So a Chopper just aint gonna cut it for this trip. So do I get a BMW? a KTM? a KLR?
Why not just build my own!
So I decided a Sportster. I wanted an Evo Sporty, because they are pretty damn bulletproof, and Im not gonna be anywhere that I can get parts easily.
I hunted around about a month, looking for a low mileage, unmolested 1200. I REALLY wanted an 03, because butchering up their special 100th anniversary bike just gave me a warm fuzzy feeling. Finally, I found one in Florida, with only 10,000 miles on it.
It didnt look like that for long.......
then I start fitting forks. I was working on getting these honda forks to fit
but then I found a set of KTM forks. they bolted right on! (well, pretty much)
found a set of dual headlights, it needed some bug eyes!
I got some black bodywork, & a bigger tank. I will have to work on the tank so that the forks dont hit them.
plus, I want to ad a rack onto it, from an old Triumph
and a set of 17 inch Progressive shocks
test fitting a spare gas tank, that will attach to an old Harley panhead rack
and a set of rearset pegs, designed for a cafe racer, but with a little work, will be ok for a dirtbike. this moves the pegs back & down, easier to stand up on the pegs for the rough stuff & water crossings
Now Im waiting for the new stuff for the wheels (black alloy rims & spokes) and tires. then I have to make an exhaust & saddlebag brackets
Why not just build my own!
So I decided a Sportster. I wanted an Evo Sporty, because they are pretty damn bulletproof, and Im not gonna be anywhere that I can get parts easily.
I hunted around about a month, looking for a low mileage, unmolested 1200. I REALLY wanted an 03, because butchering up their special 100th anniversary bike just gave me a warm fuzzy feeling. Finally, I found one in Florida, with only 10,000 miles on it.
It didnt look like that for long.......
then I start fitting forks. I was working on getting these honda forks to fit
but then I found a set of KTM forks. they bolted right on! (well, pretty much)
found a set of dual headlights, it needed some bug eyes!
I got some black bodywork, & a bigger tank. I will have to work on the tank so that the forks dont hit them.
plus, I want to ad a rack onto it, from an old Triumph
and a set of 17 inch Progressive shocks
test fitting a spare gas tank, that will attach to an old Harley panhead rack
and a set of rearset pegs, designed for a cafe racer, but with a little work, will be ok for a dirtbike. this moves the pegs back & down, easier to stand up on the pegs for the rough stuff & water crossings
Now Im waiting for the new stuff for the wheels (black alloy rims & spokes) and tires. then I have to make an exhaust & saddlebag brackets
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