Aviation Designs for Sportster 1200 Custom?
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6th Gear
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Aviation Designs for Sportster 1200 Custom?
Random question - Does anyone know if Harley makes any aviation emblems to put on bikes? There's plenty of skulls and spears, but I'm looking for any kind of propeller, wings, biplanes, etc. to use. I know it may not fit with the tradition of a Harley and that "bad *** image," but it seems there's something for every taste out there. In carrying on the love of flying for my father and grandfather (and mine too), I'm wanting to put something along this sort on my new 1200 custom. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Tourer
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I am in the Air Force and I am wanting to do some kind of theme related to that on my Nightster, I think I am going to get some custom airbrushing done along with some other custom parts. Happy hunting on what you are looking for.
Cruiser
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Haven't seen anything made specifically for a bike, so it's probably a custom job. Check out www.Sportys.com. This is one of the largest providers of aviation supplies and they carry a pretty large selection of aviation related aviation decals, badges, models, etc. Might be some things there a customizer could use to dress a Harley. I buy some of my pilot supplies there and they have decent prices and very good service. Another option may be to attend an airshow. Many sell used airplane parts that might fit the bill. If you think bike parts are expensive, wait to you check out plane parts!! As someone mentioned earlier, check out Werbeck's bike and plane. Awesome...
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cool idea! I am an active pilot and HD rider as well... keep us updated if you find anything. I have seen a few "nose-art" inspired paint jobs, and they look cool but new paint is out of my budget... AVGAS is expensive these days!
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6th Gear
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Thank you all for your suggestions! There's a lot of good things to pick from now. I'm not sure of any air show's in Denver coming up, but I'm on the look out for them. I wasn't quite thinking of doing any airbrush design, but moreso, emblems. However, I would love to do a personal design on my bike about my grandfather's pilot days back in the early 1900's in the Navy and with Pan Am (he flew with Lindbergh and did test flight's for Sikorsky). Maybe his pilot number, picture, airplane's, etc. I'm not exactly raking in the big bucks right now to do anything like this, but it's something to keep in mind down the road. I'm kinda a dork when it comes to military aviation. Thanks again for all your suggestions and feedback!
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Ride your Sporty up to a local airport and take the old photos with you. Stop in the General Aviation/FBO building (place where small planes and pilots hang). Park the bike where they can see you coming. Walk in and tell the pilots hanging around that your grandfather flew with Lindbergh. Then show them the photos and a copy of your grandfather's pilot's license (if you have it). Once they're done proposing, they will probably be more than willing to help you with ideas for the bike.
