Project Hammerhead By Klock Werks

The minute the 2015 Harley Davidson Road Glide was released, the folks at Klock Werks knew they just had to get their hands on one so they could get to work to adapt the company’s patented Flare Windshields to fit the new fairing design. They promptly ordered a brand-new Road Glide that soon ended in the hands of  their good pal Doyle Thompson. Why? Because Klock Werks decided years back to no longer build customer bikes. As a matter of fact, the only way for someone to get their hands on a Klock Werks Kustom these days, is to purchase one of the tour/show bikes at the end of the season. Klock Werks’ focus as a company now, is to create awesome parts for you to customize your very own ride! Doyle knows it well, but he also knew that Klock Werks needed to get this 2015 Road Glide to test fitments and do a makeover to debut at Biketoberfest in October, 2014. Why not have some input on the design? He bought the 2015, brought it to the KW shop, and creative juices began flowing right away. 

 

In a world of 26-inch big wheel baggers, why not choose to go the other way completely? The 180 tire has long been deemed the ultimate contact patch for a rear, let’s put it on the front this time! A call was placed to Performance Machine to see if it would be possible to turn things around quickly enough for the Biketoberfest debut, and the team started modifying a Klock Werks stamped steel front fender to fit. Along the way the bike was named “Project Hammerhead”, and with no change to the triple clamps to accommodate the wider front tire, this bike handles just fine!

 

Klock Werks is blessed to have awesome guys like Doyle around, and Doyle feels blessed to be able help the team, the company says. ‘Doyle lets us take the bike on the road for events like Daytona, and even joins us on the road sometimes, but definitely on a Sunday morning during riding season in South Dakota, you will see Doyle out riding and enjoying his true Klock Werks Kustom’. 

 

Project Hammerhead came stock in black with silver pinstripes livery, but it had to stand out from the crowd while still being recognizable to Road Glide owners. The new parts additions were painted to match by Brad Smith at www.thefactorymatch.com, and he did such a great job that you need to have a stock bike sitting next to this one to see all the subtle changes on this makeover.

Klock Werks developed two new styles of Flare Windshields for the 2015+ Road Glide – Pro-Touring and Sport Flare. Both options are available in two heights, and both offer the performance that Klock Werks patented Flare Windshields are known for!

The Pro-Touring Flare is a wider, more full-coverage option for riders and passengers that prefer an even greater amount of wind deflection for the long haul, and is still stylish enough to use around town. 

 

The Sport Flare is more streamlined and offers radical curves and a sportier stance, complimenting the lines of the new fairing with a more aggressive profile. 

The new Klock Werks KlipHanger Handlebar fitments for the 2015 Road Glide will be on the website soon! The bars and Flare windshield were the two biggest comfort additions, along with the Danny Gray IST Seat, Lindby Engine Guard and PM controls, which also added to the comfort, and style. 

Klock Werks Fairing Vent Screens are a great new part developed on this bike, and many more Klock Werks Brand parts were also added: The One Rear Fender, Spade Taillight, Metal Dash, License Plate Frame, Flush Mount Axle, Saddlebag Extensions, Saddlebag Hinge Inserts, Doubleback Headers, and Floorboard Undercovers – painted to match!

Project Hammerhead is now For Sale! If you’re interested, please call Klock Werks at (605) 996-3700, or info@kustomcycles.com.