Bike Of The Day: 1990 Harley-Davidson ‘Rocket’ Custom

Fernando ‘Ferry’ Clot, a two-time World Champion, crafted this exceptional motorcycle, which secured a second-place finish in its class at the 2014 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building in Cologne, Germany. Built on a 1990 Harley-Davidson 80ci ‘Evo’ with the original ‘Softail’ frame intact, it features stock rake and stretch. The front end, a Denver’s Choppers component, was shortened to fit, and the Hot Dreams swinging arm was welded to the frame.

1990 Harley-Davidson 'Rocket' Custom

Ferry personally rebuilt and customized both the engine and gearbox in his workshop. The primary drive boasts a modified Barnett Scorpion with a 3″ belt and lock-up clutch. The wheels, 21×2.25″ at both ends, are stock Harley-Davidson, and the combined rear brake/sprocket is a Kustom Tech item with a 2-pot caliper. The motorcycle incorporates various handmade elements, including the fuel tank, oil tank, rear mudguard, seat and bodywork, hand gearshift, upper engine mount, exhausts, and more.

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Source: Bonhams Cars