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azguy · 17 February 2012, 02:31 AM

Thinking of pulling the trigger on this one, have to have my wrench give her a once over this weekend

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The Joker · 17 February 2012, 02:33 AM

Gorgeous looking thing. Not up with American bikes. What make is it?

MonBK · 17 February 2012, 02:33 AM

Nice looking but the sprocket looks huge, is that original?

Not to mention the fishtails.

azguy · 17 February 2012, 02:42 AM

It's a newly built custom bike with a 1979 Harley iron head engine in it that was built and just completed by a local wrench here in town that does these new builds in the old style

Compared to an early or mid 1950's bike, these new builds are cheap and fully rideable

MonBK · 17 February 2012, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

It's a newly built custom bike with a 1979 Harley iron head engine in it that was built and just completed by a local wrench here in town that does these new builds in the old style

Compared to an early or mid 1950's bike, these new builds are cheap and fully rideable

I agree on the rideable part but would never buy it myself.

It's a bit to "Mickey Mouse" for my taste.

Why don't you get an early Softail and add your own "nostalgia" pieces?

BogeyFree · 17 February 2012, 03:16 AM

I guess it's cute and everything but perhaps you should consider one of these. There's nothing quite like stuffing a V8 between your legs...

AWATCH · 17 February 2012, 03:17 AM

Nice looking bike, love the old school look. I bet it will turn some heads

Rsvrider · 17 February 2012, 03:27 AM

Very interesting and nice composition of old and new! I'm pleased to find someone that considers buying a custom bike that doesn't requiers outrageous looks ;with a thick rear tire, telescopic fork and Orange County attitude of badass. I would only suggest an addition to make it more nostalgic: suicide shifter. I say go for it and enjoy!
" The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

Wrist Candy · 17 February 2012, 03:53 AM

It does look pretty sharp.

Have you ever rode a ridgid frame bike before? Their fun around town hopping from bar to bar but pretty tough on the body for any extended riding. The sprung seat will help a bit with comfort.

I'm not a huge fan of Sportster's, however it should come in at better price than a big twin even of that era & I do really like the look of the shovel head engine.

Is it running a narrow glide Sportster front end or FX narrow with dual disc conversion, or are the photo angles hiding an aftermarket wide glide set up?

If its narrow then I'm not sure that I would be comfortable with the wide swept back bars.

All in all it looks nice so hopefully it meets your riding style & checks out with your mechanic.

Oh & don't forget, there's no place to put the pretty ladies on back with that solo seat.

azguy · 17 February 2012, 04:19 AM

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Oh & don't forget, there's no place to put the pretty ladies on back with that solo seat.[/QUOTE]

No worries, here's the other ride

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gypsy jim · 17 February 2012, 04:38 AM

Very cool. I love shovel-heads. It won't ride like your Road King, but you already know that.

Wrist Candy · 17 February 2012, 04:40 AM

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Oh & don't forget, there's no place to put the pretty ladies on back with that solo seat.

No worries, here's the other ride

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Ok. So you've already got the big twin, wide glide, marshmallow seated, land yacht to ride the highway with & haul the babes around on ,so the sporty can then be used for its main purpose of bar hopping.

You should buy the Sporty.

It's so much fun spending other peoples money

mailman · 17 February 2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by gypsy jim

Very cool. I love shovel-heads. It won't ride like your Road King, but you already know that.

It's an Ironhead. Shovelheads are big twins. The one in question is 1000cc's

mailman · 17 February 2012, 09:51 AM

I rode a 1969 XLH for the better part of ten years. I had a lot of fun on it. Up to 300 miles in a day at times and if anyone rode an Ironhead Sportster, they know how uncomfortable they are. I wouldn't ride a non rubber mounted or counterbalanced motor in a rigid frame. Your back and kidneys won't like you.

The oil tank on mine was on the right side of the MC and on a hot day I would have blisters on the back of my thigh

Yes...I always wore jeans. Never shorts.

mailman · 17 February 2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Nice looking but the sprocket looks huge, is that original?

Not to mention the fishtails.

4 speed tranny with that sprocket will rattle the fillings out of your back teeth

Harley Earl · 17 February 2012, 10:01 AM

Get the Sporty-They handle great, and look very nostalgic. Big Chief

azguy · 17 February 2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

4 speed tranny with that sprocket will rattle the fillings out of your back teeth

Well that's half the fun isn't it

this bike would be what I jumped on to head over to Starbucks and hang out

maybe a bike show, we'll see......

East Bay Rider · 17 February 2012, 10:10 AM

I like the look. It's a real head turner. I wouldn't want to ride it far (I wouldn't mind trying) but you already have the bike for that.

mailman · 17 February 2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Well that's half the fun isn't it

this bike would be what I jumped on to head over to Starbucks and hang out

maybe a bike show, we'll see......

If that's your intent, then it's the perfect motorcycle for it

kiudog · 17 February 2012, 10:22 AM

O really like it! A classic fell to the iron head sporty. Love the style!

This is my garage build. Not a classic like this red beast...

mailman · 17 February 2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kiudog

O really like it! A classic fell to the iron head sporty. Love the style!

This is my garage build. Not a classic like this red beast...

Looks great

Andad · 17 February 2012, 10:35 AM

Why shoot it?

It isn't that bad.

Johny · 18 February 2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Thinking of pulling the trigger on this one, have to have my wrench give her a once over this weekend

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very nice.

Pix · 18 February 2012, 05:18 AM

Pull the trigger, then send me a PM with the builders info, I would luv one of those in black.

TattooedGQ · 18 February 2012, 06:55 AM

Not a bad looker....but as others have stated....its not in the game for a long haul.

springer · 18 February 2012, 08:03 AM

An ironhead "troublehead" sporty. Nice looking custom. I hope you are ready to live the ironhead sporty woes!!! The ironhead sporties are a tough sell. I like the bike but would love it with a full "troublehead shovelhead" pan-bottom engine with a ratchet-top, kick-only tranny. See if he can build one of those bad-boys for you! Below is a pic of my 1999 custom Harley Evo chopper with a ratchet-top 4-speed kick only tranny. The hardtails are a blast.

MoBe · 19 February 2012, 08:14 AM

Fishtails rule !!!

I know I`m never gonna have a Harley but if I did it would have fishtails.

On second thought I could get rid of two or three of my other bikes,then again,maybe not,I just don`t know which ones.

Vetteman · 19 February 2012, 08:25 AM

One of my Shovelheads.... 1982 FLH Shriner 1 of 19

Vetteman · 19 February 2012, 08:28 AM

My other Shovel 1980 FLT.... 12,XXX miles

East Bay Rider · 19 February 2012, 09:24 AM

If only 1 bike, F6C Valkyrie.
Both fast and comfortable.

17 February 2012, 02:31 AM	#1
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Motorcycle Fans Thinking of pulling the trigger on this one, have to have my wrench give her a once over this weekend oldskool.jpg oldskool2.jpg

17 February 2012, 03:17 AM	#7
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Nice looking bike, love the old school look. I bet it will turn some heads __________________ Al

17 February 2012, 09:51 AM	#14
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I rode a 1969 XLH for the better part of ten years. I had a lot of fun on it. Up to 300 miles in a day at times and if anyone rode an Ironhead Sportster, they know how uncomfortable they are. I wouldn't ride a non rubber mounted or counterbalanced motor in a rigid frame. Your back and kidneys won't like you. The oil tank on mine was on the right side of the MC and on a hot day I would have blisters on the back of my thigh Yes...I always wore jeans. Never shorts. __________________ JJ

17 February 2012, 10:10 AM	#18
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	I like the look. It's a real head turner. I wouldn't want to ride it far (I wouldn't mind trying) but you already have the bike for that. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

17 February 2012, 10:35 AM	#22
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Why shoot it? It isn't that bad. __________________ E

17 February 2012, 02:33 AM	#2
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Gorgeous looking thing. Not up with American bikes. What make is it?

17 February 2012, 02:33 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Nice looking but the sprocket looks huge, is that original? Not to mention the fishtails.

17 February 2012, 02:42 AM	#4
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	It's a newly built custom bike with a 1979 Harley iron head engine in it that was built and just completed by a local wrench here in town that does these new builds in the old style Compared to an early or mid 1950's bike, these new builds are cheap and fully rideable

17 February 2012, 03:16 AM	#6
BogeyFree "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 336	I guess it's cute and everything but perhaps you should consider one of these. There's nothing quite like stuffing a V8 between your legs...

17 February 2012, 03:27 AM	#8
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	Very interesting and nice composition of old and new! I'm pleased to find someone that considers buying a custom bike that doesn't requiers outrageous looks ;with a thick rear tire, telescopic fork and Orange County attitude of badass. I would only suggest an addition to make it more nostalgic: suicide shifter. I say go for it and enjoy! " The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

17 February 2012, 03:53 AM	#9
Wrist Candy Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 329	It does look pretty sharp. Have you ever rode a ridgid frame bike before? Their fun around town hopping from bar to bar but pretty tough on the body for any extended riding. The sprung seat will help a bit with comfort. I'm not a huge fan of Sportster's, however it should come in at better price than a big twin even of that era & I do really like the look of the shovel head engine. Is it running a narrow glide Sportster front end or FX narrow with dual disc conversion, or are the photo angles hiding an aftermarket wide glide set up? If its narrow then I'm not sure that I would be comfortable with the wide swept back bars. All in all it looks nice so hopefully it meets your riding style & checks out with your mechanic. Oh & don't forget, there's no place to put the pretty ladies on back with that solo seat.

17 February 2012, 04:19 AM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	QUOTE=Wrist Candy;3073283] Oh & don't forget, there's no place to put the pretty ladies on back with that solo seat.[/QUOTE] No worries, here's the other ride hd2.jpg

17 February 2012, 04:38 AM	#11
gypsy jim "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Kensington. Md. Watch: 168000 Posts: 281	Very cool. I love shovel-heads. It won't ride like your Road King, but you already know that.

17 February 2012, 10:01 AM	#16
Harley Earl Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Golden, Colorado Posts: 14	Get the Sporty-They handle great, and look very nostalgic. Big Chief

17 February 2012, 10:22 AM	#20
kiudog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: brazil Watch: Rolex GMTII C Posts: 42	O really like it! A classic fell to the iron head sporty. Love the style! This is my garage build. Not a classic like this red beast...

18 February 2012, 05:18 AM	#24
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Pull the trigger, then send me a PM with the builders info, I would luv one of those in black.

18 February 2012, 06:55 AM	#25
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Not a bad looker....but as others have stated....its not in the game for a long haul. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

19 February 2012, 08:14 AM	#27
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Fishtails rule !!! I know I`m never gonna have a Harley but if I did it would have fishtails. On second thought I could get rid of two or three of my other bikes,then again,maybe not,I just don`t know which ones.

19 February 2012, 08:25 AM	#28
Vetteman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC Watch: 16610 Posts: 420	One of my Shovelheads.... 1982 FLH Shriner 1 of 19 __________________ His 16610 E serial Her's 178240 Z Serial Salmon Dial Roman Markers 178344 Random Serial MOP Dial Diamond 6/Bezel 114210 M Serial Blue 3-6-9 Sticks 115200/210 M Serial Black / White Dial Stick Markers

19 February 2012, 08:28 AM	#29
Vetteman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC Watch: 16610 Posts: 420	My other Shovel 1980 FLT.... 12,XXX miles __________________ His 16610 E serial Her's 178240 Z Serial Salmon Dial Roman Markers 178344 Random Serial MOP Dial Diamond 6/Bezel 114210 M Serial Blue 3-6-9 Sticks 115200/210 M Serial Black / White Dial Stick Markers

19 February 2012, 09:24 AM	#30
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	If only 1 bike, F6C Valkyrie. Both fast and comfortable. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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