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Are there any kits to make a 2003 Sportster Evo motor look like a knuckle or shovel???
 
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There are some cover kits that simulate the look but they're kind of cheesey. Led Sled will soon release their Panhead covers. They're actual 3 piece rocker box covers that replace the OEM set. They look pretty cool. They also make a functional kickstart for Sportsters and are working on a cam cover with a magneto to replace the electronic unit and battery.....BUT, you'll still have parallel push rods and a right side final drive so you really won't be fooling anyone.
 
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believe S&S has the retro looking engines.
 
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BUT, you'll still have parallel push rods and a right side final drive so you really won't be fooling anyone.
exactly.....why the fuhk would you want to make your sportster look like a pan, shovel or a knuckle when it's still a sportster?
 
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Calm down, BMX.

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exactly.....why the fuhk would you want to make your sportster look like a pan, shovel or a knuckle when it's still a sportster?
I'm kind of with you on this. While I'm a live and let live kind of guy...I don't understand it either.

To the OP...
It's your bike so do what you want and I'm sure you can make it look good. Post pics if you do it!
 
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... censored opinionated rant ...

Fugget, enjoy whatever you do.
 
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Originally Posted by mreed
There are some cover kits that simulate the look but they're kind of cheesey. Led Sled will soon release their Panhead covers. They're actual 3 piece rocker box covers that replace the OEM set. They look pretty cool. They also make a functional kickstart for Sportsters and are working on a cam cover with a magneto to replace the electronic unit and battery.....BUT, you'll still have parallel push rods and a right side final drive so you really won't be fooling anyone.
You rock! Thank you.
 
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There are "kits" to make men look like women too. But they only fool a fool. And I certainly don't want one.
 

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The old school look is cool, but I see no need to make the engine look older or like an engine that does not belong in the bike it's bolted to.
 


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