I am torn, comfort or cool? I love the look of old school rigid bobbers with spring seats and would like to use my sporty as a donor to build one, but I also use my bike as a daily rider and can only afford to have one bike, so I have to be able to put some miles on it. I am 21 so back issues aren't really bothersome to me and I can put up with a sore ***. What do you more "seasoned" riders think about it?


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All of the Harleys I owned when I first started were Rigids.when Harley introduced the SuperGlide in 71 in new change was in order.I say go for it Enjoy a lean mean rigid,you have your whole life ahead of you.Dog

 

Had a 73 sporty that I put hardtail on, with the old solo seat, looked sweet, but busted my ***. Had a lot fun and turned a lot of heads, tough call.

 

just do it man...........ride a Rigid...........................LOLIFE............ ..............

 

Put some struts in place of your shocks and see how it feels. If you don't like it then you can easily switch back.

 

Spring it and seat it right and your **** will thank ya

 

I've been riding a rigid chop I put togther for the past 8 years, based on a Sporty Sport motor, used a CMH Nasty Pro Street frame...running a 230 rear tire, I love it.

Recently bought an 07 RK Custom and I still ride my Chop more then the RK.

Go for the rigid!!!

 

Ride the rigid, if you want a softer ride just let a little pressure outta the rear tire, also keep an eye for the holes, it only hurts after the first 2 bottom outs then your just plain numb !!


Ride Long & Safe Bro

Regards Vinny

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Jessie James makes a cool air ride suspension kit that replaces the springs under seat....also some guys are using those mountain bike shocks under the seat.....just go through some parts books, and mags, search eBay a little...there is stuff out there that will save you. No sense in ruining yourself when you can get the look and the ride all in one!

~Joe

 

Rigid..Rigid..Rigid.. They look farken sweet. That's my up and comer...... Goood luck man, Check out Ledsled.com They have some cool ideas with converting a stock sporty to a sick *** hardtail