2002 Harley-Davidson Sporty

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Just a lil bobber to ride around town on,,,

What motivated you to start your project?

Now or never attitude…

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

Lincense plate, made from a straight arm kicker that folds in toward bike when you move it around shop, etc..

What are you most proud of?

The fact, that I never built a bike, my 1st one, at the ripe ole age of 63…

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

Everyone likes it a lot..

One Comment

Douglas Miklos says:

December 29, 2019 at 8:58 pm

Looks great I want one

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Submitted by: Frank S

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: Harley-Davidson Sporty 2002

Time spent: Many

Motorcycle cost: $1600.00

Money spent: $6500.00

Engine: HD, Sporty 883 built to an 1200 cc…

Intake: Carb, Stock, just rejetted..

Exhaust: Straight pipes, upswept chrome…

Transmission: 5 speed

Frame: Hardtail, grafted onto stock frame, tig welded..

Suspension: Stock width 16″ rear, with 21″ front tires..Springer front end, with 2″ extended rockers

Wheels, tires and brakes: Stock 16″ rear tire, stock brake caliper,and stock rotor,,, The front 21″ tires with aftermarket brake caliper/rotor

Finish – Paint: Jay Griffen, Quick Draw Design, is my painter/artists.. Paint is from House of Color paints, with hand painted pin striping and gold Leafing graphics…

Accessories: Mini ape Handlebars, front headlight blue lenscustom..Seat, leather from Mothers Road, with 3″ coil springs ..