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Welcome to the JH Choppers 1997 FXSTC Chopper Project Page.

Prep the fenders, tank and frame before we add color.

Front Fender Prep: The front fender was in good shape. All it needed was some Metal Glaze around the welds on the mounting hardware. The sheet metal was scuffed with 180 and wiped down with DuPont Final Klean 3901. The Metal Glaze was sanded with 100, 220 then 320.

Product: Evercoat Metal Glaze 100416

Front Fender Prep
       

Additional Rear Fender Support: During the test ride the rear tip had a small vibration, so additional sheet metal was added along the sides and rear tip. This really made a big difference in decreasing the flexibility of the fender. The sheet metal was stitched welded on the sides and spot welded in middle. The grinder smoothed out the welds. Glazing Putty will be added to under side near the edges for a smooth feel.

Grinded
Side Support
Tip Support
   

Rear Fender Tip Prep: 3 light coats of Glazing Putty were added to the under side of the fender and smoothed down with 100, 220 then 320 grit. 2 light coats were applied to the top and also sanded. Only about 1.5" from the outside of the underside was totally smoothed, the underside will be coated with under coating.

The tip has smooth thick feel that is very rigid.

Top Side
Under Side
Under Side
Top Side
 

Tank Prep: The WCC Tank is hand made so it will require a lot of prep work. Glazing putty is placed on all the weld seems and sanded 100, 220 then 320.

Tank Completed
Tank
Tank
Tank Bottom
 

Frame Prep: Where the Tank meets the frame by the seat, a cosmetic point was previously welded on. This was filled using Z-Grip Evercoat. After the based shape was formed, Glazing Putty is applied for the final affect and sanded smooth with 100, 220 then 320.

Product: Evercoat Z-Grip 100282

Tank Extension
Tank Extension
Tank Extension
   

Frame Prep: On the lower part of the frame where the seat post meets the bottom rails, 2 steel plates form the base. For a cleaner look, sheet metal was added to fill in the gap between the plates. This will make the frame painting easier and provide a clean look for the wire harness.

Support Complete
Front Side
Back Side
Plastic
 

Frame Prep: The under side of the Fuel Tank has sheet metal welded on to the frame give the illusion that the Tank and frame are one part. This also hides the wire harness and throttle cables. The ignition key is also located here, this all needs to be filled and smoothed.

Frame Prep
Frame Prep
Frame Prep
Frame Prep
 

Swing Arm Prep: The 'stock' belt guard tabs were removed and grinded smooth. Glazing putty was applied and sanded smooth. Holes were drilled in the tubing to hide the tail lamp wiring.

Swing Arm
       

Neck/Down Tubes Prep: All the welds where the neck was cut off and reinstalled have been grinded smooth. Glazing putty was applied to the welds for cleaner look. The neck is very visible even with the tank installed. To keep with the Harley look, the welds are not 100% smooth, we wanted to show some the work that went into the neck.

Neck
   

Swing Arm Cage Prep: The swing arm cage was widened 10mm to center the tire with the frame. These welds have also been smoothed and glazed.

Swing Arm Cage
Swing Arm Cage
Swing Arm Cage
   

Final Frame Prep: The frame was suspended in the paint booth and degreased. The existing stock black powder coat was scuffed with red scotch bright pads for the primer to bite into. Masking tape was applied to the VIN and wire-harness. We are now ready for final degreasing and etch primer.

Frame Complete
       
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