Sucker Punch Sally Build
How A Classic Is Created
Photos and Text By Ken Conte

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SPS book
A SPS book for every build.

Even though this is a production Sucker Punch Sally custom, they know just how to add that traditional old school twist like no other production company on the planet. It’s not a hugely complicated custom bike, but Sucker Punch Sally's team still spends a tremendous time making sure everything is manufactured and assembled perfectly. They don't just slap a bunch of parts together and hope everything turns out OK.

SPS beginning
For many bikers the Tradition began with a Panhead.

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Each element and request is documented.

They begin with a build book for each customer’s dream scooter. In every case a few modifications need to be made to the frames, including fork stops and seat mounts, modifications that SPS handles in order to make their bikes unique and easy to maintain.

spsspring plug
This is a cool tool to hold the string dead center.

spsspring backbone
Alignment is everything.

After they mount the seat, they make sure everything is lined up front to back by using a guide string pulled securely along the backbone of the frame to ensure the front and rear tires are aligned with the center of the frame.

spS primary alignment

Then it's on to using a straight edge to make sure the rear sprocket is aligned with the driveline.

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In most cases the forward rear fender mount must to be fabricated to insure proper alignment with the rear tire, and the nut is then welded to the inside of the fender for easy installation. Rear fender mounting involves the size and shape of the tire, clearance for belt or chain and rear brakes. Plus the pulleys or sprockets must be perfectly aligned.

spS spacinefender
Jeff uses 3/8 oil line tubing to set the distance from the fender to the tire. This would generally be handled at the front of the chain adjustment.

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While Jeff checks fender alignment, Donnie rebuilds motors.

spS spacinfendersides
He uses a couple more chunks of 3/8-inch oil hose to space the sides of the fender. Some fenders are cut for belts and chain, but it needs to be checked from the sides and from the top.

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spS spacinfenderwelding
Now he’s getting serious.

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