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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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I've been trowing around the idea in my head for about a year now.. That I really want to build a bobber, copper, something.. (Got to love quiting smoking.. I figure getting back into working on stuff will keep my mind off of it. ). but I dont want to take my 95 annv. and mess with it.. so I'm thinking about going to a junk yard and getting a Sportster frame first and going from their.. im thinking the same year that I have because I want the same engine.. and its carbed.. anyone see this as a bad idea.. anything would be great to help me out..

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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Could not think of a better way to quit as long as you have the time and the $. I, however, would probably buy a decent, used sporty before going to the yard.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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My issue is.. for me and my wife its easier to spend a little here and a little there .. then all at once.. if that makes any since.

but I will keep that as an option.. thanks..
 
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+1 on getting a runner first then chopping, unless you are super mechanically inclined...
 
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Chances of getting a frame that is not bent or twisted are very low. That's usually the reason that bikes are junked.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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Of course you do still have the option of converting your current bike into a rocket.

No law against building onto your existing bike, especially in winter.
 
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Play it safe and try to find something (frame or roller) with a title.
 
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Check craigslist, I have seen some basket case bikes on ther for less than a 800.
 
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Thats more in my price range.. I'll have to give that a try.. I was kind of worried about the possibility of the frame being bent as well..
 
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got a buddy who walked into a friends garage and seen a sporty sitting on a shelf (yes a shelf) he asked what they were doing with it. the guy said it was his dad's and he wants to sell it for 3 something. He never had the 3 grand but told him to give his dad his number. The dad called and told him he will take what he had in it. $300.00. The money came out of his pocket so fast it was smokin. The deals are there, just got to find them
 
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