Gold Digger - Custom Chopper

Custom Build: "Gold Digger"

Our Custom-Built Chopper Featuring LedSled

Build Sheet

Engine
1997 H-D Sportster 1200
Cams: Feuling 505/515
Pistons: S&S Cycles
EFI/Carb: S&S Cycles Super E Carb
Intake: S&S Cycles Teardrop
Exhaust: Custom Stainless Steel 2-into-1
Frame
LedSled Hardtail
Stretch: 2" up, 2" out
Suspension
Front Forks: Shaved legs, Custom Cycle Engineering DLC black tubes, Legend AXEO 39mm cartridge kit, RSD fork brace
Triple Trees: Pro One
Wheels/Brakes/Tires
Wheels: LedSled Invader 21"x2.5" front; 18"x3.5" rear
Caliper: Performance Machine Vintage 4-piston
Rotor: Galfer Wave rotor
Tires: Metzeler Karoo front, Bridgestone AX41 rear
Accessories
Lighting: Denali LED headlight with yellow lens; Drag Specialties Sidemount LED tail light
Seat: Le Pera Signature II solo seat
Handlebars: Biltwell Tracker High bar, RSD Sector risers, Biltwell Torker grips
Hand Controls: Performance Machine Clutch Control, Performance Machine Throttle Housing
Foot Controls: Flo Motorsports MX Style Pegs and Lever
Sheet Metal: V-Twin Manufacturing Axed 2.2 gallon tank, Indian Scout front fender, LedSled oil tank
Miscellaneous: Motogadget M-Unit, Acerbis number plate, TC Bros sprocket cover, TC Bros mid controls, Daytona Twin Tec ignition, Antigravity battery

Q&A from the Builder

What inspired you to build the bike?

I love choppers and I love riding off road, so I decided to build a classic chopper with some off-road influence so I could deviate from the black top and rip down a logging trail if I felt so inclined.

How much money went into the bike?

Using a Sportster engine really helps keep costs down because of the unitized case. Overall there is probably less than $10k in the build.

How many hours do you have into the build?

Since its a frame off build from the ground up there is a fair amount of time in the build. I probably have 200-250 hours in the total build.

Is there any custom fabrication? If so, what?

All of the frame tabs and mounts had to be fabbed and welded to the frame, small things like top engine mounts, kickstands and rear brake tabs. The fender struts also had to be fabricated to hold the custom rear fender. The rear fender is an Indian Scout front fender that I trimmed up and re-mounted as a rear fender.

Who painted the bike?

Danny Hendricks from Sheridan, WY

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