Published In The August 2015 Issue Of Cycle Source
Article By: Matt Reel Photos By: Carsten Fritzen
When Carsten Fritzen bought a basket case project in 2012 his plan was to ride it to the Smoke Out the next year. In his newly acquired boxes of goodies was a Santee frame, a wide glide front end, some wheels, and some other odds and ends. All the stuff needed to get a project started. The Santee frame was originally set up with an Evo engine and 5 speed tranny. With the help of welding mastermind David Miller, Carsten made a few mods to the frame to get it to fit him with his 6’3” build. Then he plugged in a Shovel Head engine and a 4 speed. To make sure the bike would have plenty of power to propel him thru whatever route he may choose Carsten tore the shovel down for a rebuild. The cylinders were bored .30 over and loaded with new pistons. An Andrews cam with hydraulic lifters was used to help cram a little extra fuel and air into the chambers. A kick only 2 inch BDL belt drive was used to attach it to the 4 speed. To get things rolling Carsten traded the stock H-D wide glide that came with the boxes of stuff for a Durfee girder (I think he made out on that deal). A 21in spool wheel was loaded with an Avon Speedmaster and hung from the girder. A stock H-D 16in rear was used with a Shinko tire. To get things slowed down when things get hairy a Buell caliper was used out back with a Suzuki master cylinder. Now it was time to get some metal on the bike. A fender from Barons Speed Shop was suspended over the rear tire. A Moon Eyes oil tank was hung from the frame to provide the engine with its life’s blood and a gas tank from a Beesa was narrowed an inch and mounted.Carsten then knocked out the high mount floorboards made from bass pedals from Ludwig drum sets. A foot clutch set up was fabbed up for the boards and brass accents were added throughout the bike. Handle bars and exhaust were then made to keep the bike nice and tight so Carsten could ride it through his shop door without having to slow down.
With everything getting close to being buttoned up and the Smoke Out getting near everything was moving smoothly, and then…Carsten broke his foot. What do you do now? Well, you’re too close to quit now, you keep going and figure the foot thing out later. With the Smoke Out upon him the Shovel was ready but in raw metal. Carsten rounded up his buddies and headed out. He is proud to say that he made the trip with his broken foot and only had to use his “assistant kickers” a couple of times. After the Smoke Out and some shake down runs it was time to tear everything apart for some color. Powder coat was handled by Jordan Design in Waxhaw NC, while the parts in need of chrome were sent to It’s Finished in Indian Trails NC. For paint Carsten turned to Bob Hartzoge for the amazing metal flake green tint. So, the next time you’re complaining about things that are holding up your project remember the story of Carsten and how he not only finished his bike by his deadline, but rode it with a broken foot.
THE GREEN MANALISHI TECH SHEET
Owner: Carsten Fritzen aka The Angry Kraut
City: Fort Mill, SC
Fabrication By: Owner & the God of welding
David “Dam Brit” Miller
Year: 2006
Model: Shovelhead
Time: 666 Days
Value: A Soul & a BJ
ENGINE
Year: 1981
Model: Shovelhead
Builder: Somebody In Cheesehead Land
Ignition: Blue Streak Points / Dyna Coil
Displacement: 1340cc / Do The Math
Pistons: With Rings
Heads: With Gasket
Cam(s): Andrews
Carb: S&S
Air Cleaner: The Angry Kraut
Exhaust: The Angry Kraut / Dam Brit
Primary: 2” BDL
TRANSMISSION
Year: 1974
Make: Harely Davidson Rat Cheat Top
Shifting: Jockey
FRAME
Year: 2000 And Something
Make: Santee
Rake: Could Be
Stetch: I Guess
FORKS
Type: Girder
Builder: Durfee
Extension: What She Said…
Triple Trees: C’Mon….
WHEELS
Front Wheel: Spool
Size: 21”
Front Tire: Avon Speedmaster
Front Brake: Why?
Rear Wheel: Harley-Davidson
Size: 16”
Rear tire: Shinko G 270
Rear Brake: 6 Piston Buell
PAINT
Painter: BoBo Hartzoge
Color: Candy Green
Color: Flake
Graphics: No Leather But Lace
Chroming: Not Really
Molding: Here & There
ACCESSORIES
Bars: The Angry Kraut / Dam Brit
Risers: For What?
Hand Controls: The Angry Kraut / Suzuki
Gas Tank(s): British Small Arms
Front fender: None
Rear fender: Factory Metal Works
Seat: Jordan Design
Foot Controls: Speedking by Ludwig Chicago
Oil Tank: Moon Eyes
Headlight: CCS (Cheap China Shit)
Taillight: Husqvarna / The Angry Kraut
Speedo: I’d Rather Swim Naked
Photographer: Carsten Fritzen
