Mock up assembly
Molding and charred frame
Original paint job blue flames on blue modeled my little John ( 7 Years Old)
More little harly rider in the making
This little rider is Austin (5 Years Old)
Prepping rear fender for Clear Coat
Sheet metal removed for new paint job
Awaiting clear coat
Clear coat applied and buffed
Rear Shot, mean and lean
Kicker Cover Custom Modified with a wheel cylinder to make a hydraulic assisted suicide clutch
Twin master cylinder mounted below transmission
These are the oil lines that are running into the oil tank that is mounted in rear fender
Balance bar operates both front and rear brakes with one pedal
Custom made intake manifold was made by cutting 2 aftermarket intakes in half and welding them together at 45 degrees angle
S & S Super E carburetor
Rear brake Sprocket rotor
Custom made stainless primary belt guard
Performance machine polished front brake system
Diamond cut spoke set - polished stainless steel
Dual point magneto ignition system
Unique bone leg knife in toe kickstand
Custom made tail light with 1940's Ford blue dot lens
Rear fender side were lowered to get that low rider look
1950 pan head engine
Over all shot
No levers or mirrors on the handle bars for the simple bicycle look button on right is kill switch - button on left is roll control lockout throttle cable mount internally
Skull head Guess-O-Matic side shift, no gate
Over all view of Guess-O-Matic side shift
Generator converted to alternator
Top motor mount fabricated to accept side shift lever
Notice rear brake line going into frame
Suicide clutch master cylinder hidden behind primary under transmission
Seat post converted to brake reservoir container, also lever type transmission shifter lid
Wiring from front end disappearing into frame neck
Top view of custom made handle bars, no bulky dog bone risers aloud
Ness front grips, I actually broke down and bought something from somebody
Super E top view
Custom made leather seat and pan
Over all rear view
It took three after market manifolds to make one
Flush flip lever gas cap
House of color paint, Cobalt Blue Kandy base coat, Kandy tangerine flames on top of Kandy Brandywine flames with multiple layers of clear coat, hand pinstriped, gas tank is also channeled to sit down low on frame
Over all view
Over all view
Pocho Springer front end was installed there chrome plating was yellowish due to pollution control standards in their area, we set it out to have it striped and re-chromed to match the brightness of the rest of the chrome
Right Side
Left Side
Over all view
Rear View
Logo
Hidden under the seat a regulator and capacitor there is no battery used on this bike
Rear fender oil tank fill plug hidden under the seat
Master cylinder seat post fill plug
Another view of regulator and capacitor
Suicide clutch control
Better picture of brake line going into frame
Forward control brake lever controls both from and rear brakes at same time
Oil pump and gage, braded lines throughout
Plasma cut exhaust fin, “just for fun”
1950 Harley Davidson Panhead.
        Custom built in our shop. Incaudo’s antique cycles.
(Aka)  The Widow-Maker
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Started with a stock Harley wishbone frame. Somebody else, not us.  Cut off all the mounting tabs to make a "home made “chopper. Basically ruining the frame for and kind of authentic, antique restoration. The bike was also missing its original sheet metal ,tins, and handlebars. We knew going in that this bike was going to become a custom chopper. We do not take original Harley parts and ruin them. Enough with the disclaimer.

        The wish bone frame was sandblasted, raked and molded.  The frame was than “cherried” . a cherried frame has all its seems, joints, bits, bumps  etc. filled with weld and then ground down, primed and painted to achieve a perfectly smooth finish. We used house of color cobalt Kandy blue. We also cut sections of the frame open to install hidden brake lines and wiring.  The oil tank was removed and a custom build rear fender with a hidden oil tank inside of it was fabricated. Complete with internal lines and vent. With the removal of the stock oil tank, we raised up the transmission to line up all sprockets in a perfect line. Got this idea from my drag racing days, also needed to fill the gap were the oil tank was. A straight edge was placed on the engine sprocket and the rear wheel sprocket. The Trans mounding plate was relocated so the clutch basket center line matched up with the straight edge center line.

      Engine was rebuilt, with high performance in mind. All new bearings and bushings, rebuild rods and flywheels. New crank pins (3) case races replaced. Flywheel assembly Balanced.  Degreed, Performance cam shaft, and tricked out breathing system. S&S “drilled” oil pump, and re-jetted S&S super E carburetor, Rowe, Black Melonite, valves, and new performance valve springs. Venolia forged pistons, fly cut for valve relief. Valve covers also had to be reshaped at the top for high lift valve clearance. All brake and oil lines are stainless steel braided, must have $300.00 just in lines and fittings, all custom made in our shop, to fit. Transmission rebuilt. 3 inch belt drive with a custom made stainless guard.

      The frame seat post is your brake fluid reservoir. A fill plug is located under the seat. Dot 5. Three master cylinders are hidden under the transmission, two operate at the same time through a adjustable balance bar that is attached to the foot brake pedal .you can adjust the pressure at each cylinder to your preference. 60% front, 40% rear, is the current settings. Rear disc brake set-up is a neat combo sprocket/rotor, which also gives a clean look to the right side of the wheel. The other master cylinder is for the hydraulic assisted suicide clutch. The kicker cover was modified to except a custom made wheel cylinder, going from manual clutch, to hydraulic .Suicide meaning you must hold the foot lever down with your left foot to disengage the clutch; you cannot put your left foot on the ground to hold the bike up. Very tricky my dear, said the wicked witch of the west. Gears are shifted by your left hand, there is no gate that would create a positive stop, only a de-dent in the Trans shift fork. Hens the quest-o-matic name tag. But, once you get used to the shifting feel, you could shift with your eyes closed, but don’t. And don’t forget you must take you hand off of the handle bar to shift. Are you getting the hang of the Widow-Maker. 

       New Avon tires and rims, rims are laced with diamond cut spokes. Ape-hanger handle bars are custom made with internal controls, No brake levers, wires or cables. And built in risers for that super clean look up top. New Springer front fork is four inches longer than stock.

        There is no battery on this motorcycle; the ignition is controlled with a magneto, just like a lawn mower. Crank the motor with the kick starter, ”no button pushers here” the magnets in the magneto create a spark for the dual points and the bike starts, once running the alternator creates electricity to run the lights. There is no light switch. Lights come on automatically. The alternator is controlled by a regulator and capacitor that are hidden under the seat. The capacitor acts like a super small battery, holding a small charge to run the lights. Roll control system, (brake line lock) for them steep hills.

       The paint is all house of color Kandy’s. Original paint job was Kandy cobalt blue with lighter cobalt flames. I wanted to spice it up a bit. Repainted the sheet metal Kandy cobalt blue, and air brushed a two tone layer of Kandy Brandywine flames. Followed that up with another two tone layer of Kandy tangerine flames. Hand painted pin stripe, Multiple layers of clear to top it all off.

   This bike was originally built in 1992, and then completely rebuilt as you see it today in 1996, repainted 2009. Do not want to sell this bike, but I clearly have too many toys, Knucklehead, Shovelhead, F head, (JD twin), Indian chief, and Flathead, and I guess, eventually, one by one, they must all go. We are only short caretakers for our possessions. No key, no locks. If someone is trying to steal this wild-n-crazy ride, and can first get it started, and then somehow ride it away, they deserve to have it.

Over sixty pictures can be found on our web site: incaudos.com   home page, or under motorcycles.
           Thank you for your interest, builder, owner, price is $25,000.00
                                                                 John D. Incaudo 

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