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Old 11-16-2021, 08:55 PM
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Found these pics looking for Iron Heads and absolutely dig this bike. What can you tell me about it? Looks like an aftermarket hardtail frame. Would love to own something like this for around town. Can’t imagine how it must sound with those pipes…glorious, I am sure.
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That’s pretty cool, my only question would be why does it need its own fire extinguisher?

 
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To put out the fires those Exhaust pipes cause. LOL
What year is the Sporty?
1974 was my first ride. Nice ride
 
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I can tell you that would be fun to ride for about a half an hour then my old body wouldn't take it anymore. I can tell you either it was just rolled out of the garage after building, or it never gets ridden.
 
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I think that may be a fuel bottle and not a fire extinguisher. It does look like it was just finished. Assuming the build is solid, I would buy something like this in a second. Whoever did the build, has a good eye for design. The only thing I would change is the tank graphic. I really dig how everything is exposed and the engine is the centerpiece.
 
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I would swap out the tank for a real Peanut or Mustang and better graphics.

I like it though.
 
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That is a 1984 or '85, Sportster Engine, in an Aftermarket Frame...
Won't run for **** with those Pipes.. Period... Hope there is an Electronic ignition on it...as that coil will destroy early Ignitions (like Points)
I like it... But...More Show than Go...
At least a pair of cocktail shakers..... oh, and the Ignition would have Me scrutinizing it ...

I sure would be wondering how it is Titled... Legally I mean!!!

I only acquire H-D's with a Real Harley Title.. which would require the Original Neck Section at Minimum...
 

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I see aftermarket Vulcan Engineering triple trees
but I can't identify the hardtail kit/frame. It is
similar to a Kraft Tech Frame, but the unique
curved bend is in the opposite direction from the Kraft Tech.

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Originally Posted by Racepres
That is a 1984 or '85, Sportster Engine, in an Aftermarket Frame...
Won't run for **** with those Pipes.. Period... Hope there is an Electronic ignition on it...as that coil will destroy early Ignitions (like Points)
I like it... But...More Show than Go...
At least a pair of cocktail shakers..... oh, and the Ignition would have Me scrutinizing it ...

I sure would be wondering how it is Titled... Legally I mean!!!

I only acquire H-D's with a Real Harley Title.. which would require the Original Neck Section at Minimum...
i didn’t realize you had to have the frame S/N to have a Harley title. Is that the reasoning? Good to know and may prevent me from buying something like this.
 
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As for looks ,yes it looks great. To bad builder can not figure out how to do exhaust. That looks cool but sucks. Might be a bit hard to ride but dam will it get looks at the bar.
 
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