nor would your back after a few miles on that rigid :>(

 

hells to the know. If I was 17 and had no money. maybe, nah no place for her to ride. lol

 

That is the only reason I would buy it.

 

Two grand is getting every dime out of this scooter. Yeah, it might be old and not too many of them left any more, but these days, there is little value in this vintage Ironhead. And chopping/customizing it decreases value even further, in my opinion.

 

It is NOT a 1200. That is an ironhead sportster. I had three of them. 1000 cc and maybe bored to 1030 max.

randy

 

Would love to have that baby! Buy it man !...b.

 

To each their own, but I am an avid supporter of good front brakes Even if they do clutter up the "appearance" a bit. I'm definitely function over form, here.

 

Musician, I agree as well. Up here in Canada, a motor vehicle must pass a safety standards inspection. if the vehicle came with certain safety items, they MUST be on the bike during the inspection and subsequent licensing. I'm amazed at all the custom rides i see without lights, with a rear drum brake and nothing more. Although it may look cool, you wont get me on something that wont stop. I have had 1965,1968 and 1974 ironhead sportsters and those little beggers will get away from you. Girls bike my a$$. My 65 would blow almost any big twin off the road from 0-70 mph. I want to be able to stop when its over

randy

 

The old drum brakes made you a better rider overall if you survived the first few months and you damned sure learned to use the gearbox and engine braking to max advantage.

 

Total fun to play around with!!