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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 04:05 PM
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Hey all...I haven't posted here in a while and thought you guys may like to see the progress of my 87 Sportster Scrambler project.

Just posted some pictures on my album...check 'em out, would love to here your comments and opinions.






























 
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 08:34 PM
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Nice bike. By the way, the numbers show that this is your very first post. LOL
 
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 09:17 PM
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Ha you're right, this is my first post here...sorry for the confusion
 
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 09:38 PM
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How do you like those stiletto shocks? I'm thinking of ordering a set
 
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 09:42 PM
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So far so good, great handling on the twistys and great on bumps...haven't taken the bike off-road yet but flew over speedbumps and dips with no bottoming.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 10:18 PM
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That hidden oil tank is the coolest thing I've seen on a sportster... I'm sure people are a bit confused looking at it. And welcome.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 10:25 PM
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Thanks...yeah it opens the bike up, less cluttered.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2017 | 10:46 PM
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I don't see a battery or a kick starter, how do you start it?
 
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The 4 cell lithium battery and the Moto Gadget M-Unit are hidden under the seat, there is a second 4 cell battery wired in parallel mounted under the oil tank...this combo spins the starter with little effort.
 
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Originally Posted by Mojamz
So far so good, great handling on the twistys and great on bumps...haven't taken the bike off-road yet but flew over speedbumps and dips with no bottoming.
Awesome. My stock shocks bottom out whenever I ride 2up.
 
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