1986 Harley Davidson Sportster

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To teach my son to love bikes and spend quality time with him.

What motivated you to start your project?

A summer project for me and my 2 years old son.

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

I made alot of the parts from thing I found garbage picking.

What are you most proud of?

The engine rebuild

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

I get alot of compliments on the look and stance and an equal amount of complaints about the drag pipes from my neighbors.

2 Comments

Rick "Slim" W. says:

September 26, 2019 at 5:26 pm

Looks great! Labor of love….
Not quite sure about ANY of these being rated “Poor”…

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- Marc Frank says:
  
  November 14, 2019 at 1:02 pm
  
  Excellent build, We have the same vision when it comes to Bobber builds. Short and sweet
  
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Submitted by: Eric A

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1986 Harley Davidson Sportster

Fondly known as: The bike

Time spent: 3 weeks

Motorcycle cost: $800

Money spent: $700

Engine: 86 sportster xlh 1100 evo, the year before emission controls and Harley started making 1200s.

Intake: S&S shorty E

Exhaust: Drag pipes from Denise Kirk

Transmission: Harley 5 speed

Frame: Harley stock sportster

Suspension: Rigid with a solo springer seat

Wheels, tires and brakes: All stock harley calipers and spoke rims

Finish – Paint: Custom gray flames on a black tank and front fender

Accessories: Z handle bars with 3 inch risers, forward mounted head light, solo seat, chopped rear fender, 1.5 inch lift on the front of the gas tank.