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Numbers on Sporties

  • sjn25281
    sjn25281
    14 years ago

    Hey all,

    I'm quite the fan of painting a racing style number on my bike, like I've seen on a few other examples:

     

    My question is, what is the significance of some of these numbers? I know 48 is a model by HD, but why is it called that? What about the other commonly used numbers?  I have a personal relationship with the number 13 (amongst other reasons, I am not at all superstitious, so I love the irony of using 13 as my lucky number).

    I just dont want to miss the point and use a number that is the international HD symbol for f/wit or something.

    Any thoughts?

  • SJ
    SJ
    14 years ago

    International HD symbol for f/wit 

    Some would say having any race look on a street bike is wanky, some love it.

    If you dig it, do it. 

    Lucky 13 is common enough to be safe - as with tattoo, rock n roll and hot rod culture (ace of spades/ rolling dice - lucky 7/ lady luck/ horse shoe and so on).

     

  • 883n Harley Convert
    883n Harley Convert
    14 years ago
    On a side note, the Tony Hawk Sporty RSD put together is an awesome looking bike!