My 1974 Sportster

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Dec 14, 2008 | 11:40 PM

#21

killer scott

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From: Lincoln, Nebraska

Beautiful! You did a great job! I hope to someday do a build like that... Though by the time I get to it, the one I have now will be a classic.

Dec 15, 2008 | 02:36 AM

#22

bikergeoff

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From: Just South of Detroit, MI

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Lucky

It seems odd to see a blacked out ironhead, but it looks really good - makes me wish I still had my '76 (Bicentennial edition).

I've loved the Night Train since it came out, but I've always loved Sportsters, too. I saw a 69 Sporty that a guy rebuilt, but he blacked out only the engine. I liked the look and took it further.

Dec 15, 2008 | 02:41 AM

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bikergeoff

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From: Just South of Detroit, MI

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Originally Posted by HighriderUSA

Looks great, I have a 73 I am rebuilding. It had a black lower end stock from the factory. Is that coating put on over prepared surface or just how will it stay attached?

I have a spare stock seat F/S if you need one

All parts were media blasted and cleaned before assebly. Then I taped it off and sprayed the wrinkle paint. Tim who I mentioned earlier helped me with it. He has done this type of coating before, and it seems to be very durable.

Dec 15, 2008 | 05:20 AM

#24

Roses

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From: Dothan, AL

Now first off I know I live in south Alabama, and there just ain't that many Mechanics around. However, I am curious about how difficult it was to find someone with the cam bushing reamers? 13 years ago when I did mine, the local harley shop or the local independents, neither had or could find their reamers.

Dec 15, 2008 | 05:58 AM

#25

bigjames19

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From: Deltona, Florida

Makes me wanna get another, mine was not as sweet as the one you have there. Nice ride!

Dec 15, 2008 | 06:10 AM

#26

Bluzmn59

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From: GA

Nice job. My first Harley was a 1974 Sportster, but the XLCH (kick only). I got that bike in 1980, lowered it into the basement with a 4x4, tore it down to nothing over the winter and rebuilt it in my living room. I would love to have that bike back today.