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Originally Posted by Merch131ho
A late reply.. but I built a Norley, but using a slightly heavier Ironhead XL1000 engine. I didn't keep much of the XL apart from the engine.. dry weight 395lb, wet just 420lb with half tank of petrol.
Handles really well, steers much quicker than a standard Sportster. Not very practical, but then I didn't build it to be a commuter. There's a build thread on here.
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My '13
Boneyard in '15. Nice traumahawk ride for me 
Bike was fast. Tuner, cams
Godda*m clip-ons. Look great but no control
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve9
My '13
Boneyard in '15. Nice traumahawk ride for me
Bike was fast. Tuner, cams
Godda*m clip-ons. Look great but no control
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sorry to hear that...
have you tested even rearsets? |
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