Celtic Warrior: A Custom Harley Davidson Street Glide

The Creation of the Custom Harley Davidson Street Glide "Celtic Warrior"

In this post, we take an in-depth look at one of Nowaskey’s most impressive custom motorcycle builds—Celtic Warrior. This bike stands as a testament to the precision and artistry that defines custom motorcycle craftsmanship. From its initial design concept to the final execution, every element of Celtic Warrior has been carefully considered to achieve both aesthetic appeal and mechanical performance.

We’ll explore the design process, the materials used, and the detailed work that went into making this bike a standout piece. Whether you're a motorcycle enthusiast or someone with an appreciation for high-quality custom builds, this breakdown will offer valuable insights into what goes into creating a motorcycle of this caliber.

Join us as we take a closer look at the intricacies of Celtic Warrior and what sets it apart from other custom motorcycles on the market.

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Bike Check

Name of the Customer: Chris sworensen


A few paragraphs about why you built the bike:


Name of the Bike: celtic warrior 


Year: 2019


Make: Harley Davidson  


Model: Street glide


Trim:

Engine and Performance

  • Engine Model and Displacement : 128 cubic inch

  • Crank Brand: Dark horse welded, balanced and trued crank

  • Head work: ward performance c&c ported and polished heads

  • Roller rockers: Ward performance

  • Cams: s&s 550 cams

  • Adjustable pushrods or Tappets: S&S adjustable pushrods

  • Pistons: S&S pistons

  • Throttle Body: Hpi 62 mm throttle body 

  • Carburetor / Fuel Injection System: EFI

  • Air cleaner / Filter: Trask air cleaner

  • Exhaust System : D&D exhausts

  • Tuner / ECU : Thundermax ECM

  • Oil Cooler: Stock

  • Performance Ignition System: Stock

  • Turbo kit: NA

Transmission and Primary 

  • Compensator: Dark Horse

  • Clutch: DP plates

  • Clutch basket: Trask basket with Aim weights

  • Transmission gear set: Baker cassette 

  • Chain Drive Kit/Belt Drive Kit: Nowaskey Chain Drive Kit



Suspension

  • Front Forks type: Harley Davidson 49mm 

  • Front Fork Tube Height: Stock Front end height

  • Fork tube color: Stock

  • Rear Shocks: 13 inch Nowaskey Remote reservoir shocks for Touring bikes

  • Fork Springs / Cartridges: Nowaskey 49MM fork cartridge kit

  • Steering Damper: none

  • Swingarm: stock

  • Triple Trees: stock

  • Remote reservoir brackets: Nowaskey remote reservoir cnc brackets for new models.

Wheels and Tires

  • Front Wheel : 19 inch custom wheel

  • Rear Wheel : 18 inch custom wheel

  • Tires : metzler cruztech

  • Wheel Spacers: stock

  • Wheel Bearings: stock

Brakes

  • Front Brake Calipers : Brembo Mono Block calipers

  • Rear Brake Caliper : Brembo Mono Block calipers

  • Front Brake Rotors : Galfer 13 inch rotors

  • Rear Brake Rotor: 11.8 inch galfer rotor

  • Brake Lines : black steel braded lines

  • Brake Pads : Brembo pads

  • Brake Master Cylinder: Stock Harley Davidson brembo

  • Brake Fluid type: Dot 4

Hand Controls

  • Handlebars : 14 inch ape hangers

  • Grips: Avon grips

  • Brake lever: stock

  • Throttle type: throttle by wire

  • Clutch lever: stock

  • Handlebar Risers: none

  • Riser Length: NA


Foot Controls

  • Foot pegs/Floorboards: Trask floor boards

  • Brake Arm: Trask brake arm

  • Brake Pedal: Trask brake pedal

  • Shift Arm: Trask Shift arm

  • Shift Peg: Trask Shift Peg

  • Passenger pegs: Trask Passenger pegs

Electrical and Lighting

  • Headlight : Custom Dynamics

  • Tail Light : Custom Dynamics

  • Turn Signals : Custom Dynamics

  • Gauge Cluster / Speedometer: Dakota digital

  • Battery : Stock

  • Wiring Harness Modifications: Custom Wiring harness built by Nowaskey Extreme Performance

  • Ignition System / Keyless Ignition: Stock

  • Starter: High output starter

Aftermarket Stereo and Electronics:

  • Aftermarket Electronics (GPS, charging ports, Bluetooth systems):

  • Head Unit: Stock

  • Amp: sound digital 1200 watt amp

  • Bag Speakers: Ds 18 horns in the saddlebag with 8 inch flat subwoofer 

  • Speakers: 18 inch Ds speakers

  • Digital Signal Processor: NA

  • Stereo upgrades: aftermarket saddlebag speakers and aftermarket speakers in the street glide fairing.

  • LED Underglow: NA

Body and Aesthetics

  • Fuel Tank : stock

  • Seat : Drag Specialties predator seat

  • Front Fender: Hoffman Carbon Fiber front fender for touring models

  • Rear Fender: Hoffman Carbon Fiber Rear Fender for touring models

  • Dash/Console: Hoffman Carbon Fiber dash for touring models

  • Fairing / Windshield : Klock Works

  • Side Covers : Stock Trimmed by Nowaskey

  • Subframe: Stock


Chassis

  • Crash Bars / Engine Guards: NA

  • Motor Mounts: Stock

  • Swing Arm Bushings: Stock

  • Frame Modifications: Stock

  • Frame Powder Coat: Green Powder coat

  • Modified Subframe: Green Powder coat

  • Saddlebag - Rails: Green Powder coat

  • Custom Fabrication: none

Paint and Finishing

  • Paint Scheme / Colors: Silver Paint with green and black graphics 

  • Powder Coating: Powder plus

  • Graphics / Decals: Jige graphics

  • Chroming / Polishing: none

  • Painted by Who: NA

Accessories and Additional Customizations

  • Luggage / Saddlebags : Stock

  • License Plate Bracket : Hogworks

  • Mirrors : Arlen Ness

  • Radiator Guard / Oil Cooler Guard: stock

  • Kickstand : stock

Any other Custom Modifications: 



In conclusion, Celtic Warrior stands as a prime example of what can be achieved when exceptional craftsmanship meets thoughtful design. From its conceptualization to the fine details of its execution, every aspect of this custom motorcycle has been carefully crafted to deliver both visual impact and outstanding performance.

Whether you're a seasoned motorcycle enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates the art of custom builds, we hope this deep dive has provided you with valuable insights into the meticulous work that goes into creating a bike of this caliber. Celtic Warrior is more than just a motorcycle—it’s a testament to the dedication and skill that define the world of custom bike building.

Thank you for joining us on this journey through one of Nowaskey’s most impressive builds. Stay tuned for more in-depth looks at some of the finest custom motorcycles around.

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