FRIDAY FAVORITES: A ‘Mad Max’-Inspired Sportster Build (Video)
A little bit of work transforms Harley into a ride fit for the Wasteland.
The Mad Max movie franchise has spawned four feature films and countless millions in revenue. But interestingly enough, it’s also spawned an entire movement of folks who’re smitten with the idea of living in its post-apocalyptic world, known as the “Wasteland.” Perhaps the appeal of existing in a free, lawless society is just too appealing for them.
But it’s also because the insanely modified vehicles in the movies are simply badass. The cars, trucks and motorcycles of the Mad Max universe have spawned their own subculture of fan recreations, like this Sportster 883 redo by Killswitch Queen.
The build has a few creature comforts, like easy to reach handlebars. But it also sacrifices function for style with things like that gas mask covering the headlight. Which the owner admits doesn’t exactly help with nighttime visibility.
The insanely modified vehicles in the Mad Max movies are simply badass and have spawned their own subculture of fan recreations.
The young lady admits to being smitten with rat bikes and the latest flick, Mad Max: Fury Road. So much so that her ultimate goal is to make it out to the Wasteland Weekend, an event described as “five days of post-apocalyptic mayhem!” From what we gather, it’s like a real-life Mad Max. But without all the gratuitous violence, thankfully.
Whether you dig the idea or not, it’s cool to see folks building their Harleys the way they want them to be. After all, that individualism is a big part of what makes our hobby so great. So long as you don’t have to actually worry about getting blown up or shot in some blazing hot desert, we’re cool with it.
