I have always had bikes, since I was a kid and my 1st mini bike. I was 13 when I road my 1st Harley, a 69 sportster. Before I bought this bike I swore it was going to be everything I ever wanted over the years but because of one reason or another never had. I swore this one would be painted, all custom, bells and whistles that I wanted. I never thought I would get a bike in this condition though, I thought I would start out with a "beater" and I am finding it hard to take it down, pull the tins and get after it though. So, here I am with a new delima. 1, buy a 2nd bike, 2, get a new set of tins and go from there or 3, just do it and tear into the one I have. I know that there really is no need for comments here, it's just my thought process and if one cares to offer an opinion, fine. I do applaud all you guys out there that had the B@*#'s to tear your scooter down to pursue your "dream bike". I am not finding it that easy for me for some odd reason!!

 

Building a bike can be just as fun as riding it? Even though I am not a mechanic, I am still having a blast evolving mine to a vision. But it helps when you have 4 to 5 months of snow to do it.

GL and enjoy your choices.

 

Well, we have something in common then because I love working on this thing and as you have said watching it "evolve". It's like an addiction, can't wait to see what else you can do or buy to add to it. I am near the end of the road though with the stock look. I am looking into solo seats with back rests and a custom white leather bib and other then that I am done. So.....

 

I have the same mindset...I don't want to lose the looks of my first Harley, so I'll be getting a second bike to "tear into." Good luck with your decision!

 

Nothing beats having an intimate knowledge of your bike. Tear into it! Make it your own.

 

It's sad really but I think I enjoy tearing my bike apart and customizing it more than riding it.

 

me too, and polishing it for a day tinkering around in the garage over the weekend...

 

We all seem to be in agreement in how we like to spend time with our bikes. it is a new adventure each and everyday. I too get more pleasure out of doing things to it then riding it, odd, isn't it?

 

I guess it depends on what you mean by "tearing into it." Opening up the engine/tranny, chopping the frame, modifying paint/tanks/fenders, etc would be my definition. A few guys I know with 2 bikes like to have one as a reliable daily driver (nearly stock) and one to go nuts with. I also know a few with only one bike that's "torn into."

 

Tear it down bro, make it your own. You will get great satisfaction once your done with it. Thats what its all about.