It's been a long time since I featured a ''modern'' chop on dWrenched. And it's not because I'm a hater, not at all. The Knucks, Pans and Shovels are cool as hell, but a really nice customized /chopped Twin Cam or Evo can be just as cool. They are harder to come by. No fake elitist here.
So I asked Carlos Henrique da Silveira from Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil to share with us the story of his Mornin' Star.
In 2020 I began my new project called Crossbones Kustom Art and was decided to put in practice the Mornin' Star project that I had drafted for a long time in my mind. Using only the frame and the power train. Since I bought this machine seven years ago, I did some modifications but not like a big project, just changed the fuel tank, springer front end, fenders... So I did it on our family motorcycle garage (China Town V2) where I grew up and work with my parents.
I started cutting the rear fender lowering it inside the frame to get that charm and look of hardtails. I also did the sissybar and the king and queen seat I have always dreamed of (?). The fuel tank was recycled from the Forty Eight Harley, changing its capacity to 10.3 liters. So I got more autonomy. The handlebar was designed for me and I eliminated the electrical switches.
I was looking for some different pipes, something that nobody had. So I made these ''Square Pipes''. The bike received a suicide clutch/shift system all drawn and executed by me. After that I disassembled the whole bike to paint and chrome it.
My biggest overcoming for me was the paint job since I never ever worked with flake and kandy. I used the theme of Snakes CD from our 'Mad Head Machine' stoner rock band. I used the classic paint brush, it's not transfer or decal.
As you can see in the photos, Mornin' Star came out a stunner. What started out as a 2001 Heritage Classic Softail now it's a great interpretation of the long and skinny choppers of the 70's but with a beefy and reliable Harley engine inside the frame.
Great job Henrique!
Thank you very much for the material and words H!
Photo credit: David Ribeiro
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