Story: Kenta Falkered (submitted by Peter Ström), Photos: Stefan Boman
Everything started when I saw Phantom of the Opera on TV. A bit later, I went to the theater and saw Phantom of the Opera live. Now, I went on with the building plans for a new chopper so the idea of The Phantom was running in my head,
I was talking to a friend who painted most of the bikes for me at the time. He turned to my idea just when it got started. He drew up a frame, that was a bit too long in the back so we put it in the jig and made it a bit shorter. Then I took a rear fender, a tank from Jesse James which I modified. The oil tank was made of pipe bends which was actually intended for a styling bar to my Chevy pickup. All mounts and parts around the bike is handcrafted by me. I worked hard that winter and when spring approached, there was a lot left to do, so it was a lot of nights on the job.
I was ready the morning of the exhibition. This event is the largest in Scandinavia and I won first place. The hard work paid off, it felt good. Got to sleep for a few days after that but it was worth it. Have driven a few summers on it now and after some adjustments to the engine, it works well. It’s mostly just runs around Stockholm should I need to go further, I’ll take my Softail I have customized with other wheels rake and little longer fork ape hangers and so on.
SPECS:
Engine Knucklehead 103”
Pipes Kenta Falkered:/ AcePerformance
Transmission Zodiac 6 Speed
Primary Robbans-Speedshop
Clutch BDL
Frame Kenta Falkered / AcePerformance
Rake 50 grader
Stretch 6 + 6
Forks Springer by “Mr More”
Fork length (+ or -) 28”
Additional rake in trees: 4
Front wheel 21” 120 spokes
Rear wheel 18” 120 spokes
Front Tire (size and make) 21 Avon
Rear Tire (size and make) 18 Metzeler
Front Brake RSD caliper disc AcePerformance
Rear Brake Tolle caliper sprocket disc AcePerformance
Rear Fender Kenta Falkered / AcePerformance
Sissybar Kenta Falkered / AcePerformance
Fuel Tank Jesse James and modified by Kenta Falkered / AcePerformance
Oil Tank Kenta Falkered / AcePerformance
Handlebars Kenta Falkered / AcePerformance
Headlight Cyclone
Taillight Cadillac 59
Hand Controls Tolle
Grips PM
Foot Controls Kenta Falkered / AcePerformance
Pegs Kenta Falkered / AcePerformance
Electrical Kenta Falkered:/ AcePerformance
Painter Brundin
Color Black
Graphics Pinstriping/ Text
Seat Redneck bottom and Bilekiperingen
Special Thanks to My club Arapaho Mc http://www.facebook.com/arapahomc they forced me to be ready in time four the biggest event in Sweden http://www.custombikeshow.se/cbs_prev/cbs2006/2006vinnare.html where I won the first place