Jeff Cochran founded Sucker Punch Sally's in 2002 and soon partnered with his good friend Donny Loos. In 2006 the manufacturing side of the business was moved to Phoenix to allow Jeff to get back to his first love: rehabbing old Shovels and Pans. Fast forward to 2010, Cochran is back in his own new shop SpeedKing/Jeff Cochran Solo in Cincinatti, Ohio. Along with building bikes, Jeff also shoots bikes and cars for publications around the globe. This bike is the first creation to come out of his new shop, hence the name "Solo."
Most Chop Cult bike features are shot in back alleys or muddy fence lines at events, so having quality images like this is a welcome treat. Not only did Jeff build the bike, but he shot these studio images as well. You can click on any of them to get a larger version
Engine, year and make, model, modifications: 1978 Harley Davidson FXS. Motor was left 74" just freshened up with a Sifton Cam and solid lifters
Frame: Original HD swingarm chopped with a SpeedKing Rigid Conversion installed, keeping the original HD numbers
Fork: Late model 39mm Narrowglide, trees cleaned up and lower legs turned
Tire/wheel size and style: 17" rear with 90 on 10 off tread; 21" front with Scorpion
Favorite thing about this bike: It has a perfect stance and it handles great
Other mods, accessories, cool parts, etc: I machined everything I could out of stainless instead of mild steel. All foot controls, pegs, linkage, levers and handles are made of stainless. The bike has been painted two times. The first was a flame job that really sucked and was too flashy; it pulled the eye away from all the cool handiwork
All photos: Jeff Cochran. You can see more of what Jeff is up to at: www.speedkingphoto.com
Jeff Cochran founded SuckerPunch Sallys in 2002 and soon brought in good friend Donny Loos as a partner. In 2007 the manufacturing part of the business was moved to Phoenix to allow him to get back to his first love - rehabbing old Shovels and Pans. Fast forward to 2010, Cochran is back in his own new shop SpeedKing / Jeff Cochran Solo in Cincinatti, Ohio. Along with building bikes, he also shoots bikes and cars for publications around the globe. This bike is the first creation to come out of the new shop, hence the name "Solo".
Most Chop Cult bike features are shot in back alleys or muddy fence lines at events, so having quality images like this is a welcome treat. Not only did Jeff build the bike, but he shot these studio images as well. You can click on any of them to get a larger version.
Engine, year and make, model, modifications:
1978 Harley Davidson FXS. Motor was left 74" just freshened up with a Sifton Cam and solid lifters.
Frame:
Original HD swingarm chopped with a SpeedKing Rigid Conversion installed, keeping the original HD numbers.
Fork:
Late model 39mm narrowglide, tree's cleaned up and lower legs turned ( I left the brake bracket so future owner has front brake option)
Chassis mods:
SpeedKing Rigid Conversion tail section
Tire/wheel size and style:
17" rear with 90 on 10 off tread.
21" front with scorpion
Favorite thing about this bike:
It has a perfect stance and it's handling is amazing.
Other mods, accessories, cool parts, etc:
I machined everything I could out of stainless instead of mild steel. All foot controls, pegs, linkage, levers and handles all out of stainless. The bike has been painted two times, The first was a flame job that really sucked and was too flashy, pulling the eye away from all the cool handwork.
Another super clean build Jeff, It's your builds that got me back into building bikes again after a 20 year hiatus, So thanks for that and keep up the great work man.
Bike looks great, love all the one off pieces. Your bikes are what inspired me to build my own bike. Lots of Sucker Punch influence in what I am building now.
I had the honor of having Jeff pick me up from the airport before the Cinci convention. Got to take the tour of his new shop and hang out for the day and drool over this bike. I must say it is unreal, the up close details are amazing, he turned the ends of the stainless bolts even. Awsome bike Jeff congrats on the solo gig good to see you happy! See you soon
Teach
Art like this I could look at all day. Great attention to details.
Love the tires. I think that's the tires I am going to get for mine.
Thanks for the great eye candy.
It was great to see you in Daytona Jeff. Glad you came by the booth before you left. As always great work in building the bike and also shooting the pictures. Ill see you soon.
Brian
Speechless. . .that's one sick machine! I came within inches of buying an SPS, and then the whole Phoenix thing happened and the prices jumped by like $5k, which took me out of the running. Jeff, your stuff from 6 years ago is what moved away from the factory and on to real, functional motorcycles. Sweet ride. Sweet build. Just. . .awesome.
I had the pleasure of dealing with Jeff regarding my build back in 2004 (Before the move to Phoenix.) This is the shit I LOVE!!! Awesome job Jeff!!! Makes me want to ride in the shit NJ weather! Peace!!!
Very functional and refined. A lot of straight lines and angles, reminds me of a performance aircraft. Very serious. There is nothing really "loose" on it, everything is tight and tied down/battened down. Rather the opposite of what I'm used to seeing.
Jeff, sweet ride. Your attention to detail is what always makes your work stand out. Still working on the roller I got from you and Donny a couple winter ago, piece by piece. Truly a labor of love. Thanks for another fine example of true craftsmanship. John
pritty sure i saw this bike this weekend at the limp nickie lot...really only gave it a once over....bad move on my part i missed a shit load a detail!
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Bike looks great, love all the one off pieces. Your bikes are what inspired me to build my own bike. Lots of Sucker Punch influence in what I am building now.
Thanks!
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Love the tires. I think that's the tires I am going to get for mine.
Thanks for the great eye candy.
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Nice work.
~Rev Mike
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