So when you park the bike on the side stand, you get a really Pictured is the 2022-23 Drag Specialties OldBook cover bike build team (L-R): Bobby Shadley, Paul Shadley, Mark Shadley and Dean Shadley. The bike previously competed in the XR1200R spec class series sponsored by Vance & Hines. The front rotor is also on the left side. and bought an XR1200R from an upstate New York dealer. “It is a drum brake, but it is hydraulic powered,” Shadley said. I wanted to add some modern touches, but still keep the build looking correct for the time period.” The rear end features a “juice brake” setup. “There is a lot in there! The idea is to make the build accessible, not stray too far. “When you build a bike for Drag Specialties, you focus on what is available in the catalog,” Shadley said. He also upgraded the charging system, the wiring and used LED lights for the signals and brake lights. Shadley added an electronic ignition system and a later-model style starter. A stronger clutch setup and transmission sprockets also went into the improved, rebuilt drivetrain. “I got the transmission kit right out of the Drag Specialties catalog,” Shadley said. The transmission gears are a close-ratio 4-speed set from Andrews. “This one has been punched out to 93”,” said Shadley, “to give it a little more wind.” It is modified with S&S Super Stock™ cylinder heads and an S&S flywheel to ON THE COVER give it the added cubic inches and power output. “The bike is a generator- model Shovelhead motor, these were only available in a four-year period: 1966 thru 1969, so it is a somewhat rare bike to start with, it was a very good candidate for the build.” The stock displacement was 74”. “I had this bike on hand when the conversation started with Drag Specialties about a cover bike build,” Shadley said. The Shadleys, lifelong enthusiasts and full-time custom bike builders, are well-known for their many high quality, strong running custom bike builds. Motorcycles, as the 2022-23 OldBook cover bike. And keep everyone rolling with our all-new 2013 Tire Catalog.2022 Drag Specialties OldBook Bike- Drag Specialties is excited to feature a 1967 Harley-Davidson FL customized by Mark Shadley of Shadley Bros. Be sure to use the 2013 FatBook for all of your Late Model V-Twin needs. That means an entire section filled with just the tires your riders will be looking for.īased on customer input and manufacturers’ latest innovations, we have continued to add new products throughout the 2013 OldBook - right down to those little hard-to-find items you won’t see anywhere else.įor general maintenance, restoration/preservation, even customization, our OldBook remains the very best source for Pre-1984 H-D and Classic Indian models. Instead, you will receive our all-new, all-inclusive, 2013 Drag Specialties/Parts Unlimited Tire Catalog with dedicated sections for every type of riding. This year, however, you will not find tires in this catalog. This very popular catalog is still organized in an easy-to-use format that features sections specific to Shovelhead, Panhead, Knucklehead, Ironhead XL, a Classic Indian section and a General section for those all-inclusive items. For 2013, the Drag Specialties OldBook is the biggest ever, with over 700 pages of products and information!
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