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FEATURE BIKE - FIREDOME
1972 FX Shovelhead, 96CI

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Delkron Case

Truett & Osborn Wheels

Carillo Rods

Speed & Science Heads

Speed & Science Cylinders

Fueling Camshaft

Precision 48mm Turbo

Precision 40mm Wastegate

Turb Smart B.O.V.

Handmade Turbo Plumbing

Handmade Exhaust Manifolds

Holley Super Sniper E.F.I.

Aeromotive Fuel System

2005 Harley-Davidson Primary Components

Jim’s Transmission Case

Wide Glide Front End

Drembo Brakes

House of Kolor Paint – Painted by Matt Torres

Galactic Blue, Pavo Purple, Stay Gold

Handmade seat by Matt Torres, Covered by Jim’s Upholstery

Aluminum Polishing by Brad

All fabrication by Matt Torres

Awards

Best of Class

(Vintage Chopper)

Best Motor

2023

Boise Roadster Show

The Rebirth of the Magic Pan History of the Firedome

The original bike was an ex-Oakland PD 1956 Panhead. Syd Desoto chopped it and added the turbo, with the engraving and gold plating. He later rebuilt it with Delkon cases and a 96 CI kit. It went thru a few customizations before it became the Magic Pan, a show winner in 1975. After it won, a promoter rented it from Syd to travel around to bike shows. In 1987, the bike was done traveling and was reunited with Syd, who continued to ride it and modify it, swapping the panhead for a shovelhead. Over time, the parts on the Magic Pan weathered and wore out and many things needed replacing or were unable to be rebuilt. Syd passed away in 1995 from skin cancer and left the magic pan in the hands of his good friend, George Grenley. George saw the work of Torrid Kustomz and trusted Matt to rebuild this into a show bike it once was and to carry on the legacy of Syd Desoto.