Iron 883: Eames Edition

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Oct 18, 2012 | 01:15 AM

beau_cauchemar

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From: Naples, FL

Iron 883: Eames Edition

As a design student I decided to look towards a timeless lounge for inspiration. Since there seems to be a surplus of Short Shots, skulls, and high bars I figured that this notion would lead to something a little tastefully fresh. Here's the Iron 883: Eames Edition

Mods -

Clip-on bars
Relocated speedometer
Lick's mini round mirror
Lowered headlight and brow
Controls de-labeled
Smoked turn signal covers
Gas tank knee pads
Contrast finned points cover
Slash-cut drag slip-ons with baffles
Scotch Brite finish on chrome
Marine teak wood grain side covers
Painted 11.75" rear shocks
Shortened rear turn signal stand-offs
Silver bolts painted black
Deleted belt guards and reflectors

I've tried to keep the lines and materials as smooth and pleasing as possible with no detail overlooked. Classic yet modern. Understated yet aggressive.

Oct 18, 2012 | 01:35 AM

Mo.Rob

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From: Chamois Missouri

looks as comfortable as the chair, ok Im kidding. Its looking mean. If it were mine I would try to get the tank lower to cover up the frame and hug the engine some more. Your doing a fine job.

Oct 18, 2012 | 03:10 AM

stealthtt24

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From: Orlando

I think bobbing that rear fender would set the bike off! Looks goof regardless.

Oct 18, 2012 | 03:10 AM

stealthtt24

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I think bobbing that rear fender would set the bike off! Looks good regardless.

Oct 18, 2012 | 04:36 AM

beau_cauchemar

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I plan on chopping the rear fender enough to where it doesn't extend much beyond the rails. The tank will probably stay as-is due to not finding a replacement that I like enough to replace the peanut with. I do agree that one sitting closer to the rocker boxes would look better though.

Oct 18, 2012 | 05:09 AM

nc883

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Great job! It's nice to see one that stands out from the herd.

Oct 18, 2012 | 06:19 AM

Up2nuthun

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From: Amherst, NY

That looks pretty tough but you should wrap the pipes or go black. They stick out too much. And for my taste the wood grain doesnt look that good on that nice ride