2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

I wanted to build a budget bike that was show quality and handled as well as a stock setup.

What motivated you to start your project?

In 2014 I t-boned a car on a sport bike. I shattered my left arm and refused to ride for 3 years. Eventually, One of my good buddies bought a Harley Davidson Road Glide and did a little custom work on it. I was really impressed with the way it looked so wanted to see what I could do with a Street Glide.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

The most unique and creative thing I did was definitely the bags and rear fender. I started with straight +6 stretched fiberglass bags. I used 15 cans of Great Stuff spray foam and using a razor blade, I hand carved the shape I wanted. After I got the shape I smoothed it out with sand paper and fiberglassed over the top of the foam mold. I built the fiberglass fender overlay completely from scratch.

What are you most proud of?

I’m most proud of the rear fender and bags.

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

“That bike is insane!”

10 Comments

Shirley Aldridge-Banks says:

November 8, 2018 at 2:18 pm

This bike is very unique!! I read in the narrative that this bike is fondly known as the beast. All I can say is: This BEAST is absolutely awesome!! Great job!!

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Brucey says:

November 8, 2018 at 2:25 pm

I know the man that built this bike. So much time of his time and hard work was put in to this. I keep telling him to open up his own business because as you can tell by the look of this bike, he has a passion for it. You do amazing work!
Turnin’ heads erry where he goes..
Missing you all the way from Arkansas!

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- Carson says:
  
  October 12, 2023 at 10:15 pm
  
  Hey man what is the guys name that built this bike?? I currently own the bike
  
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David La Belle says:

November 8, 2018 at 2:35 pm

Fantastic out come. I lived next to Billy for a few years and watched him spend many nights on this bike. He has the drive and passion too make things correct, visually and mechanically. His attention to detail is amongst some of the best people I know.

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christopher says:

November 8, 2018 at 2:46 pm

Blown away by the details. Picture doesn’t do it justice

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Kyle Wesselhoft says:

November 8, 2018 at 2:57 pm

I saw some pictures of this bike in the process and new it would be a masterpiece when finished. When Billy sets his mind to something he sees it through completion that is for sure! Great looking bike, a real head turner!

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Grant S says:

November 8, 2018 at 4:24 pm

10/10

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Rhonda Winchester says:

November 8, 2018 at 6:13 pm

This bike looks awesome! The bike transforms from BA in the front to smooth and fast in the back. I love the paint detail and the hidden yet effective lighting. I feel this design could inspire a new Marvel hero (or villain). Well done Billy!

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Julieann LaBelle says:

November 8, 2018 at 7:19 pm

Absolutely awesome build! Watched it go from an orange turd to this insane green beast!

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Tony Martinez says:

December 6, 2018 at 6:13 pm

Asked Billy for a lot of advice in which he was super fast to help. Sickest bike I have seen. 10/10.

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide

Fondly known as: The Beast

Time spent: 840

Motorcycle cost: 12500

Money spent: 6200

Engine: Stock Harley 103

Intake: Arlen Ness Monster Big Sucker

Exhaust: Vance and Hines Big Radius 2 into 2

Transmission: Stock Harley 6-speed

Frame: I went with a stock Harley 2013 Street Glide frame and an American Suspension bolt on neck.

Suspension: Rear suspension is a custom build air ride in the that I buil myself. Up front I have the American Suspension air ride pistons and stock fork tubes.

Wheels, tires and brakes: I’m running a 26″ Ryd wheel up front.

Finish – Paint: The bike was painted by me in my 2-car garage. I went with a Synergry Green and Custom Shop Gecko Green flake. On the right side of the bike I did custom airbrushing and covered it with skulls. I did all of the powder coat work myself, as well, in my garage and baked it in my kitchen oven.

Accessories: For the fairing I fiberglassed the stock inner and outer faring together and lowered it six inches. I also relocated the air and battery gauges as well as the indicator light panel. I completely eliminated the windshield. For the headlight I’m running a 7′ LED light bar. I have 4″ amber LED strips for front turn signals and 28″ Custom Dynamics Z-Flex LEDs for the rear blinker/turn lights. I’m running 6″ Z-bars wrapped in Arlen Ness Black Fusion hand grips. I have Arlen Ness Black Fusion heel and toe shifters. I made it loud with Polk Audio 5.25″ speakers up front and Memphis Audio 6.5″ in the saddlebag lids powered by a Rockford Fosgate 4 channel amp. I’m currently waiting on my seat from James Carter Seats.