New Project: Harley Bobber

September 1st, 2009 by BT Leave a reply »

Charlie's HD bobberI’ve said it before – I have nothing against Harleys…I think they’re nice bikes but have issues with many of the owners.  That being said (again), I’ve decided to launch a new project and build a VINTAGE HD Sportster bobber, similar to the one pictured here – without the ape hangers but with lights and signals and nix the red wheels.  I’m choosing Harley because of the availability of custom parts.

The bike pictured here was actually built by a friend of mine who is completely responsible for getting me interested in bikes.  He is exclusively a Harley guy.

Right now I’m trying to secure a good deal on a frame but a big project goal for this is NO MORE than $400 per year out of pocket spent on the bike.  I am going to try to build this thing completely by trading services, parts, selling shit I own, etc.   More info to come.

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4 comments

  1. nmaxxs says:

    Being on the shorter side at 5’7″, I cannot fathom being able to control a bike with my arms straight up in the air like that.

    Are those home made pipes?

  2. gymi says:

    Nice job on the IronHead Sporty. Looking forward to checking out your Sporty project. Try to steer clear of the AMF years.

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