The Bravest Panhead Ever

Strange mysterious e-mails flashed onto my screen with images of this sharp Cyril Huze Panhead. At first I didn’t know what the hell was going on. The return address was Accurate engineering, but the bike was signature Cyril Huze. At first I was told I had a sharp feature for Bikernet Readers, then the bike was an exclusive for some bike mag. Some editors don’t care if a bike pops onto Bikernet pages. Some like me to promote the planned issue and some are sorta selfish. I try to work with all editors in whatever way rocks their world.

Then Cyril Huze dropped me a line, “You can feature the pictures I gave to Accurate.”

I spoke to Berry Wardlaw, the master of Accurate Engineering, who was standing in the center of a discount store buying barbecue shit for the 4th of July. “Cyril had a film crew document every aspect of building the 120-inch Panhead motor. He was producing a movie around the fireman tribute bike.”

I went back to Cyril. “I didn't show/gave too many pics because client (International Association Of Firefighters), doesn't want too much released before they unveil the bike at the International Convention, in August. They want to surprise all the Firefighters of this world.

When I get a green light (not before August), I will give you more. Just release what you have as a teaser. The bike features several vintage parts coming for ‘40s US firetrucks: extinguisher, search light, radiator cap, etc. The brand of these fire trucks were “America/LaFrance” !!!!. I could not expect a better coincidence.” Cyril’s from France.

Here’s what Cyril wrote, “Do you remember the surge of adrenalin we all felt as kids when a big red fire engine roared down the street, sporting delicious red paint, sparkling gold leaf and screaming sirens. Daily, firemen experience high speed dashes to roaring flames. The business of firefighting is steeped in high adventure, danger & heroism.”

The bike was built by Cyril Huze to benefit the IAFF (International Association Of Firefighters) Burn Foundation. We'll bring you more info on the auction as it nears.

Just as I thought I was limited to a handful of shots another message arrived. “One more picture for the readers to understand what we are talking about with a name like The Bravest,” Cyril said.

Finally one more e-mail arrived with killer detail shots from Don Rogers, in Florida. Don is one of the best, so I immediately went to work.

Let me say something about Cyril and Berry. Cyril is an artist of the highest order. Look closely, every detail is immaculate. He’s tough on suppliers, painters and chromers. Every aspect of his creation must be supreme. Berry is the same way, in the engine arena. He’s a custom engine builder from the tallest mountain. If you want an exclusive engine, a classic or a hand fabricated hot rod, he’s the man. No one delivers wicked dual-carbed strokers that look sharp and run like raped apes, like Accurate Engineering.

The Bravest Spec Sheet

Designer & Builder: Cyril Huze.

General:

Fabrication: Cyril Huze
Assembly: Gary.Schmitgen- Cyril
Year/Make: 2006 Cyril Huze Special Construction.
Chroming: Chromemasters
Brass Plating: S.A.L.

Frame:

Builder: Santee
Type: Rigid

Engine:

Year/Model: ‘06 Accurate Panhead.
Displacement: 93 CU
Heads: STD
Cylinders: STD
Oil Pump: S&S
Carb(s): S&S E
Motor Mount: Huze
Rocker Boxes: Billet Pan Tops.

Velocity Stack: Carl’s Speed
Pipes: Custom Huze With Brass Tips

Transmission

Gearing: 6-speed

Painter:

Chris Cruz

Parts and Pieces

Coils Bracket: Huze
Front Fender: None.
Rear Fender: Huze/West Eagle
Gas Tank: Huze/West Eagle
Oil Tank: Crime Scene/Huze
Headlight: Spotlight 49 Fire Truck
Taillight: Huze
Extinguisher: Antique
Primary: PM Narrow Painted
Seat: Jeff Phipps