It’s not too over the top, yet it definitely stands out in acrowd. High bars, air ride, and a boomin’ system are just a few of thepersonal touches that earned this sled the Readers’ Ride of the month.Congratulations, Terence. Here’s what he had to say about his bike.
“I purchased this hog in October 2007. At the time ofthe purchase, I’d never even owned a motorcycle. Although I rodesmaller motorcycles in college, I knew that I didn’t have the physicalskills or mental ability to put this monster on the ground. So I signedup for a motorcycle safety training course at Modesto Junior College.Best decision I ever made. The skills and abilities I learned throughthe course have kept others and me from serious harm on a number ofoccasions. I seriously recommend a motorcycle safety training course toany rider that hasn’t taken one. Believe me when I say the benefitswon’t be yours alone, but also those on the ground with you.I made too many modifications on this bike to possibly list. Butone of the favorite features on my hog is the air ride shocks system.When I take all of the air out of the shocks, the saddlebags sit just aninch off the ground. I enjoy riding it just as much as I enjoy lookingat it.
I find I’m more comfortable riding with friends than alone,because you never know when you’re going to need assistance. I rideexclusively with three other riders, and we call ourselves “Dem Dudes.”We are scheduled to attend the National Bike Week in Las Vegas on Aug.3-7. This will be my first major road trip and I’m really lookingforward to it.I want to thank you for featuring my hog in your July 2011 Reader’s Ride Blog. It’s an honor and a privilege.”
SPECIFICATIONS – Terence West’s Winning Entry
GENERAL
Year: 2007
Make: Harley Davidson
Model: FLTR
ENGINE
Year: 2007
Make: H-D
Model/Size: 96ci Twin Cam
Cases: H-D
Flywheels: H-D
Cams: H-D
Cylinders: H-D
Pistons: H-D
Heads: H-D
Throttle Body: H-D
Air Cleaner: Arlen Ness Billet Sucker
Exhaust: Bad Dad
Ignition: H-D
EFI Controller: H-D
Year: 2007
Make: H-D
Type: 6-Speed
PRIMARY
Make: H-D
Model: H-D
Clutch: H-D
FRAME
Year: 2007
Make: H-D
Type: Swingarm
Rake: Stock
Stretch: Stock
FRONT SUSPENSION
Triple Trees: H-D
Fork Tubes: H-D
Lower Legs: H-D Chrome
Swingarm: H-D
Shocks: Legend Air Suspension
FRONT WHEEL, TIRE & BRAKES
Wheel Make/Size: Arlen Ness Evil 7, 21-inch x 3.5-inch
Tire Make/Size: Avon Venom 120/70-21
Rotors: Arlen Ness Evil 7
Calipers: H-D
REAR WHEEL, TIRE & BRAKES
Wheel Make/Size: Arlen Ness Evil 7, 16-inch x 3.5-inch
Tire Make/Size: Avon Venom 150/80-16
Rotor: H-D
Caliper: H-D
Handlebars: Paul Yaffe Monkey Bars
Hand Controls: H-D Chrome
Grips: H-D Stealth
Mirrors: H-D Billet Low-Profile Slotted Stem
Foot Controls: H-D Bullet Style Shifters/Rear Brake Arm
Pegs: H-D Stealth
Front Fender: Bad Dad
Rear Fender: Arlen Ness Stretched
Saddlebags: Arlen Ness Stretched
Gas Tank: H-D
Oil Tank: H-D
Headlight: H-D
Taillight: Arlen Ness Taillight/Turn Signal/License Plate Kit
Arlen Ness Bolt-on Taillight Mounting Pocket
Seat: Arlen Ness “Danny Gray” Signature
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
All chrome covers are from Kuryakyn.
Audio: By Autohaus in Hayward, Calif. – Terence isrunning two sets of Alpine component speakers in the inner-fairing, fourtweeters and four 6.50 Mids. Each saddlebag houses one Memphis 6×9 andone Alpine 8-inch sub-woofer. He’s running an Alpine PDX 4.100 to powerthe component speakers and the 6×9. An Alpine PDX 4.150 powers the twoAlpine 8-inch subs. His head unit is an Alpine IDA X305S with PandoraInternet Radio.
