I Built a Billet Swingarm for my Harley Street Bob

In this video, Bill from Shred Speed documents the development and installation of a custom billet swingarm for his Harley-Davidson Street Bob. Bill, who owns a CNC machine shop, transitions from traditional welding to advanced billet manufacturing to create high-performance moto-style components for his bike. Key Highlights: Design & Fabrication: The process begins with 3D scanning and CAD modeling in Fusion 360 (1:18, 12:43). The swingarm features a beefy, pocketed design, adjustable/swappable shock mounts to increase ride height by one inch, and a removable upright for belt drive access (2:19, 3:41, 4:05). Integration: Bill crafts a custom 3D-printed bracket for the ABS sensor and installs a custom brake line that routes underneath the battery for a clean look (9:02, 11:13, 17:43). Machining Process: Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the CNC operations, including soft jaw creation, programming toolpaths, and the use of a large slitting saw to machine tight, complex grooves on the brake caliper bracket (13:37, 15:17, 16:17). Moto-Style Features: The final assembly incorporates moto-style axle blocks, chain adjusters positioned at the front for better tension management during acceleration, and a belt guard (5:39, 6:31, 17:53). Bill emphasizes his goal of creating more in-house bolt-on parts for his Street Bob and invites viewers to check his website for future pre-order information (17:28, 19:26). www.shredspeed.com #harleydavidson #motorcycle #custommotorcycle