I got me a 2012 Forty Eight a few weeks ago and have went to town on it. I have made her into a bit of a bobber.


I decided not to do a full build thread like I did on my Cafe build but instead just post the final product pics.


The café build can be seen here if interested
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...afe-build.html


As you can see from the pics. I have done a few things to her. Nothing as extensive as the Cafe Project but it is still a pretty cool bike and is a blast to ride.


Well her she is:


Before:


This bike was very clean when I bought it. Only 4100 miles on it and he had done some pretty cool stuff also.


Here are some of the things that were already done.
-Biltwell Frisco Bars

-Arlen Ness Micro Oval Mirrors
-Arlen Ness Short Front Turn signal mounts
-Alren Ness Stage 1 Big Sucker With wrinkle Black cover
-7" Chrome Headlight from a Heritage Softail
-Joker Machine Riser Clamp with Dummy Lights
-Tank mount Speedo Relocation
-Dk customs coil and ignition relocation with 1.5 tank lift
-V&H Blackout Exhaust
-Power Commander 5
-LaRosa SwingArm Bag
-Performance Machine Grips and Pegs
-Biltwell Mushman Passanger Pegs
-Biltwell Points Cover
-HD Wrinkle Black Derby Cover
-HD Wrinkle Black Primary Inspection Cover
-Custom painted 3.3 gallon tank
-HD Black Flush mounted gas cap






















After:






















-I swapped out the V&H Black Out Exhaust for the shorter and better performing Patriot Defender.
-Chopped the rear fender and struts
-Installed Burly Slammer Shocks
-Painted side covers and fender Satin Black
-Made some brackets and relocated rear turn signals to the Upper shock mount
-Installed AntiGravity 16 Cell Lithium Small Case battery and relocated the ECM to the battery box.
-Rewired the bike to move or remove all wiring on the front down tubes.
-Relocate front turnsignals
-Had custom CNC machined matching Derby and Timing covers made by Figure Machine. I then sanded and aged the bare aluminum.
-Ditched the passanger pegs and belt guard
-Custom chopped the front pulley and cam covers
-Put some Mid Controls on from my 883

Here are a couple pics of the girls together:

 

sweet looking bikes! That low hanging pipe is going to take away some fun in the twisties

 

Short video of the first ride.






My lil man helping daddy get the fender ready for the chop.

 

The Bikes looks awesome! The coil relocation and tank lift really clean up the look a lot, and i must say you did some great mods. And you had the best help to get it all accomplished


Kelsey

 

Some Instagram edits:

 

looks great, i really like the rear fender and turn signal relocation

 

Cool stable Chris. Both look great. All you need is a bagger to round it out.

 

I like the looks of the 48 better.

A little graphic on the tank would be a nice touch...racing flag?

 

Nice pix. Put them in Sportster photography thread.

 

I'm diggin the derby/timing covers. First glance I thought it was some sort of celtic or aztek design.