Australia is a country full of V-Rods and apehangered Dynas, so I built this bike to change a few mindsets. I planned on building this bike myself, and that’s the way I kept it. I am the only person to lay a spanner on this bike, and I can happily say I trust it on one wheel doing hooligan shit.

From the day I got this bike, I had in my mind that I wanted it to handle a good thrashing, so I sourced only the best parts to build the bike you see today. What started as a simple bar/riser setup quickly blew out to an extensive build thanks to a set of gold ProTaper bars. Before talking with my buddy Justin Case from Hard Case Performance, I had my mind set on black bars and risers. A few ideas were thrown around, and a set of Hard Case risers and gold ProTapers were on their way to Australia.

The paint is about the only extra you’ll find on this Dyna and even that’s extra of the cool variety.

Josh James

The day I fitted the bars and risers, I sat back to have a beer, looked at the bike, and thought to myself it needed something else. A few more beers and two hours later the bike was stripped down to a bare frame and engine. The next day I dropped the tins and a Simpson Ghost Bandit down to Smith Concepts in Sydney, Australia. I knew from the first time I saw Kyle’s “Smith Concepts” work that he was the man for the job. That being said, I gave Kyle the okay to let loose with only two things in mind: timeless and gold.

Smith Concepts’ killer stripes.

Josh James

I’ve built a lot of strong friendships through @hd_hooligans on Instagram, and I am super thankful for that. I thought starting the account would be a cool thing for myself and other riders to post their videos, pictures, and get the up-and-comers some exposure along the way with no bullshit ads. I’ve kept it that way and have made a lot of mates along the way. The Bassani crew have been strong friends and supporters of the build, and I can’t say enough about the legends and the quality of their work.

Look at the shine in that flake.

Josh James

Memphis Shades, Progressive Suspension, Hard Case Performance, Saddlemen, Speed-Kings Cycle, Simpson Helmets, Big Bear Choppers, Topline Tubes, and Rebel Supply Company all have been strong supporters and have contributed to the build and helped take it to the next level.

We wonder what Josh has planned for his next bike.

Josh James

Specifications

General
Owner	Josh James
Shop	Josh James
Shop Phone	N/A
Website	Instagram @hd_hooligans
Year/Make/Model	2006/Harley-Davidson/Dyna FXDB
Fabrication	Josh James
Build Time	3 months

Engine
Year/Type/Size	2006/H-D/96 in.
Builder	H-D
Cases	H-D
Cylinders	H-D
Heads	H-D
Rocker Boxes	Roland Sands Design
Cam(s)	H-D
Throttle Body	H-D
Air Cleaner	Roland Sands Design
EFI Controller	Dyno Jet Power Commander 3
Exhaust	Bassani Road Rage 3, Stainless

Transmission
Year/Type	2006/H-D
Gears	6-speed
Clutch	H-D
Primary Drive	H-D

Frame
Year/Type	2006/H-D
Rake/Stretch	Stock

Suspension
Front End	Progressive Suspension Heavy Duty springs, Speed Merchant adjustors, 49mm Gold Topline Tubes, 25 weight oil
Length	Stock
Triple Trees	H-D powdercoated black
Swingarm	H-D
Rear Shocks	12.5 Progressive Suspension Bronze 970 Piggyback series

Wheels, Tires, and Brakes
Front
Builder/Size	H-D Dyna Lowrider 13 spoke/16 in.
Tire/Size	Shinko 777/100/90/16
Calipers	H-D powdercoated
Rotors	H-D
Rear
Builder/Size	Dyna Lowrider 13 spoke/16 in.
Tire/Size	Shinko 777/150/80/16
Caliper	H-D powdercoated
Rotor	H-D
Pulley	Hard Case Performance Lock-r kit
Sprocket	PBI 51/24

Finish/Paint
Manufacturer	Painthuffer Metalflake, DNA candies, PPG Deltron clear coat
Colors	Sahara Yellow/gold to orange fade
Paint/Graphics	Smith Concepts custom design
Powdercoating	Gloss Black

Accessories
Front Fender	H-D
Rear Fender	H-D
Gas Tank	H-D
Dash	H-D
Gauges	H-D
Handlebars	Hard Case Performance 9.5 risers with ProTaper Mini Highs
Grips	ProTaper Pillow Tops
Mirrors	H-D
Hand Controls	H-D
Foot Controls	Stroker billet shift peg, modified H-D brake pedal
Pegs	Biltwell Rocker
Headlight	Speed-Kings Cycle Sunlight Creator, Speed-Kings 6 in. LED lightbar
Taillight	Speed-Kings Cycle
Turn Signals	H-D
License Mount	Kuryakyn
Seat	Saddlemen step-up tuck and roll