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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Hey all I'm in a dilemma. I got two bikes, a 95 evo softail and a 2000 sportster 883. I wanna build a rigid... Here's the question which platform do I use? The sportser is bone stock with hd title. The softail started as a Harley but after many changes and a wreck, it has a paughco softail replacement frame, and s&s cases... No longer titled as an hd, but it's a badass scoot. Which platform would you guys recommend or choose to build a rigid? I haven't decided chopper, bobber or what not.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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I'd go Sporty Bobber, but that's just me. I'm more "old school". You may also have less hassles with licensing if you have the title.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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Getting a title in Alaska is pretty simple, the titling issue isn't a big deal. I only paid 500 for my sporty so I'm more inclined for that one, but at the same time my softail is already a "home built" so Its not a big deal to hack it up
 
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Maybe this will help:
Softail:

Sporty:
 
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Seems a shame to "hack up" a Fatboy (that's my ride), but I've seen some cool ones customised. Tough choice, now I see your dilema.
 
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If you have never ridden a rigid before you may want to test it first. It a little different animal
 
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Im gonna do the sporty. Gonna get a led sled hard tail and a 1250 kit from nhrs. Gonna be a badass scoot, might even have my buddy stretch and rake my neck a bit. I have ridden rigid before and love it!
 
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And after my sporty is done I'll be able to change up the softail
 
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looks like you already made a decision, but a fatts bobbed is a hot prospect and not the most common thing t see.
good luck with your build
 
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