looks like it is coming along nicely.

 

Thanks! I bought them in a local store here in Norway. Here they are on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/331532058535

Here is a video where you can see them compared to the stock signals:


Thanks man.

 

Excellent, thanks Svadilfare. I appreciate the link & video.That's a great price on them too, IMO. I can't tell you how many crap LEDs I bought that "looked" like they'd be effective and were just cheap, dim, junk. I'll see if I can find some locally.

Thanks again!

 

Installed this. Thinking of maybe putting some small LEDs in the eyes..




Painted rear fender with Plasti dip. It's a 15 dollar plastic China eBay fender that I have modified. Looks pretty decent when painted I think.




Swapped out the stock connector to rear lights with this.




Started making a bracket to place the front indicators under the handlebar. I'm going to glue the indicator to it after I've painted it black.




Then screw them on here.

 

Hi,just curious why you picked what(from the Pics)looked like a very nice original 883R,for this project?

 

Hi, there was multiple reasons for this. First of all double front brakes, the right tank and the right size front wheel. Most Sportsters in the year (2004+) and price I was looking for around here are Customs, and I don't like the 4.4 gallon tank and the 21" front wheel. Also it was actually the only Sportster available in my part of the country (Norway) when I wanted to buy.

Why should the R's be kept original?

 

Finally installed the Progressive front lowering springs and put the wheels back on. I'm waiting for a new headlight to arrive and have to finish up the wiring. Also waiting for some resistors for the LED indicators and a new pair of mirrors.

I've only had time for a short drive around where I live, mainly gravel roads, and I'm loving it like it is set up now. Height is perfect. I quickly decided to put the front fender back on though (after I've chopped it).







Chopped the stock riser.




Rear lights and indicators below.

 

Clean, simple, and good looking build!
Looking at the roads and those rock-chucker tires, I agree with at least a little front fender.

 

Your combination of bike, tires and those roads looks bad*$$

Mouthful of gravel w/o the fender?

 

Thanks guys! Yeah, I definitely need one.

I must say I'm very happy with how the tank paint turned out.