Sportster Scrambler Project
#21
Hey I get that totally, I love the old scrambler look. As I told Whylee, I also looked at the Yamaha SCR950. Its a factory version of what you are building, BUT as I told Whylee, it does not have the aftermarket support the HD does.
My long term goal, has become, a big twin cruiser, and a pre 04 sportster, converted to a dual sport. A little more than a scrambler, maybe closer to an "adventure bike". My reasoning is even those dirt roads have some serious holes at times and long travel suspension soaks it up better. But that is for me.
Anxious to see how yours turns out and handles. Still have not seen Whylees dirty yet......
My long term goal, has become, a big twin cruiser, and a pre 04 sportster, converted to a dual sport. A little more than a scrambler, maybe closer to an "adventure bike". My reasoning is even those dirt roads have some serious holes at times and long travel suspension soaks it up better. But that is for me.
Anxious to see how yours turns out and handles. Still have not seen Whylees dirty yet......
Last edited by whylee; 07-03-2019 at 12:50 PM.
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#23
Lol just remembered. When I was in the Army, I bought a new '73 CB450 Honda. Ended up wishing I had bought the scrambler instead, as I spent nearly as much time in the dirt as on the asphalt. The low exhaust of the CB was dragging the ground a lot when I hit rain ruts. Got me stuck a few times because of it too.
#24
Going to run the stock belt for now. I am sure the belt life will be reduced running the bike in the dirt, but I don't think I will put that many miles on it in a year now owning two bikes. Can always add the chain later. Trying to keep this build under $3,500 complete if I can including the $1,700 I paid for the bike. I need to start selling the parts I don't need which could add up to $300-400 for the 3 seats, sissy bar, 2 complete exhaust systems, hyway pegs, 2 chain guards, and misc small pieces. G.B.
#25
I finally was able to find a 18 x 2.5" steel chrome rim that I think will work. I recently bought this Borrani Moto Guzzi 40 hole 18 x 2.5" rim with what looks like a deep drop center. I am hoping this rim will work with the Buchanan spokes I already purchased and lace up with my stock 97' Sportster rear hub. I want to have the rear wheel built up and the tire mounted before I finalize the position of the rear seat loop and rear fender. This rim is coming to me out of the UK so I wont have it for another 1-1.5 weeks.
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#28
That sux the Scrambler was stolen from you. I think that the pipes really make the looks on those bikes. Especially the bigger bikes like the 450's.
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