouble or vibrating it self loose, it would be nice to hear her sing though what a bike!

[GadeTerbob]

Kudos!!! Everything on this bike is just as I would have done!! Please put up a video with sound so we can enjoy the motor music.

[GabrieleSM]

My Compliments on a beautiful Bike, hope mine comes out as nice.

[GabrieleSM]

Awesome dosent begin to describe this bike. This is exactly what I want to do to my Softail Springer (thats when I get one,hehe) Ide love to know how you got that solo seat on there (did it take allot of modifications? Thats look, in my opinion is what defines the classic bike look (tha gap there). Also the super clean handlebars. One more question, was it too much to go for the kickstart? That would put the finishing touch on it.

[lyndonlondon]

Hi GabrieleSM

Thanks for the comments, it's appreciated.

The solo seat is done with an 'immitation' that is available from the likes of W&W etc. Like all aftermarket stuff it needs some work to get the look right (such as lowering).

I agree with you that it defines the classic bike look but even better it improves the riding position and handling. I can easily go 160 - 170 miles without having to stop. The guy that MOT'd it recently was amazed at how good it is to ride.

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[lyndonlondon]

The super clean handlebars were the last thing I added and they cost some. But who cares when they look that good. I was worried that vibration might increase as the original bars were rubber mounted but this is not the case. The headlamp now appears as the highest part of the bike and sitting there behind it, I sure feel like a king of the road!

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[lyndonlondon]

You are also correct about the kickstart. I want one but I now run a hydraulic clutch (due to the handlebar set-up) and I do not know of a kickstart kit the allows a hydraulic clutch...

Hopefully I'll find one soon.

Regards

Lyndon

[lyndonlondon]

Hi 13bluesbender

It's a good question and I'd like to answer it.

I've owned classic original vehicles before such as 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertibles and they are great. But at least part of their value is down to low mileage and of course, condition. So they tend to spend most of their life in the garage under covers.

I wanted a rider that looks like a classic and I suppose the modern technology and reliability is appealing to.

You could say I've got the best of both worlds.

[13bluesbender]

Awsome ride, but why not buy an original, and fit it up..is it cause you want better reliability, and/or new technology? With what you put into this couldnt you just by an original? I am not putting it down at all, I think this bike is beautiful, just want to know the reasoning. Awsome build no matter what the reason, and congrats on being the owner.

[lyndonlondon]

Hi Erwin

Thanks for your comments.

The Heritage Springer (and indeed all the Springers) are lovely bikes. Real classics straight out of the crate.

Most people seem to think that the front forks don't work as well as telescopic forks but this is not the case.

I think that the Springer fork was more expensive to manufacture and was superceded for that reason only.

For looks, nothing compares.

[erwin6706]

Hi Lyndon,

I'm a owner of a '01 Heritage Springer and as you known are these bikes a modern remake of a '48 FL1200 Panhead.

You finished your bike perfect to a welldone remake of a classic Panhead.

My Compliments!!!

Erwin

The Netherlands

[lyndonlondon]

The fender sits lower than it did on the orignal 48 (by an inch or so).

It may be possible to lower the forks a bit but probably at the expense of travel, bottoming out might become a problem then.

The extra length on the forks is due to the Evolution being a much taller engine than the Pan Head and the headstock being that much higher.

I'm gonna live with it as it is, like I say it's really comfortable to ride and I don't want to compromise that.

Just like sitting in an armchair!

[tedorlowski1972]

Ya I've heard of the acorn nut on the bottom of the front springer hitting the top of the front fender from too much lowering...I think an inch or so is ok, but anything more and its iffy. Thanks again.

[tedorlowski1972]

thank you very much for all of your replies. a lot of work, but a really cool bike. thanks again.

out of curiousity, how hard would it be to shorten the front so that the bottom springer rests on top of the front fender like the old ones did, or can a lowering kit make it reasonably closer? i doubt cutting the forks is an option.

[lyndonlondon]

Well that's the list of changes but any one who's done something like this will tell you that it takes time and money.

After market parts often don't fit quite right and need altering. The Cat Eye dash and the seat post come to mind.

It's been fun doing it and I enjoy the attention the bike gets.

But the most important thing to me is that I have a unique practical classic that rides like a dream. And I do ride it. 3,000 miles down to Faaker See last September for example.

[lyndonlondon]

Oil temperature guage in Oil Tank cap. Immitation seat post fitted. Had to be lowered to look right. Single Leather Saddle. Custom battery cover made from after-market part. Rear fender supports removed from frame. Old style tool boxes fitted. 1948 replica rear fender fitted. Parcel Rack. Tombstone Rear Light 1948 replica Exhaust Silencer cont...

[lyndonlondon]

Hand carved tank leather in Celtic pattern. It took about 30 hours to make).

Full Xzotic Pan Head kit (Rocker Covers, Cam Casing, Imitation Distributor and Generator, Exhaust).

Kuryakin Hypercharger (I just prefer its look to a standard air cleaner).

Oil pressure gauge.

1948 style floor boards.

External Oil Filter plumbed in but no filter is actually used.

Oil Tank fitted with external pipes.

Hydraulic clutch (CCCS grips sort of dictated this conversion).

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[lyndonlondon]

Front fender light wired in. They weren't originally. 1948 replica fender skin narrowed 3/4" and fitted to original frame. Tri-Bar Headlamp fitted. Custom Cycle Control System Grips Custom made handlebars welded to top fork bracket for that old style look. Oval after-market mirrors. Small after-market indicators. Front crash bar. 1948 replica badges fitted to original gas tank. Cat Eye dashboard (I know Pan Heads had a different dashboard but I prefer this one). cont...

[lyndonlondon]

When I bought my Hog it was a 2,000 mile, one careful lady owner from new stocker.

It was silver and in as new condition. I have changed gradually it over the last 6 years to have an old style look.

It is even more comfortable to ride now than it was in the original set-up and most people think it's a restored old-timer.

The next few comments are a list of changes made to my Hog.

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[tedorlowski1972]

and lower front end a bit

[tedorlowski1972]

is there a website etc that lists what was done to this bike, more pics etc? cool bike...i'd powder coat the pipes, tach, bars, lights, and rear fender rack. and put black tires on it. who made the handlebars?

[panhead55]

im not sure. i could ask around though. to be honest i dont know anything about the new bikes. i have a 54 pan and and old ratty shovel. both bikes have 4 speed kickers with no electric start. try v-twin or an after market company that might make a conversion kit.

[panhead55]

where is the kicker pedal??

[xistance1986]

I'm looking for one!

I use a hydraulic clutch so it would have to work with that.

I'm not sure that a kicker is available for a hydraulic Evo gearbox.

Is there one out there?

[englishchrissy]

Cool bike!