The bike’s name: Pala Duro, means Hard Shovel in Spanish because the bike is running a Harley-Davidson 80 inch Shovelhead and it’s a hardtail. Rick Bray did all his own fabrication and lathe work on the brass components from the gas cap to the fasteners. Kirk Taylor re-built the engine. The finned rocker boxes, gas tank panels and beehive oil tank give the bike a consistent theme. The paint and pin stripe work was done by painter Kool Hand Luke. This bike took 1st place in the 2013 Artistry in Iron competition in Las Vegas.
Built In: U.S.A. Bike Style: Chopper
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Pala Duro – Hard Shovel Bike Specifications – RKB Kustom Speed – Rick Bray
| FEATURE | SPECS |
|---|---|
| Class Styling | Chopper |
| Exposure/Publication | 1st Place Winner, Artistry in Iron Bike |
| Featured Parts | Kickstart, Jockey / Suicide Shift, Open Primary, Brass / Copper Accents, Magneto |
| Frame | Custom One Off Frame |
| Gastank | Custom One Off Gastank |
| Handlebars / Risers | Mini Ape Bars |
| Intake Cover | Custom One Off |
| Motor Brand | Harley Davidson |
| Motor Size (ci) | 080ci |
| Oil tank | Barrel / Keg |
| Paint Color(s) | Brown |
| Paint Theme | Metallic Flake |
| Seat | Solo Solidmount |
| Suspension Front | Springer |
| Tires | Whitewalls |
| Wheels | 5 Spoke, Invader |