I got my first Harley-Davidson in 1982 and I've always wanted a panhead. My dad hated the fact that I rode Harleys and he especially hated my shovelhead I owned when I was 18 that leaked all over his garage all the time. I bought this panhead survivor in 2015 with money my dad left me.
This bike originally came off of a farm from Iowa. I put on the Biltwell Moto handlebars and the vintage style motorcycle tires. I love this bike so much, it feels like a dirtbike and starts on the first kick every time! It’s named “Lil ½ Black.” This bike is also one of the only swingarm frames with real shotgun pipes on it that i know of.
I had Panhead Pete powdercoat almost all chrome or shiny parts. He also went through the engine. To me now this bike is perfect! Thanks to Pete and Jeff for making this into my dream bike. It’s simple and easy, like me!! Also thanks to Liam Kennedy for the great photos!
XXOO – Annette LaRue
Photos By Liam Kennedy
General
Owner: Annette LaRue
Year/Make/Model: 58 FLH Duo Glide
Fabrication: Stock
Engine
Year/Type/Size: 1958 FLH 74ci
Super E Carburetor S&S Cycles
Exhaust: Custom Shotgun Exhaust
Air Cleaner: S&S Cycles
Frame
Year/Type: 58 FLH
Rake/Stretch: Stock
Front End
Type / Brand: 58 Duo Glide
Wheels
Front Size: 16” w/ US Valley Dirtman Tire
Rear Size: 16” w/ US Valley Dirtman Tire
Finish/Paint
Paint by: Unkown. I found it and had it buffed and clear coated
Plating/Polishing: Panhead Pete (Lake Helen, FL) and Jeff (Virginia Beach)
Powdercoating: Panhead Pete
Accessories
Front Fender: N/A
Rear Fender: Arlen Ness
Gas Tank: Stock Tank shift w/ orginial emblems and speedo
Handlebars: Biltwell Inc. Moto Bars
Grips: Sticky stock
Mirrors: Shiny and reflective
Hand Controls: not sure
Foot Controls: Stock controls w/ floorboards
Headlight: Stock
Taillight: Almost Stock - Sparto
Turn Signals: Never use'em
License Mount: part of taillight
Seat: Wide solo
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