Ryan's A.M.C.A. Giveaway bike build!

[c.o.]

Congrats Ryan!!! Your grin says it all!!!

[exeric]

It's obvious you really have a talent for bike building Ryan. I like the attention to detail and the no compromise attitude for quality. You have had great mentors with Matt and Carl but again, you posess a native talent for this stuff. I plan to have some fun with my '51 FL this year and your efforts have inspired me to put aside restoration and do the custom thing.

[1945UL]

awesome Ryan, simply awesome. can't wait for you to get it back home so i can come check it out and we can go riding.

[Ryan Mackey]

Here I am putting gas in her for the first time...


and the oil...


and...She runs!!!!



Still have some fine tuning to do to get it running right but it couldn't of sounded better hearing it run!

[Slojo]

Enjoy the moment Ryan.
Joe

[c.o.]

Right on!!!

[Ryan Mackey]

Ryan!! Very...very...very... cool!!! That bike is going to turn some heads in Sturgis!!

Thanks!

Well I just finished up everything tonight so expect to see a video of her firing up tomorrow!

[c.o.]

Ryan!! Very...very...very... cool!!! That bike is going to turn some heads in Sturgis!!

[Ryan Mackey]

Thanks guys.

Sorry for the lack of updates but we have been work on both mine and Matt's Sears so haven't had much time. Right now I'm knocking out all the little stuff. Yesterday I worked for a while on rerouting a lot of the wiring to fit better the way everything is set up. Last night I got both tanks and the dash bolted down for good. A good friend of Matt and Carl's, Tim Yeates from Gibraltar flew in a few days ago and yesterday drove to Minnesota to pick up a bunch of Sears parts and my seat that Jordan Dickinson upholstered for me. It looks awesome, thanks Jordan!






I still have a list of things to do but its getting so close!!

[bobdo]

Ryan,
Your bike is a true headturner. wow...
I'm looking forward to hearing it come to life.

[Slojo]

AAhhh
Gray is good. Nice paint choices. Silent Gray is my favorite color of all Grays.
Joe

[Ryan Mackey]

Wow Ryan that bike is shaping up so nice! Been watching progress with great interest. What an opportunity. Hey - are you guys going to post a video of the first start and test ride? I know I would shure like to here it crank up.

Thanks! We will definitely post a video for all to see

Your bike is looking great Ryan. At first I was surprised to see a picture of Ross at the Olsen's place in S.D. but then I shouldn't be surprised at all. Ross and Indianut are from St. Pete and are 2 of the hardest riding bikers I've ever known. They have proven you can literally ride the wheels off these old bikes.

Ross was really cool, he told some awesome stories and I'm sure there are many, many more that he didn't have time for.

Great Job Guys keep up the good work and informative posts.
Joe

Thanks Joe!

Did anyone ever tell you to wear a bra Ryan ? Those jugs are a bit to large to go without one. LOL.

lol I haven't found one strong enough to hold them up

Today we finished up the wiring, got the primary all ready to go, and hooked up the throttle cable. Its getting so close! We've been couped up in the shop so much Matt and I decided to head into town for some dinner. It was my first time ever riding a panhead!


Here is how the bike sits now.

[Paps]

Did anyone ever tell you to wear a bra Ryan ? Those jugs are a bit to large to go without one. LOL.

[exeric]

Your bike is looking great Ryan. At first I was surprised to see a picture of Ross at the Olsen's place in S.D. but then I shouldn't be surprised at all. Ross and Indianut are from St. Pete and are 2 of the hardest riding bikers I've ever known. They have proven you can literally ride the wheels off these old bikes.

[Slojo]

Great Job Guys keep up the good work and informative posts.
Joe