The Apache is here !!!

[Flrider]

Here she is boys and girls...................

Larue's new project all finished, ready to roll and turn some heads  

Another awesome ride addition to the Florida gang.

I posted on Larue's behalf, ask away and I am sure he will be glad to answer any questions or sign any autographs 

[sixlow]

frigin awesome   

[2KVISRiderDan]

Jack and Larue,  you guys are really bringing it with your latest projects. Nice job Larue! Jack, we need a shot of the whole squadron, Apache & F6 B2!

[_Sheffjs_]

Spot on.      I love the slash intake and humm a gas gauge - talk to me.

[larue]

Thanks guys and thank you jack for posting. Just a little history here, this bike started as an interstate therefore the wiring harness was replaced with a standard Valkyrie one, that involves adding standard gauges , triple tree, speedo hub kick stand switch etc...had a man in Orlando  fabricate the  seat components to fit on fame, also he welded brackets on frame  to fit the aftermarket rear fender on and also welded the Tail gunner  stacks to about 3" ( these are complete stacks with glass pack and rotating tips) of the OEM pipes where they connect with the headers section and had it all ceramic coated. He also did  the paint job. Got all chrome parts powder coated  and plastic ones painted then took it all to  Bill aka grumpy to install the Valk standard wiring harness as it's completely different from the I/S one. Bill did the rest of the wiring and gauges etc making sure all is functioning as it should and painted the engine block back. thank you bill for the great work. The seat is of a Harley crossbones fitted nicely into a pan that hugs the frame and attaches to it, jack hooked me up with a source on eBay for the rear fender thanks jack, rear turns are V rod, front are some Harley that I wanted them on handlebar, day maker lighting in front, tail gunner pipes rotate on throttle  and sound awesome. Enjoy

[Steel cowboy]

I have seen some great bikes on this site, but Jack, Larue, Jerry and John you guys keep raising the bar higher with every new custom bike project. Great work, great bikes.

[pocket aces]

WOW!    Hats off to you Larue. You out did your self designing and you & Bill building "Apache"
Can't wait to see Jack's & your bike in person!

[Bronxboy]

Way to go Larue, Love the Military theme. U guy's are hitting it out of the Park. We need a get together soon for the unavailing. I have a few new people that may be joining the gang soon, so maybe this Saturday for a early ride and show & tell 

[BCoy]

  Very nice Larue, I look forward to checking out both bikes. Great vision, now we need to get Jack's creation named. Bill is a mastermind behind these machines, great job Bill.
Ride safe
Bill

[Jess from VA]

One of the (many) nice touches is the font/script on your lettering.

I was around the military (and Gov) enough to know that looks exactly like script stencil used on much US Gov property. 

Hope the rear pegs don't get you any unwanted attention. 

[Pappy!]

Very nice!
Sure do like what's coming out of the woodwork around Florida lately.

[Chrisj CMA]

That don't look like a DIY. Well done!

[larue]

Thank you all 

[OLDFRT]

Congrats to Grumpy (for the wiring and other work) and to Larue for the inspiration/ideas. I like it very much!!!!

[flsix]

Very cool,   Can't wait to see it in person.
There are some very creative Floridians building really nice bikes.

[CB]

Wow guys!! That's an awesome looking bike and can't wait to see it up close in person. Great job! 

[The emperor has no clothes]

Thank you all 

Man larue, you've got some skills. I think I still like your black & white the best. But this is a badass bike. 

[Valkorado]

That's just plain cool right there!   

[Robert]

That is really cool 

[Farside]

  Wow Larue   what amazing vision you have for transforming an incredible machine into something "above & beyond" most could achieve. Between you and Jack you guys could just make a living putting theme's into reality, Well, with Bill's help!   I can't wait for a Fall ride to South Central FLORIDA to see both of ya'll creation!  Only a few months away too. 

[rocketray]

awesome!!

[bscrive]

That is freakin spectacular.   

[jetmech1]

Wow, I have two Dragons an former Marine. That bike is awesome!!! Lot of respect to all that made it happen!! Outstanding!!!

Is the whole engine powder coated or just paint?

[larue]

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All chrome on the engine was powdercoatoted. The engine itself is spray painted with high temp engine paint.
Thanks for the admiration and the nice words

[Squirrel]

Unique, different, and one-of-a-kind bikes are what I like to see.  Don't get me wrong, a nice clean stock bike is good to look at too.  But when we can take a bike from the late '90's and early 00's and breath new life into them, that's a site to behold.  And as you can see, one doesn't need to spend thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars, to have a really nice bike.  Kiddos to everyone involved on a job well done.