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ChipR4cam
05-01-2007, 09:08 AM
Well not exactly a project CAR, but it's a project. The story goes like this. My mom bought this Harley Sportster 1200 for my little sister. A week later a van comes over in her lane and hits her. She was only going about 20-25 so neither her or the bike were really hurt. It scared my mom a little, but my sister is fearless lol. For the time being, my sister is on my moms really nice Harley trike. Well my mom owed me a little money, so she gave me the bike.
So here is what I have to work with on my Sportster bobber project. LOL.
http://a986.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/17/l_2ea1004c71f8ed29bb224e93e44bea11.jpg
I already put the stock seat on it, took the windshield off, and ditched the saddle bags and the sissy bar. It gonna end up being flat/semi-gloss black. Exhaust, lowered, drag bars, chopped fenders, solo seat and who know's what else.
I rode it 300 miles back from Pensacola last night. I feel greeeeaaat today.:nono:
rtusnake
05-01-2007, 10:02 AM
Nice looking bike other than the color for now :jester: I think it will look badass once your done with it. You going to be a rebel and get a skull bucket helmet?
ChipR4cam
05-01-2007, 10:07 AM
Nice looking bike other than the color for now :jester: I think it will look badass once your done with it. You going to be a rebel and get a skull bucket helmet?
And a skull face bandana and skeleton gloves. Plus I weigh like 60lbs so. I'm pretty much just gonna look like a skeleton riding a harley.:D
rtusnake
05-01-2007, 10:11 AM
And a skull face bandana and skeleton gloves. Plus I weigh like 60lbs so. I'm pretty much just gonna look like a skeleton riding a harley.:D
I was the same way on my bike, I would get to about a 100 and just flap in the wind
ChipR4cam
05-01-2007, 10:16 AM
It's gonna look alot like this bike......
http://i15.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/79/46/bb9e_3.JPG
ChipR4cam
05-01-2007, 10:18 AM
I was the same way on my bike, I would get to about a 100 and just flap in the wind
Oh yeah the interstate was fun.:panic:
rtusnake
05-01-2007, 10:20 AM
It's gonna look alot like this bike......
http://i15.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/79/46/bb9e_3.JPG
:drool:
joker
05-01-2007, 11:09 AM
Looks like a nice starting point you have there. I love bobber styled bikes.
That sissy bar looks ridiculous on that bike though.
ChipR4cam
05-01-2007, 11:13 AM
Looks like a nice starting point you have there. I love bobber styled bikes.
That sissy bar looks ridiculous on that bike though.
Ohhh yeah it does. It was good to strap my backpack to though. I had it off as soon as I got home. I'll post a picture of what it looks like now a little later on. For as little time as it took to do the bike looks waaay cleaner without all that crap.:yup:
Wall96cobra
05-01-2007, 05:47 PM
It's gonna look alot like this bike......
http://i15.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/79/46/bb9e_3.JPG
That looks awesome, kinda reminds me of the HD Nightster.
Sendero
05-01-2007, 06:09 PM
It's gonna look alot like this bike......
http://i15.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/79/46/bb9e_3.JPG
I'd hurt someone for that bike!
ChipR4cam
05-01-2007, 06:25 PM
That looks awesome, kinda reminds me of the HD Nightster.
Yeah, that's what I originaly wanted, but this one kinda fell into my lap. It's gonna look just as good, just for alot less money.
QWKSNKE
05-01-2007, 07:37 PM
I like the flat black one in the thread. That is cool
Ponygirl
05-01-2007, 08:35 PM
I like the bike you have better. It looks more like a Harley's supposed to look. But I am a girl. :D
ChipR4cam
05-01-2007, 08:58 PM
I like the bike you have better. It looks more like a Harley's supposed to look. But I am a girl. :D
Yeah, every girl likes it. Maybe because it looks like a girl should ride it.:D
joker
05-01-2007, 09:17 PM
That black bike would look good with a narrow harley orange pinstripe around the white on the tank.
ChipR4cam
05-01-2007, 09:35 PM
I'd hurt someone for that bike!
Well don't hurt me when mine's done.:huh:
I'll let you ride it if I get to drive the cart.:D
NightHawk756
05-04-2007, 07:48 AM
It's gonna look alot like this bike......
http://i15.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/79/46/bb9e_3.JPG
Now THAT is the best looking sportster I've ever seen. I normally don't like sportsters but I could definatley pimp that one!! :nice:
ChipR4cam
05-04-2007, 09:15 AM
Now THAT is the best looking sportster I've ever seen. I normally don't like sportsters but I could definatley pimp that one!! :nice:
Yeah, most bike people don't really like the sportster, but that style is what I see when I think sportster. I don't think a dyna or a softail would look right in that style.
I think it's the tall funky tank that makes it look good.:D
CrazyInBlack
05-05-2007, 12:24 PM
i thought i saw this bike in Hoover today, there must be 2
ChipR4cam
05-07-2007, 10:34 PM
This is what she looks like right now. I looks alot better this way, but it's still purple.
http://a116.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_ea008c01b1179ebff691c95daca80d93.jpg
http://a930.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/50/l_0a35fc6a2e66eec753e538e69f78b909.jpg
Wall96cobra
05-08-2007, 04:23 PM
Since you aren't going for the chrome look you should check out some harley forums and see if anyone want to trade their OEM non-chrome parts and some money for your chrome parts.
myillwillinc
05-08-2007, 04:53 PM
i have some flat black powdercoat if u need some work done...
ChipR4cam
05-08-2007, 06:19 PM
Since you aren't going for the chrome look you should check out some harley forums and see if anyone want to trade their OEM non-chrome parts and some money for your chrome parts.
What's a good harley forum?
ChipR4cam
05-08-2007, 06:22 PM
i have some flat black powdercoat if u need some work done...
I think I'm going do anything I get powdercoated gloss black because I'm afraid it won't match the paint. My neighbor can do the small stuff for me. If I need anything big I'll let you know.:yup:
Oh can you do wrinkle?
myillwillinc
05-08-2007, 07:55 PM
yep, the black wrinkle harley uses on it's motors i can get if u want some.
ChipR4cam
05-08-2007, 08:45 PM
yep, the black wrinkle harley uses on it's motors i can get if u want some.
Saweet. I'll probably be getting in touch with you at some point.:nice:
ChipR4cam
05-31-2007, 06:57 PM
Little more progress. I made some solid struts in the back. I decided I wasn't going to be able to get it low enough without hardtailing it. It's lowered 1 5/8 from stock now. I've just got them mocked up right now. I have to put bushings in them and do some more machining to make 'em look good. I don't know if I'm going to paint 'em or polish em yet.
I bobbed the fender off too. I just threw it and the tank on so I could see what it's going to look like.
rtusnake
05-31-2007, 10:01 PM
Already looks way better. I vote for polishing them. Gotta love that bling :jester:
ChipR4cam
06-04-2007, 02:09 PM
Already looks way better. I vote for polishing them. Gotta love that bling :jester:
I should have know that would be your vote.:D I think they're gonna get painted the same as the fender. I've got to get the bushings made and clean up the fender edges so I can get it painted. I've got to order exhaust, a seat, and some bars too.:eric:
ChipR4cam
07-03-2007, 10:49 AM
Well she's pretty much done. I've got a couple little things to do. I'll probably put something on the tank, and black heatwrap the pipes. I have to get red lenses for the back and a harness to turn them into brake lights and I've got to make a tag bracket. I ended up just making my bars, and the rear "struts". It rides better than I thought it would as a hardtail. Here of some pics. I'm pretty happy with it. What do you guys think?
http://a332.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/115/l_cbce405e54bfffcefe38a8e31cb42813.jpg
http://a481.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/116/l_917773f3fdb75498fd01d50f7622bf40.jpg
http://a31.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/91/l_b6541a73638508cebb8e95357f3f1b6e.jpg
http://a523.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/114/l_a59daeda1fe05a93ec0e2638f3e5046a.jpg
http://a602.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/65/l_f866a4db45e049cfe293bd62217b9639.jpg
QWKSNKE
07-03-2007, 10:52 AM
I think I see :redx:
ChipR4cam
07-03-2007, 10:56 AM
I think I see :redx:
You always see red x's at work.:darwin:
Here you go Leezer.
Italian LX
07-03-2007, 11:04 AM
That looks cool, Chip! :nice:
SkurdalenFox
07-03-2007, 11:22 AM
Wow, really nice looking.
89five0Gt
07-03-2007, 01:16 PM
:nice: looks alot better imo.
ChipR4cam
07-03-2007, 04:06 PM
Thanks for the compliments guys.:metal:
mustang1549
07-03-2007, 04:14 PM
very nice. great job chip!
rtusnake
07-03-2007, 04:26 PM
Looking good. Do you have the loud drag pipes on it? Could you do a wider tire in the rear?
ChipR4cam
07-03-2007, 04:34 PM
Looking good. Do you have the loud drag pipes on it? Could you do a wider tire in the rear?
Nah it's not loud.:D
It's a 130. I would have to grind some bolts to get a 140. It would be tough to put a 150 on it.
qkjuicedpony
07-03-2007, 05:00 PM
when you get ready to sell...I have cash:D
Sendero
07-03-2007, 05:10 PM
That is saweet!
ChipR4cam
07-03-2007, 06:16 PM
when you get ready to sell...I have cash:D
Yeah, I can see your big ass on it.:D
It will be for sale in a couple months though probably. Gotta pay off some bills then build another one.:yup:
Wall96cobra
07-03-2007, 06:26 PM
Looks awesome Chip!!! Needs a smaller front wheel now.
ChipR4cam
07-03-2007, 08:27 PM
Looks awesome Chip!!! Needs a smaller front wheel now.
It does look huge lol. Probably wouldn't look as big if I had the fender on.
Have any of you guys seen the chopper around town with the 30in front wheel? It looks absolutely rediculous.:rofl:
Wall96cobra
07-03-2007, 10:32 PM
It does look huge lol. Probably wouldn't look as big if I had the fender on.
Have any of you guys seen the chopper around town with the 30in front wheel? It looks absolutely rediculous.:rofl:
LOL! No but I did hear about it, but I was told it was a 36in:confused:
ChipR4cam
07-03-2007, 11:17 PM
LOL! No but I did hear about it, but I was told it was a 36in:confused:
It may be. It looks like wagon wheel.
Wicked
07-06-2007, 01:32 PM
That looks great. So you changed bars and exhaust? Is that all other than the obvious removal of parts. Its a completely different animal.
Wicked
07-06-2007, 01:37 PM
LOL! No but I did hear about it, but I was told it was a 36in:confused:
I've seen it here in Pell City. Hideous.
ChipR4cam
07-06-2007, 02:13 PM
That looks great. So you changed bars and exhaust? Is that all other than the obvious removal of parts. Its a completely different animal.
Bars, exhaust, lowered, hardtailed, seat, and of course paint which is just a normal black base with a flattened clear(PPG flex-and-flat). I've got a little over $500 in all the changes. Not bad considering the end result.:yup:
joker
07-06-2007, 02:45 PM
Looks awesome Chip :nice:
ChipR4cam
07-06-2007, 06:52 PM
Looks awesome Chip :nice:
Thanks man.:bangnana:
TheJeanyus
07-09-2007, 06:44 PM
Sweet! :nice:
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