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My other ride
« on: April 06, 2015, 12:42:28 PM »
I know we all appreciate other build threads or at least I do but this is what I have been working on since November of last year

Started life as a plain jane 2004 XL883 Sportster.  Got a great deal on it plus I've been wanting to pick up a Sportster for quite some time.  Absolutely one of my favorite bikes thus far. 



I rode it for about 5 months before actually tearing it down and in the meantime I purchased parts like crazy.  Had boxes arriving weekly.  From purely aesthitic to total refreshing of seals, gaskets, o-rings & etc. 



blacked the motor out



Powdercoated various parts on the bike and changed out bars. Chopped rear fender, added all LED signal lights and brake light. 


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Re: My other ride
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2015, 12:42:54 PM »
Rough Crafts air cleaner



Pulley Cover Chop modification


complete front end re-done

Including new fork springs for better performance
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Re: My other ride
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2015, 12:43:18 PM »
I did 100% of powdercoating myself including the wheels that I coated in a dark bronze or so the packaging said it was dark bronze.  I think it came out great


and obviously found the tank to have some nice hickey's under the paint.  So I stripped it, fixed it and painted it



While she was waiting on her tins
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Re: My other ride
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2015, 12:43:40 PM »
All matching denim ribbed contrast cut parts







Handbuilt exhaust by yours truly
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Re: My other ride
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2015, 12:44:02 PM »
On her maiden voyage.  Paint job also painted by yours truly.  Handmade patina added to only the bronze color on the sides then shot with matte finish clear coat.




and then I got caught in some heinous rain and the roads were muddy as hell



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Re: My other ride
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2015, 01:27:36 PM »
You do great work!  I wish I had the talent, time, and patience that you have....Great job!
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Re: My other ride
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2015, 02:43:44 PM »
 :thumbup: :c :good:

'merica! :flag:

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Re: My other ride
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2015, 04:04:01 PM »
  Looks great Paul!!   :thumbup:
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Re: My other ride
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2015, 04:07:38 PM »
Very Nice Indeed :thumbup: I had a Sportster way long time ago and loved it.  The sporties get a bum rap. People call them chick bikes but they are a quick, agile fun MC and along with the 1800X , one of the best bargains on the market.
« Last Edit: April 06, 2015, 04:13:11 PM by xcaliber »
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Re: My other ride
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2015, 06:24:16 PM »
Wow, lot of work and I'm sure a few dollars spent too...looks great.
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Re: My other ride
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2015, 06:31:43 PM »
First bike was a Sporty, got to old for that ridge frame, you're like my son always taking that front fender off, to each his own, I just don't like the rain being thrown at me from all directions,lol
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Re: My other ride
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2015, 07:54:31 PM »
 :congrats: very cool matap u r very skillfull good lookin machine.... :cool2:
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Re: My other ride
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2015, 05:34:16 AM »
hmmmmm,bobbed rear fender, front fender off.....it looks like a........wait for it......Matap Bobber!

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Re: My other ride
« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2015, 10:27:03 AM »
I'm going to try and bring it to BBT, but I haven't figured out how to fit it in my little trailer with the other bike.  It's probably going to have to stay.  But would have been cool for the show. 
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Re: My other ride
« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2015, 11:07:23 AM »
 ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

That's weird!! Even though I am logged in, I can't see any pics!! What's up??
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