The “69” —to be honest, I’m not sure if this number refers to the year of manufacture or the acrobatic position… maybe both.
I lean toward the second option because it’s a bobber bike that, while being worked on, seemed bolder, sexier, and maybe even a bit wild and radical. Yes, but with elegance!
Fran Manen
What he was clear about was wanting something eye-catching yet simple and elegant. That’s why he combined the brightness of white with the classic touch of black, adding a hint of aged gold between them—but sparingly, since he didn’t want the bike to look vulgar.
With a very casual style suitable for everyone (bikers and non-bikers, young and older alike), it’s a bike for cruising any boulevard in true Californian fashion, turning heads as you pass, with a powerful, lively sound. Naturally, the slightly aggressive riding position invites giving it your all.
Modifications
Regarding the modifications, the belt was replaced with a chain kit designed by LDK, more suitable for the new style. The rear suspension height was lowered by two inches, and the front suspension was also modified.
The exhaust is also the work of Lord Drake Kustoms, as are both fenders and the mandatory license plate holder. Numerous other parts have been replaced as well, including the handlebars, indicators, levers, grips, footpegs, spark plug cables, mirrors…
This motorcycle earned second place in the “Sportster” category at the European Harley-Davidson Bike Show “Eurofestival,” held in May 2014 in Saint-Tropez, France.
