DP Customs 79 Gulf
DP Customs 79 Gulf | |
Manufacturer | |
---|---|
Weight | |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Photos[edit | edit source]
Overview[edit | edit source]
DP Custom 79 Gulf
This is a 79 ironhead, but with a totally different
vibe. According to DPs Justin Del Prado, We started with the idea of building
a low slung, stripped down bobber and wanted to incorporate some ideas from the
classic Steve McQueen movie Le Mans. We really love that race era, and
try to let it show through some of our bikes. DP tore the stock 79 apart,
chopped the frame and hard-tailed the rear. (This keeps the factory numbers vs.
going with an off-the-shelf aftermarket frame.) The bike sits 4″ lower and
longer than stock. DP laced the wheels (21″ and 16″), built the exhaust, and
created the paint and graphics with simplicity in mind. Were not into
cluttered bikes with too much going on.
The motor is basically stock with electronic
ignition and a performance coil. It ran well to begin with, so DP just cleaned
it up and replaced all the seals. The rims and handlebars are powdercoated,
while the rest of the bike is painted. Anything that started out polished was
worked over with abrasives to tone it down and give the bobber a raw, vintage
feel. Because of its ride height and rigid frame, its obviously not made for
road racing or cross country tours, says Del Prado. It was built for shorter
rides around town in nice weather. However, the Biltwell solo seat is so
comfortable, you could ride this bike longer than you would think.