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Old 02-04-2013, 10:02 AM
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Default What do sportser owners look like on their bikes? Pls post pics

aloha folks,

I'm curious what others look like on their bike. thx in advance for posting pics.

Wanna see pics since I'm looking for inspiration ideas for my bike in terms of modifications that may affect rider's position and/or rider:bike proportions.

Took this pic in my garage to get an idea of me on my bike (don't mind my mess and casual attire). After seeing this, I'm toying w/ the idea of a bigger back tire and extending the wheelbase with a longer swingarm, and tank lift kit. thx.

(that headlight is a photoshop mockup)

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here's a mockup w/ tank lift and 21" rear wheel.

 

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Nice looking bike.
From your pictures, I think the tank lift looks ok but I personally like the smaller rear tire better than your mock up.

PS- CROCS FOR LIFE BROTHER!!! Haha all my friends give me **** for wearing them but I personally love them. (Not to ride in of course) I've had the same pair for 7 years, still goin strong. Haha
 
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I don't have any pics but I think sportsters look better the skinnier/smaller they are. Then again I feel a little to tall for my bike sometimes at 6'1" with forwards my knees are still at 90*.
 
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my bike with the biltwell frisco bars and 11.5 shocks...



ive got biltwell trackers and 12.5 shocks on my bike now, but i dont have any pictures of me on it.
 
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Here's right after I bought her...so A LOT of changes since - both cosmetically/engine upgrades. Really looking into some different positioning set ups i.e. - new bars, seat, controls....

 
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above is when she was a hardtail with the 10.5" Biltwell struts. Now have 11" Progs plus the tank lift and forward facing A/C changes the look from here...
 
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lots of changes since, this was thanksgiving i believe

 
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Here is mine, thinking of getting different bars though..
 
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50 yr old African model... But I look great on it. Slow but great mileage.

 
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