partscanada.com | #SINCE1968 The rear end features a “juice brake” setup. “It is a drum brake, but it is hydraulic powered,” Shadley said. “And it is all on the left side. The front rotor is also on the left side. So when you park the bike on the side stand, you get a really clean, uncluttered look.” Being a builder, he did customize or modify some parts to fit his ideas. “The exhaust system I built,” Shadley said. “I started with a Paughco exhaust pipe and modified to be a ‘crush pipe’ (a system that has a header run inside the frame) and added a bit of a kickup at the end. I did some work to shape the oil tank – extensions and length to the sides.” He also made the center tank panel that runs the length of the tank and houses the gauges. The chain guard brackets and ignition coil cover also got some custom touches. “I am really, really happy with the look of that front end,” Shadley said. “I really wanted that cleaned up, to get away from the style of a bike that has that heavy front headlight nacelle cover with the fork tins.” A different set of triple trees and a custom headlight to clean up and give the front end a more open, narrower appearance. “I also changed the angle of the brake pedal a bit, so it sat with a better line. And I made modifications so I could install a set of later-model floorboards on the bike and get a more interesting look and style,” he said. The paint scheme was inspired by the Drag Specialties blue. “I chose colours that would complement that blue, the classic Drag Specialties colour,” Shadley said. “The silver is real silver leaf inlay to give it some added pop. And the logo on the tank was inspired by the Drag Specialties logo I saw on an old original business card.” The best part? “I get to keep it, it’s mine!” Shadley laughed. “I built it like all my custom bikes – to be a bike you can ride. Once it is returned from being shown by Drag Specialties, I look forward to being able to put some miles on it.” Builder & Painter: Mark Shadley, (Shadley Bros. Motorcycles) WE SUPPORT THE SPORT®
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