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26th October 2011
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Biker
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 34 Sportster/Buell Model: ironhead Sportster/Buell Year: 1974
Reputation: 185
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Pic request!! 2" or 4" over front ends
Hey Guys,
been searching for a while with only a couple of examples. i am looking to lengthen my front end by 2" to 4" inches (new tubes) for a bit more clearance in the corners (and to hop curbs!!). looking for pics of this done with a rigid frame!
thanks!
below is a pic of the bike.
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26th October 2011
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Flat Track Racer
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 200 Sportster/Buell Model: sportster Sportster/Buell Year: 1982 Sportster/Buell Model #2: sportster Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1984 Other Motorcycle Model: Evo chopper Other Motorcycle Year: 1990
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26th October 2011
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Biker
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 34 Sportster/Buell Model: ironhead Sportster/Buell Year: 1974
Reputation: 185
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thanks 1000. i should have stated also that i am looking for stock rake as well.
thanks!
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26th October 2011
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Land Speed Record
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 754
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You might find what your looking for here. http://www.ironhead-bobbers.com/
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27th October 2011
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,237 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200s Sportster/Buell Year: 2001 Sportster/Buell Model #2: xlch Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1974
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stock rake and extended tubes will alter steering characteristics a tad. nothing radical but different. you will find is will have a stall speed in turns. it will lift the frame and the cg will be higher. like i say, nothing drastic but different. if i get home and remember, i'll post a 1974 ch with + front end and no rake.
really like the lines of your machine, really looks old school. definitely not meant for riding in the rain.
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27th October 2011
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Puget Sound--Washington State
Posts: 3,832 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 1961 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Sportster XL Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1957 Other Motorcycle Model: XLH 62, 65, 68, FLH 1970
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I like the stance on your bike the way it is. Is something dragging on the corners?
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27th October 2011
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Biker
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 89 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1980
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The current issue of The Horse BC has an ironhead with 6" over tubes and stock rake.
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28th October 2011
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,237 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200s Sportster/Buell Year: 2001 Sportster/Buell Model #2: xlch Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1974
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here is a 1974 xlch with a + front end
Last edited by bustert; 28th October 2011 at 01:21..
Reason: bad url
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28th October 2011
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Banned
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Deep South
Posts: 1,613 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 1976
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bustert
stock rake and extended tubes will alter steering characteristics a tad. nothing radical but different. you will find is will have a stall speed in turns. it will lift the frame and the cg will be higher. like i say, nothing drastic but different. if i get home and remember, i'll post a 1974 ch with + front end and no rake.
really like the lines of your machine, really looks old school. definitely not meant for riding in the rain.
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Yeah, I'd have to say I really like the lines of your bike too, I wouldn't change much but maybe add a back seat for the ladies. |
29th October 2011
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Senior Chief Master Mechanic 2nd Class
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Rural Ontario
Posts: 1,574 Sportster/Buell Model: FLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 61 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH Kit Bike Sportster/Buell Year #2: 60
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this is my front end:
I hope this link works. It is the same front end in it's OEM application:
http://www.hdforums.com/forum/attach...-car-4-500.jpg
I bought mine at a swap meet and replaced the tubes and bars.
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Last edited by scottfisher; 29th October 2011 at 00:42..
Reason: speling like a too year olde
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