This bike made by Chris Richardson to help promote Sailor Jerry’s rum started as a no-frills bobber with traditional-style parts. The frame and front springer forks were powdercoated black. The hubs are original Star hubs. The front hub is laced to a 21-inch rim, and the rear is laced to a 19-inch front rim with a mechanical drum brake. The gas tank is an original Bates tank. The rear fender is off a Triumph. Chris made the rear sissy bar out of half-inch solid steel. He used two Offenhauser air cleaners and cut the bottoms off and then fabricated a sheet of aluminum to connect the two tops together, turning it into an oil tank. The battery is mounted underneath inside my oil tank. The motor is a 1947 74ci knucklehead. He had the rocker arm tins copper plated and the pushrod tubes copper plated. Buck of Buck Wild Brand sprayed the amazing paint and hand-drawn Sailor Jerry graphics.
Built In: U.S.A. Bike Style: Bobber
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Sailor Jerry Bike Bike Specifications – LA Speed Shop
| FEATURE | SPECS |
|---|---|
| Class Styling | Bobber |
| Exposure/Publication | Magazine Cover Bike |
| Featured Parts | Kickstart, Open Primary, Brass / Copper Accents, Jockey / Suicide Shift, Generator |
| Frame | Harley Davidson Frame |
| Gastank | Alien / Egg Gastank |
| Handlebars / Risers | Drag / Straight Bars |
| Intake Cover | Custom One Off |
| Motor Brand | Harley Davidson |
| Motor Config | Knucklehead |
| Motor Size (ci) | 074ci |
| Paint Color(s) | Creme / Tan, Black |
| Paint Theme | Corporate Logo/Branding |
| Seat | Leather / Handtooled, Solo Sprung |
| Tires | Skinny 100mm or less |
| Wheels | Standard 40-80 spokes |