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jimmyheadgear
18th November 2004, 18:59
My work in progress.

chupacabra
18th November 2004, 19:14
Good job on the bike man. I like the look you've gone for. Hats off!

slolane
18th November 2004, 20:11
Nice ride jimmyheadgear!

Is that the H-D front wheel? I think I'm gonna try and get some new wheels this next year.

jimmyheadgear
19th November 2004, 02:03
Thanks guys!


slolane

Yes, that's the ThunderStar 5 spoke front wheel.

:clap


SE slip on exhaust
SE high flow air cleaner kit
Clutch clock
Turn signal trim rings
Headlight trim ring

ThunderStar 5 spoke front wheel
Fat Boy solid disc rear wheel
Bobtail fender
Forward controls

Lowered front suspension 2 inches and rear 1.5
HD low profile front suspension kit
Progressive low profile rear shocks and springs
HD low profile saddle seat
HD 4.3 gal. fuel tank


883 to 1200 motor conversion
S.E. cam shafts
S.E. Ignition
S.E. pistons

68 h.p
67 torque

Jimbo999
19th November 2004, 03:42
Wrong place to post.....Sorry

el jeffe
19th November 2004, 16:39
I like it! How's it feel? Handle, corner comfort?
I ride a standard and considering similar changes.
Interesting to see the tank without the custom pinstripes. Looks better plain.

jimmyheadgear
19th November 2004, 18:10
I like it! How's it feel? Handle, corner comfort?
I ride a standard and considering similar changes.
Interesting to see the tank without the custom pinstripes. Looks better plain.


el jeffe

Thanks.
It's pretty comfortable for me. There are only two downsides I have experienced so far and neither is a big deal to me.

1. Since I lowered the bike I can't lean down as far as I used to, going into turns. So now I just go a little slower. Big deal.

2. The HD low profile seat is a little short for me. My legs are a little too long and I end up at the back of the seat.
The only time its a real problem is when I have thick soled boots on.

Otherwise I love it. :D

MidWest XL
15th May 2005, 19:41
Am I too dorked-up? I can't see no stinkin' pic...
Never mind - found it in the other post...

Jeffytune
15th May 2005, 19:45
My work in progress.


Is it just me, or is there no picture?

dmraco
15th May 2005, 19:51
Is it just me, or is there no picture?


same here. i cannot see a thing :yikes

whispers
20th May 2005, 03:18
same here. i cannot see a thing :yikes


its needs MORE cow bell...

dmraco
20th May 2005, 11:40
its needs MORE cow bell...


gotta have it!

jimmyheadgear
20th May 2005, 16:54
Update:

1200 is now a 1430.

Wet Dreamz exhaust ceramic coated black with flames heat shields

Mustang solo seat

New pic's and cow bell coming soon.

xlsporty
26th May 2005, 01:29
Hats off to you my man. sweeeeet!!!! :clap :clap :clap

Roger Greendeck
29th May 2005, 05:42
What year Fat Boy is the wheel from? What mods did you have to do to make it fit?

jimmyheadgear
29th May 2005, 16:29
What year Fat Boy is the wheel from? What mods did you have to do to make it fit?

I believe the solid or vented rear disk is now stock on all of the Sporty Customs. I wanted a standard XL for the gear ratios but I like the solid rear wheel look.

jimmyheadgear
12th July 2005, 04:04
The pipes are finally back. Here are pictures with and without the heat shields.

whispers
12th July 2005, 04:24
I dig 'em.. (thumbs up).. maybe a little more "chrome" by the back end/wheel to make the black pipe "POP" more... I actually think I like 'em better withOUT heat shields..


OK..wait..am I missing something here? You have a WIDE read end on your 2004? (a fat boy rear rim?) Im lost? is it a stock fat boy rim? like a 150?...or a fatty?

how much were the pipes? total in the end?

whispanic
12th July 2005, 04:31
I dig 'em.. (thumbs up).. maybe a little more "chrome" by the back end/wheel to make the black pipe "POP" more... I actually think I like 'em better withOUT heat shields..


OK..wait..am I missing something here? You have a WIDE read end on your 2004? (a fat boy rear rim?) Im lost? is it a stock fat boy rim? like a 150?...or a fatty?



2004+ uses the same size tire as the Fat Boys.

Sweet fat ass!

jimmyheadgear
12th July 2005, 04:38
Thanks guys.

whispers
Its a stock 150 tire on a stock 16 inch rim. The jet coating cost $270

whispers
12th July 2005, 06:58
oh..ok it IS 150... cool...nicer than the 130's at least! LOL...