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Got my Vity's Design Velocity stack installed and the computer tuned with V&H FP3












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What's up fellas? My name is Jimmy. I figured I'd start a thread of my 2013 Sportster 48 since I've been a member for a while and I've modified my bike to some extent.

This is my first bike. I picked it up in May when I lived in Madison WI. for $8,300 with 2,200 miles on the clock.

You can follow me on Instagram @jmmyhnsn

Here's a quick timeline:

First bought in May 2015



First mod was a 3" tank lift, coil relocate, and ignition relocation



And then remove the boring red paint and add HD drag bars:



Also added a black Fat-Boy headlight:







A neighborhood friend had V&H Short-Shots...so naturally I snagged them from him. I wrapped the heat shields because I like the look of a thicker pipe...plus I don't like how the short-shots go from skinny to larger at the end.



Then I did a fender chop and put on black shorty shocks.


Added Firestone Champion Deluxe tires to aid in creating the vintage/ratrod 50's look...true to the 48's original purpose in styling. Also made a license plate mount with the belt guard, a little trick picked up from PSU and his build.


And here she is most recently, with a nice new diamond stitched leather seat created by Ed at SickSaddles. Super comfy! I also have grips to install that match with the same material, just haven't had time to install those.


Let me know what you guys think!

 

Looks good bro.. Reminds me of an old cb750 bobber project my old roommate and I slapped together.. We cut the pipes w a sawzall .. You could hear us coming from a mile away.. I think your vintage look is spot on, keep going!!

 

It looks really good! I like the direction that you've gone in! Is the front brake hose stock and just flipped or is it a replacement?

 

Looking good.

 

Don't know, could use some harmony between components. It's a work in progress I assume. What's next for that tank?

 

since may? thats some transformation!

 

your bike looks fantastic!!

 

Added Firestone Champion Deluxe tires to aid in creating the vintage/ratrod 50's look...true to the 48's original purpose in styling. Also made a license plate mount with the belt guard, a little trick picked up from PSU and his build.







I like all bikes just not everything about every bike, but i like the bike, Nicely done!

Could you elaborate more about the license plate mount, and a couple more pics?

 

Thanks! The front brake hose is stock and untouched, but I think the larger headlight may have caused it to rest differently.

I agree! It is a work in progress, so stay tuned for more "harmony" haha I have plans!

Thanks!


Yeah I love the new tires but they're a bit squirrely on the highway! I'll add pics of my plate mount later tonight and explain what I did a bit more.

 

Nice progress... keep 'em coming!