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Old 02-29-2012, 08:36 PM
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Here is my old 84 that looks like new, but does have 50,000 miles on it. All stock except for a few Harley add ons. It belongs to my son now.
 
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Old 02-29-2012, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ChiliPepperGarage
My personal taste would be change the back fender, and pipes, and run a peanut tank. I just never liked Sportsters trying to look like an FL. I like them to look more like a sporty bike, but that's just my views.
I would usually agree with you, but that rear suspension makes the Mustang tank & swept fender & fishtail pipes all come together. About the only things Sportster looking are the engine & some front end parts.

PS- I like it. I like it.
 

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Old 02-29-2012, 10:45 PM
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I love my 72 Ironhead and it's a kick only!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oWRcrVwXUs
 
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Old 03-01-2012, 07:46 AM
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The guys that did the build are in Arizona- DP Customs. Check out their site- they do some awesome work. Www.dpcustomcycles.com. I guess an engineer was behind my build and at the last minute he couldn't take it- so lucky me.
 

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Old 03-01-2012, 10:09 AM
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Nice ride! Love the color!
 
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Old 03-01-2012, 11:26 AM
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Been riding this one since 77 Then and now
 
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Old 03-01-2012, 12:07 PM
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Very pretty bike. Nicely done. I like the dual disc fronts and the mikuni. I don't like the crossover pipe and the oil tank location. Makes me worry about how hot the boys might get in that seat.

I'm wondering if they did any engine work. It looks pretty clean from the pics. Also looks like you got some quality handlebar controls. High quality master cylinder stuff aint' cheap.
 
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Old 03-01-2012, 12:10 PM
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Very cool bike, I love Iron and Shovel, those old schools rock!
 
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Old 03-01-2012, 12:16 PM
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Very nice bike! Love the whole look of it.
 
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Old 03-01-2012, 12:35 PM
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Doesn't that rigid frame combined with mid controls not do for a cramped seating position?
Nice bike, now, go all the way and slam an FL front end in there.
 


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