Not a normal Sportster build

  • Fry
    Fry
    10 years ago


    After having my forty eight for a few years it's was time for a change. I looked at selling it & getting a new bike but then it hit me. For a lot less then a new bike I can change the feel / style of this one. 
    My idea is new :
    Handle bars & grips, foot controls (mids), rear shocks, rear fender, wheels & tyres, exhaust & full colour change. 

    this is how the bike looked when I started.

    Looking at ride hight & rear fender options 

    New bars fitted 

    Now I'm just waiting on parts 

    Rear fender test fit. 

    Time to get the grinder out & start cutting. No turning back now!


    Vinyl has arrived, time to start wrapping for the colour change. 

    Gulf oil colours wrapped on all tins 

    Tins fitted to the bike. It's all starting to take shape now. 

    Picking up the new wheels & tyres. 19" front & 17" rear wrapped in continental tkc80 rubber 

    All back together now. 

    Now it's time for a ride. 
    Cheers.
     

  • jinda
    jinda
    10 years ago
    Well done. and for a lot less than a replacement. Reminds me of a flat tracker
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    10 years ago

    Nice bit different from the norm

  • Tim S.G.
    Tim S.G.
    10 years ago

    Great effort . Looks good .

  • hdbloke
    hdbloke
    10 years ago

    sweet bike , i luv the mx look reckon id get a few sideways glances at the starting gate in the over 35 class on that !

  • SJM
    SJM
    10 years ago
    That looks brilliant. great job
  • Krash Kinkade
    Krash Kinkade
    10 years ago

    looks good, i would be carefull if you get caught in rain with those knobbys

  • allde
    allde
    10 years ago
    Not my style, but very tidy, where are you hiding the rear plate and brake light?
    That's if your going to ride her on the road.
  • Bucky15
    Bucky15
    10 years ago
    Nice work mate. Coming from a MX background, I like that look.
  • FXDF08
    FXDF08
    10 years ago
    I love it! And don't sweat the tyres, you'll be surprised how good they hold into corners in the dry. To it easier in the wet, just oike you would normally. I have Husqvarna road/trail and the angles I lean exceed the clearance allowed on my HD. Enjoy!