06 Harley Davidson Sportster

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

I wanted a psychedelic 70’s style chopper with tight close together handle bars and longer forks with a king and queen seat

What motivated you to start your project?

Always wanted to build a chopper, and told the guys at the local HD dealer I wanted to build one for my YouTube channel and they gave me a screaming deal on a sporty.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

I made the gas cap with acid tabs epoxied in it! I gold leafed the entire bike. I did all of the custom paint, and this was my first time doing any of it!! My first bike build, my first time playing with resin epoxy, my first time doing gold leaf, my first time doing paint, my first time taking all the pieces off a motorcycle!

What are you most proud of?

I really pushed my comfort zone and learned a ton! I love how the bike came out, but I am most proud of how much I grew during the process, how much better I understand my motorcycle, and how much more passion I built for custom making things!

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

People love the paint, and the gold leaf! It is a unique motorcycle that people either love or think it looks cool.

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Specifics

Classification: Chopper/Bobber
Make, Model & Year: Harley Davidson Sportster 06
Fondly known as: Lucy
Time spent: 500?
Motorcycle cost: 2.5k
Money spent: 18k
Engine: 883
Intake: Carburator
Exhaust: Gallop performance
Transmission: 5 speed
Frame: Stock
Suspension: swingarm
Wheels, tires and brakes: stock
Finish – Paint: White sand pear base – Psychedelic top
Accessories: Custom re done sully’s custom seat, custom “Lucy” added to sissy bar and chromed. Rabbit ear bars. Mini Far E headlights. CHROME pieces everywhere. Custom wire loom

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