Can I talk About My Sporty here?
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From: Boston, MA
Under 400 pounds will be tough. You'll get close anyways!
The Springer front end is heavy even without a shock. There are lots of hardtail kits available, Low Brow Customs is a start.
I guess you missed the FXR a little more than you thought??!!!??
Tom
The Springer front end is heavy even without a shock. There are lots of hardtail kits available, Low Brow Customs is a start.
I guess you missed the FXR a little more than you thought??!!!??
Tom
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Congrats WP
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Man you know you can talk about anything you want here in EVO land, just depends on the harassment level after. 
Sounds like youâve got a good build plan for that bike. Keep the pics flowing!
Sounds like youâve got a good build plan for that bike. Keep the pics flowing!
Originally Posted by Tee⋁16734188
I guess you missed the FXR a little more than you thought??!!!??
I love my bagger and won't ever get rid of it. But I also miss having something smaller and more nimble to ride around town.
The problem I had with the FXR was it was just too important of a bike. Just seemed wrong to tear it apart with a project like this. That thing was 100% original, and it felt like it deserved to stay that way. Or a least if someone was going to bugger it up, that someone wouldn't be me.
This is the frame I'm using: Paughco SLP120. What I like about it is the single downtube design.
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There's no mount for the front cylinder head on that frame. Not sure how important that is. Dr.Linda's bike once lost a bolt from there, so it's definitely used.
My friend drag raced top fuel Sportsters. He always said "If you want to go fast, you need 4 cams."
My friend drag raced top fuel Sportsters. He always said "If you want to go fast, you need 4 cams."
Yeah, that's a bit of a head scratcher, right there. Not sure if the intent is you don't run one, or if you're expected to weld something up.
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Got a little tiny bit done this morning.
The PO was very into cheap POS "chrome" (half are chrome covered plastic) doo-dads. Pulled them off.
The plugs looked like crap. Might be original.
So, new plugs and fresh engine oil, put some air in the tires, and decided to go ahead and buy a battery. Gonna be a few weeks before the frame gets here so I may as well get some miles on this thing while the weather holds.
Wowzer! After running that bagger for the last few years, the Sporty feels like a rocket!
Nice.
Dirt don't hurt
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You better believe it!
Got a little tiny bit done this morning.
The PO was very into cheap POS "chrome" (half are chrome covered plastic) doo-dads. Pulled them off.
The plugs looked like crap. Might be original.
So, new plugs and fresh engine oil, put some air in the tires, and decided to go ahead and buy a battery. Gonna be a few weeks before the frame gets here so I may as well get some miles on this thing while the weather holds.
Wowzer! After running that bagger for the last few years, the Sporty feels like a rocket!
Nice.
Got a little tiny bit done this morning.
The PO was very into cheap POS "chrome" (half are chrome covered plastic) doo-dads. Pulled them off.
The plugs looked like crap. Might be original.
So, new plugs and fresh engine oil, put some air in the tires, and decided to go ahead and buy a battery. Gonna be a few weeks before the frame gets here so I may as well get some miles on this thing while the weather holds.
Wowzer! After running that bagger for the last few years, the Sporty feels like a rocket!
Nice.