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HARLEY SHOP TALK
Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
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 Feb 25 2008, 09:37 PM
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 Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 1,000 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Apache Junction, Az Member No.: 715  |
My wife, a petite woman, has mentioned several times to me she wished she was bigger so she could have a bagger. Well, I took care of that situation. I built her one. It is a 86 Sporty that started out as a 883. I did a 1200 conversion to the motor several years ago. Over time we repainted it, changed handle bars and risers, other small stuff.
(IMG:http://www.bikerseast.com/purp.JPG) Now it has a touring rearend, Street Glide tank and dash and a fairing from the late 80s-early 90s touring bikes with the stock bars off my 99 Ultra. I built a rear pipe to cross over to the left side and modified the front pipe and installed Rinehart slip-ons. I had to reloacte the rear shocks to fit the groove in the saddlebags so now it has a cushy right. Down the road we are gonna get a chopped tour pack and quick disconnect kit and set it up in the solo position. Needless to say, the wife is very happy. I finished it today and took it for a shake down ride. (IMG:http://www.bikerseast.com/bb10.JPG) |
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Sep 11 2008, 07:34 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 2-September 08 From: az Member No.: 2,804 BIKE: XL883L Sportster Low YEAR: 2007 MILES: 11000 |
(IMG:http://www.harleyshoptalk.net/forums/style_emoticons/default/beerbang1.gif) thats a great lookin mini bagger, how hard was in to make the crossover pipes?
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Sep 11 2008, 07:38 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 2,187 Joined: 9-May 05 From: Coconut Creek, FL Member No.: 104 BIKE: FLHPI Road King police model EFI YEAR: 2004 MILES: 49,000 |
Nice work! She got tunes yet?
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Sep 11 2008, 09:42 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 1,000 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Apache Junction, Az Member No.: 715 |
Nope, no tunes as of yet. We are thinking of the little speakers that look like turn signals, only they face ya, she then will connect her Ipod.
The cross over for the rear pipe took some time. The bike did turn a lot of heads during Sturgis! This post has been edited by Azhardan: Sep 11 2008, 09:43 PM |
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Sep 11 2008, 11:28 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 4,583 Joined: 24-May 08 From: Florida Member No.: 2,527 BIKE: XLH883 Sportster 883 Hugger YEAR: 2001 MILES: 63,100 (I've put on 57,222 of those in the 3 1/2 yrs. I've owned her). BIKE: XLH883 Sportster 883 Hugger YEAR: 2001 MILES: See above |
Impressive! Nice job. Definitely would get a second look!
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Sep 12 2008, 07:42 AM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 480 Joined: 5-May 05 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 37 BIKE: FLSTF Fat Boy YEAR: 2010 MILES: 200 BIKE: FLSTF Fat Boy YEAR: 2010 MILES: 200 |
Great job on the bike!! From the pics you would never guess it started life as a Sportster.
I had the chance to ride a friends 1200 Sportster on the interstate the other day. I was amazed at how much it shook. The mirrors were useless. How does this one respond to high speeds after all the mods you made? |
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Sep 12 2008, 07:51 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 289 Joined: 22-August 08 From: pennsylvania Member No.: 2,771 BIKE: XL1100 Sportster 1100 YEAR: 1987 MILES: being rebuilt |
Beautiful job!
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Sep 12 2008, 08:23 AM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 1,000 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Apache Junction, Az Member No.: 715 |
QUOTE(harley-YP @ Sep 12 2008, 05:42 AM)  How does this one respond to high speeds after all the mods you made? We have noticed one problem.......because the bike and her are so lite the wind is picking up on the saddlebags and making it wobble a little around 75 and higher. With my heavy ass on there it don't seem to do it. Also I have regeared it so the vibration is way down. I have ridden heritages with way more vibration in the mirrors than this has. |
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Sep 12 2008, 08:33 AM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 480 Joined: 5-May 05 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 37 BIKE: FLSTF Fat Boy YEAR: 2010 MILES: 200 BIKE: FLSTF Fat Boy YEAR: 2010 MILES: 200 |
I know you said the problem is with the wind hitting the bags, but this might be worth looking at.
It's the Flare Windshield by Klock Werks. It's supposed to increase the downforce from the wind. Also, if you try it, give me a review so I can know if it's worth the $$. (IMG:http://www.harleyshoptalk.net/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Sep 12 2008, 08:41 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 289 Joined: 22-August 08 From: pennsylvania Member No.: 2,771 BIKE: XL1100 Sportster 1100 YEAR: 1987 MILES: being rebuilt |
Any pics from the front?
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Sep 12 2008, 08:42 AM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 1,000 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Apache Junction, Az Member No.: 715 |
QUOTE(harley-YP @ Sep 12 2008, 06:33 AM) I know you said the problem is with the wind hitting the bags, but this might be worth looking at. It's the Flare Windshield by Klock Werks. It's supposed to increase the downforce from the wind. Also, if you try it, give me a review so I can know if it's worth the $$. (IMG:http://www.harleyshoptalk.net/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I looked at one of them but she don't like the looks and won't have it. We have installed a couple of them for customers and they really like them. |
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Sep 12 2008, 09:18 AM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 480 Joined: 5-May 05 From: Indianapolis Member No.: 37 BIKE: FLSTF Fat Boy YEAR: 2010 MILES: 200 BIKE: FLSTF Fat Boy YEAR: 2010 MILES: 200 |
How tall are they? I like being able to easily see over the short stock shield on the Street Glide.
These look a little taller and I wondered if that impacts the line of vision. |
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Sep 12 2008, 09:30 AM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 1,000 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Apache Junction, Az Member No.: 715 |
QUOTE(harley-YP @ Sep 12 2008, 07:18 AM) How tall are they? I like being able to easily see over the short stock shield on the Street Glide. These look a little taller and I wondered if that impacts the line of vision. 6 inches I believe, didn't impact my sight any but then I am 6'3". |
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Sep 12 2008, 09:31 AM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 1,000 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Apache Junction, Az Member No.: 715 |
QUOTE(skullz @ Sep 12 2008, 06:41 AM) Any pics from the front? I believe I do somewhere. I will have to find them. |
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Sep 12 2008, 09:41 AM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 1,000 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Apache Junction, Az Member No.: 715 |
Here is one before I blacked out the lower legs and cases.
(IMG:http://www.bikerseast.com/comp1.JPG) and one from the back (IMG:http://www.bikerseast.com/comp5.JPG) |
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Sep 12 2008, 10:05 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 289 Joined: 22-August 08 From: pennsylvania Member No.: 2,771 BIKE: XL1100 Sportster 1100 YEAR: 1987 MILES: being rebuilt |
That pic fromm the rear looks awesome.....
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Sep 30 2008, 04:13 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 24-September 08 Member No.: 2,866 BIKE: XLH Sportster 1200 YEAR: 2001 MILES: 15000 |
How did you fit the tank to the frame? I have a 2001 Sporty 1200 and would like to fit a bigger tank. Did you modify the frame, or weld brackets to the tank in the same position as the original tank? Just a beautiful job on the bike!! Harley should take note!
This post has been edited by ray2001: Sep 30 2008, 04:14 PM |
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Sep 30 2008, 04:14 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 10,814 Joined: 2-November 05 From: USA Member No.: 691 BIKE: FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide EFI YEAR: 2004 MILES: 28K |
I loves da Baby Bagger!
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Sep 30 2008, 05:29 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 9,417 Joined: 5-May 05 From: SEC Member No.: 65 BIKE: FLHRS Road King Custom YEAR: 2004 MILES: 40 Years |
QUOTE(ray2001 @ Sep 30 2008, 05:13 PM) Harley should take note! Shhhhh....Dan doesn't want HD to know. |
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Oct 1 2008, 08:07 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 1,000 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Apache Junction, Az Member No.: 715 |
QUOTE(ray2001 @ Sep 30 2008, 02:13 PM) How did you fit the tank to the frame? I have a 2001 Sporty 1200 and would like to fit a bigger tank. Did you modify the frame, or weld brackets to the tank in the same position as the original tank? Just a beautiful job on the bike!! Harley should take note! I made brackets to fit the front of the tank and drilled and tapped the frame on the back. |
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Nov 20 2008, 10:36 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 19-November 08 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 3,002 BIKE: XL Sportster 883 YEAR: 1989 MILES: 33685 BIKE: XL883L Sportster Low YEAR: 2009 MILES: 250 |
I am looking to do the same to my 98 Sporty. I don't think I will go as far as changing out the rear end though. I was looking for some advice though. On the fairing, what year did it come off of and did you make brackets that attach to the quick disconnect windhield brackets? You have two great looking rides there!
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Nov 20 2008, 07:46 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 1,000 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Apache Junction, Az Member No.: 715 |
The fairing is off the late 80s - early 90s with the five hole windshield. I bought the stock brackets for the fiaring and modified them to fit the sporty front end. The top is connected to the triple tree and the bottom to windshield clamps. With some work they prolly could be modified to fit the quick disonnect windshield brackets.
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Nov 20 2008, 09:24 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 2,717 Joined: 5-May 05 Member No.: 26 BIKE: FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide EFI YEAR: 2006 MILES: 00.00 YEAR: 1984 MILES: n/a |
You've done a beautiful job on that sporty, You wife's gotta love it.
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Nov 20 2008, 09:36 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 2,628 Joined: 5-May 05 From: Mountain Falls, Virginia Member No.: 52 AKA:HST Spiritual Advisor BIKE: FXSTS Springer Softail YEAR: 1984 MILES: 197,800 |
I agree! That's one very nice Sporty! Tom
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Nov 21 2008, 12:35 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 9,516 Joined: 5-May 05 From: The Gateway to the Texas Hill Country Member No.: 31 BIKE: FLSTCI Heritage Classic EFI YEAR: 2003 MILES: 85,000 |
QUOTE(Azhardan @ Sep 12 2008, 07:23 AM) Also I have regeared it so the vibration is way down. Dan, Do you mind sharing that info? I'd like to smooth out my wife's 1200 Custom a little she complains about the mirrors vibration because she can't see shit. (IMG:http://www.harleyshoptalk.net/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Nov 21 2008, 07:42 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 1,000 Joined: 20-November 05 From: Apache Junction, Az Member No.: 715 |
QUOTE(LoudnProud @ Nov 21 2008, 10:35 AM) Dan, Do you mind sharing that info? I'd like to smooth out my wife's 1200 Custom a little she complains about the mirrors vibration because she can't see shit. (IMG:http://www.harleyshoptalk.net/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) What year is hers? My wife's is a 1986 883. It has the chain drive and I went up 2 teeth on the front sprocket to drop the hwy rpms which dropped her vibration way down. |
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Nov 24 2008, 02:07 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 9,516 Joined: 5-May 05 From: The Gateway to the Texas Hill Country Member No.: 31 BIKE: FLSTCI Heritage Classic EFI YEAR: 2003 MILES: 85,000 |
Dan,
It is a 2003 Belt drive.... So much for that any other suggestions? Thanks.... (IMG:http://www.harleyshoptalk.net/forums/style_emoticons/default/cheers.gif) |
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Apr 6 2009, 02:27 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 5-April 09 Member No.: 3,360 BIKE: XL1200C Sportster 1200 Custom YEAR: 2005 MILES: 12000586351 |
I,m new to this forum, but love the bike! When you say you had to move the shocks, was that because of a different swingarm or to get the bags closer "in" on the bike. I'm thinking about adding those bags to my 05 XL1200and would appreciate any advice. I'm going to have to make my own brackets and figure I'll need bottom supports also. I realize the back sides of the bags have indents for the shocks.
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Apr 6 2009, 02:39 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 4,583 Joined: 24-May 08 From: Florida Member No.: 2,527 BIKE: XLH883 Sportster 883 Hugger YEAR: 2001 MILES: 63,100 (I've put on 57,222 of those in the 3 1/2 yrs. I've owned her). BIKE: XLH883 Sportster 883 Hugger YEAR: 2001 MILES: See above |
Dan, you ever think of submitting a photo of this bike to one of the Harley type magazines?
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Nov 18 2009, 08:06 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 8-April 09 Member No.: 3,366 BIKE: FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom YEAR: 2009 MILES: 2009 |
Just a Bitchen Sporty!!!!!!
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Nov 18 2009, 09:53 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 10,814 Joined: 2-November 05 From: USA Member No.: 691 BIKE: FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide EFI YEAR: 2004 MILES: 28K |
QUOTE(18wheels @ Nov 18 2009, 07:06 PM) Just a Bitchen Sporty!!!!!! Gotta agree with that! |
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Feb 25 2010, 10:35 PM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 4,353 Joined: 26-June 05 From: Tennessee Hills Member No.: 329 BIKE: FLHRC Road King Classic YEAR: 2004 MILES: 60250 BIKE: FLHRCI Road King Classic EFI |
Thats got me to thinkn. Do an 04 and up Sporty and have a rubber mounted engine!! That bike looks GREAT!!
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Feb 26 2010, 06:25 AM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 3,995 Joined: 5-May 05 From: CT Member No.: 21 BIKE: FXSTDI Softail Deuce EFI YEAR: 2004 MILES: 10000000 |
Nice!!
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