Flathead Jedd and his Eponymous Bobber

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Flathead Jedd and his Eponymous Bobber

Written By: Bill Bryant
11-30-2009
Categorized in: Features, Motorcycles

With a name like Flathead Jedd, you'd expect the man to have a proper flatty. Jedd's knowledge of old Harleys runs deep, and his side-valve shows it. In an era where everything that's missing a front fender is referred to as a "bobber," it's nice to actually see a real one.

Owner name: Flathead Jedd

Location: Pacoima, CA

Engine, year and make, model: 1947 Harley Davidson UL

Frame: Harley-Davidson Bull Neck

Fork: Harley springer

Chassis mods: None

Tire/wheel size and style: 18-inch front and rear

Favorite thing about this bike: It's mine

Next modification will be: More patina, because I ride this mother

Other mods, accessories, cool parts, etc: Flanders risers, Hellings and Stellings Bars, Chicago grips, Atlas hub cap, custom pipes

Thanks to: Wes White of Four Aces, Chopper Dave for trading my Van for the wheels, the Wing Nuts for riding with me

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Commented on 11-30-2009 At 07:09 am

motoguru

great lookin' bike!

Commented on 11-30-2009 At 08:46 am

Suzy	Awesome ride!

Commented on 11-30-2009 At 09:36 am

Jethro

Jedd, that is a beautiful ride, my friend. Color is perfect! :)

Commented on 11-30-2009 At 10:11 am

TwistyMcFisty

Classic. Cool. Jealous.

Commented on 11-30-2009 At 10:35 am

Freaky

Amazing Flathead !
That ride gives me chills !

Commented on 11-30-2009 At 10:52 am

Boylecomm

Love this bike FHJedd!

Commented on 11-30-2009 At 11:12 am

Loewe

Saw your ride featured in Dice. Nice to see it here too.

Commented on 11-30-2009 At 11:45 am

Konaboy1972

Beautiful bike brother's!!!!

Commented on 11-30-2009 At 12:13 pm

RockinRyan

A real bobber, what a concept huh? Sweet bike.

Commented on 11-30-2009 At 03:19 pm

#10

mjasen10

i dig it man. awesome ride

Commented on 11-30-2009 At 03:19 pm

#11

wargasm

I need it!

Commented on 11-30-2009 At 09:38 pm

#12

philbey

Damn those are wide looking bars.

Commented on 12-1-2009 At 12:09 am

#13

Mofo	More like Flathead Jedi if you ask me.

Commented on 12-1-2009 At 03:30 am

#14

that's a great looking ride man. excellent job

Commented on 12-1-2009 At 11:51 am

#15

SportChop25

I want to know how to get one of those without over paying

Commented on 12-1-2009 At 11:52 am

#16

SportChop25

I want to know how to get one of those without over paying for the parts

Commented on 12-2-2009 At 03:07 pm

#17

dalebfast

Pure is the word that comes to mind...

Commented on 12-4-2009 At 08:30 pm

#18

Regulator

Another killer bike posted on ChopCult...that's about as close to the definition of a period "Classic Bobber" as it gets...absolutely beautiful bike!!!

I've been wanting a Flathead for a long time, and when I see one as nice as this one, it makes me want my own even more!!!

Larry in MD

Commented on 12-9-2009 At 03:03 am

#19

damned