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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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Has anyone built a rigid frame, fat tired, springe old fashioned type bike with a modern 1200 Sportster motor? Is it possible? Does anyone make a frame that would work with the Sporty mill? I love the look of 40s to 50s style bikes but I would think that the Sporty mill be easier, and cheaper. Whadjathink?
 
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Go to eBay and do a search....they make several different styles.

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Originally Posted by Bobkat
I love the look of 40s to 50s style bikes but I would think that the Sporty mill be easier, and cheaper. Whadjathink?
I think you've got a good idea. And the Sporty displacement will be more inline to what the old engines were.
 
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