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10-20-2007, 12:55 PM
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COB
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Hillsburrito, Or
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Change of plans
Well, another change of plans. I came across a 1200 Sporty engine for next to nothing. After looking at making my XS650 a bobber the cost was starting to get above what I wanted to spend on that bike. I don't like to build something I am upside down in from the start. So I think I will make a bobber out of the Sportster and make my XS into a Street Tracker. In other words, sorta back to square one.
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10-20-2007, 01:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: The Chosen Spot, Western NY
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Well, at least you are flexible.
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10-20-2007, 01:28 PM
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Steve
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sacramento, CA & Reno, NV
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazoo
Well, another change of plans. I came across a 1200 Sporty engine for next to nothing. After looking at making my XS650 a bobber the cost was starting to get above what I wanted to spend on that bike. I don't like to build something I am upside down in from the start. So I think I will make a bobber out of the Sportster and make my XS into a Street Tracker. In other words, sorta back to square one.
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Well, keep us informed as I am always entertained by your adventures whether is here on on the 1130 site
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10-20-2007, 02:37 PM
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COB
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Hillsburrito, Or
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DiamondLil
Well, at least you are flexible.
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Only because I can only justify spending so much of the family resources on my motorcycling. If it was up to me I would spend all my money on motorcycles and skiing. For some reason I think the family would frown on that. |
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10-20-2007, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Originally Posted by Gazoo
Only because I can only justify spending so much of the family resources on my motorcycling. If it was up to me I would spend all my money on motorcycles and skiing. For some reason I think the family would frown on that.
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Danged responsibilities! |
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10-20-2007, 08:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 212
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That sporty motor will open a whole lot of different possibilities for a frame. I dare say it's one of the most common powerplants for these conversions/builds.
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10-20-2007, 10:45 PM
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Adminimum
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Rockies
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Gazoo... Very much looking forward to any progress reports!
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10-21-2007, 05:06 PM
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COB
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Hillsburrito, Or
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I got the sporty motor for $500. You can't even get the primary for a big twin build for that price. The rest of the stuff is reasonably cheap and easy. Should be fun.
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10-21-2007, 05:15 PM
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......My Title......
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Lake of the ozarks, MO
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good luck on your build! here's some pictures of my first sporty build, it wasn't custom or anything but it was still nice to have actually built something (with help from my dad)
Post pictures of past Bikes
edit: I just noticed you posted in that thread so you've already seen it. 
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10-25-2007, 09:37 AM
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BatRod
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Plano
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Here is an idea for you.....
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