Here is the bike 2 weeks after I got it... Lepera Bare Bones and Broomstick Drag bars are the only changes I had made at this point.

http://www.bastaards.org/Automotive/2005_06_25_S4.jpg


Here it was 3 weeks ago

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f260/preacherspulpit/My%20Bike/2006_11_25A.jpg


Today

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f260/preacherspulpit/WideGlide/Done1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f260/preacherspulpit/WideGlide/Done2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f260/preacherspulpit/WideGlide/Done3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f260/preacherspulpit/WideGlide/Done4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f260/preacherspulpit/WideGlide/Done5.jpg

Preacher....

That Sporty is KICKIN ASS and TAKIN NAMES....

Nice!

BTW: Those fork boots cost me a whopping $8.49 out the door at my local 4x4 place. Screw Lick's Cycles and thier $39.99 boots....

BTW: Those fork boots cost me a whopping $8.49 out the door at my local 4x4 place. Screw Lick's Cycles and thier $39.99 boots....

Those boots look MUCH better than the ones on the Nightster......

Preacher, looks like not only you are on a diet. I imagine you are going to get a good bath if you ever happen upon a little rain. WHat kind of tires are those. They look like car tires.

Preacher, looks like not only you are on a diet. I imagine you are going to get a good bath if you ever happen upon a little rain. WHat kind of tires are those. They look like car tires.

Avon MkIIs..... I love the look but it DIVES into turns... gonna have to take it easy and get used to it.

Yes, what he said.... And do you have a make/part number for those boots? Those tires are huge!

Where is the rack for the wood kickstand block? I am guessing you are looking for a longer one.

Yes, what he said.... And do you have a make/part number for those boots? Those tires are huge!

There is basically one size fits all type thing on offroad shocks.... Just walked in, asked for some shock boots, paid the man.

Where is the rack for the wood kickstand block? I am guessing you are looking for a longer one.

Yep... gotta find one that doesn't tip the bike almost freakin horizontal :doh

I payed probably $15 for my shock boots in 2000. I just went in to a bike shop that sold motorcross, gave them the diameter of my forks and lowers, and they gave me the corresponding universals.

Figured out the handling issue...

The rubber isolators in the top tree were throwing me off. They just felt too mushy when trying to turn that fat ass front end.

I took a knife to 'em, cut off all of the rubber so they are flush, and used to large washers so that the bolts and the bottoms of the risers are effectively mounted directly to the metal of the upper tree.

Makes a HUGE difference!

Took her for a short ride today, ran some figure 8s and some donuts, some back and forth sloloms in a big parking lot to make sure everything was performing as she should.

Definitely different handling over the skinny front, but overall, I am happy with the ride.

that is a mean lookin sporty.

She's lookin' pretty frickin badazz man! :banarock

Lookin pretty mean, Preach.
I didn't know Tractor Supply sold Avon's...:p
Stock shocks painted black?

Stock shocks painted black?

Yep...

I am going to call it "Urban Assault Cycle"

g'day preacher
i know your gonna hate me for say this, but
the side on profile looks good, maybe just a little high for me
but the rear shot looks empty, looks as tho it needs the fender back in or a fatter rear tyre

other than that it looks killer

cheers
crackers

Thats an amazing bike. A work of art

g'day preacher
i know your gonna hate me for say this, but
the side on profile looks good, maybe just a little high for me
but the rear shot looks empty, looks as tho it needs the fender back in or a fatter rear tyre

other than that it looks killer

cheers
crackers

I know... the rear view is odd, and it is in part because of the shocks. They make the rear end look a lot wider. I think, if I were to strut the bike, it would look better.

Having said that, I am not going to strut it or hard tail it. I ride this bike every day, commute to work etc. It is not a weekend bar hopper or a show bike (Ha!) so I want some comfort as well as a cool look.

Preacher, The polyurethane bushings are much better for the front. Those babies only give a little and still do a great job of controling vibes. You should try a set. They are worth the 12 bucks.

Yep...

I am going to call it "Urban Assault Cycle"

Right term for an outstanding ride!!!!! :wonderlan :wonderlan :wonderlan

I like it alot Preacher. A fine job! But to be 100% honest, I liked it better without the big tires. Good thing it ain't my bike huh?:p

:tour Ride on my brother :tour

Where are you going to put your saddlebags?:chop :roflblack :roflblack :roflblack

Hey there Preacher, it's Vicar here...
I see all these comments on how good your bike looks, but.... I can't see it?
I mean, the pictures won't show, are the links to the pics dead or something?
If so, can you put some new piccys up, çause I've gotten really curious to see how your bike looks! :-)

yeah i don't see any pics either.. would love a look.. been thinking about the fat front end myself.