1948 Panhead

[buzz kanter]

Here is my latest project - a mostly original and correct (finally) 1948 Panhead.



We have been following the "crustoration" process of getting this bike sorted out, fixed up and back on the road in American Iron Magazine www.aimag.com and here is how it looked at the start of the summer.

After riding it a few hundred miles I have needed to address a few items before I leave for Harley's 105th party with it later this summer.

The front wheel keeps hopping at highway speed, the front fender stay is rubbing on the springer fork, the left twistgrip spiral fell off on the highway, and I need to install a set of saddlebags that look the part.

Details to follow as I get them done. Too many other projects waiting their turn after this one.

[baggerdad]

Looks good Buzz. I have been following it in the magazine.

You need a correct looking seat and some nasty looking saddlebags to hang off those bag mounts. Cool bike!

[HD1]

Nice. Can you post some more photos of this bike?

[buzz kanter]

Here is what it looked like last month when I took it out for a ride - and yes, we swapped out the seat and added a pair of correct looking saddlebags.

[hotrodad]

I imagine that bike is alot of fun to ride, Buzz. Looking good but your jacket is way too shiney for that ride!!!!!!!!!
cheers!

[cdndewey]

Why go through all that trouble and then put on a 68-up ignition switch? Unless it has been changed since it was in the magazine.

[Gas Man]

Absolutely fantastic. Got a link to the mag article of the bike?

[Broke]

Looks better with those old saddlebags on it.

[HAWG FARMER]

Hey buzz,you're looking pretty happy sitting on that old 48. Nice bike