Made to Ride: A Harley-Davidson Sportster Story
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
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When Callan was a little kid, his godmother bought him a Harley-Davdison toy motorbike. It sparked his interest and eventual passion for motorcycles.
He’s built a number of vintage Japanese motorcycles and custom builds over the years, although a Harley-Davidson had eluded, until now.
With the budget to afford one and inspired by the 1970s Harley and Chopper scene, Callan bought a 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom in what would be his first custom project with the manufacturer.
The bike uses fenders and gas tank from an 1973 Sportster, while Sideshow Cycles fabricated a custom sissy bar to complete the look.
Along with that, Poli Motor Trimming made a custom seat from the original seat pan, and Callan has also fitted a range of MotoGadget electronics as well as Kellerman indicators.
Пікірлер: 78
I’m a retired Harley mechanic and the sportster is the best and most reliable bike they make, just a little suspension work and you can ride it anywhere
@DiscyBoyo3000
Жыл бұрын
Wow 😮
@V8AmericanMuscleCar
11 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of the early 90s carburated 883. I read that they are very reliable?
@CactusJack252
10 ай бұрын
yes@@V8AmericanMuscleCar
@armandblake
5 ай бұрын
Would it be wise to go for a carbureted one?
It is nice to see a few young riders still get it. Two wheels and an open highway is what it has been all it's about.
I’m 58 & have had 3 Sportsters, currently on a 1995 1200, best bike I’ve ever owned, absolutely love it. Your bike is awesome, looks & sounds great, best of luck with it, new sub here from Philadelphia, Pa USA
@RideJournal
3 жыл бұрын
That's cool to hear mate! Thanks for subscribing also!
Sweet. Good for you. I love Sportsters they still have that old time Harley Davidson feel and sound. Great looking bike.
@RideJournal
3 жыл бұрын
Callan has done such a good job on this build!
Exactly. The simplicity of it , as the guy mentioned
Enjoy that Sportster! She looks to be a beaut!! I loved my Sportsters. The 1200 motor and low end torque made them a blast to ride. Plus I think they are a bike that you can truly make yours and not be like anyone else's bike! Enjoyed seeing your bike!
@RideJournal
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah for sure, there are so many options and directions you can go with them
@kennyh5083
11 ай бұрын
needs some 4" over fork tubes to look and handle perfectly@@RideJournal
Just found this channel, loved this story! Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more stories like this. Greetings from the USA!
Nice Job on that bike! It fits you really well... Also the Story to it makes a lot of sense... Ride safe bro!
Cool bike. These Ride Journal videos are really well done. Keep 'em coming. I'm looking forward to seeing the channel grow.
@RideJournal
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by!
Looks great , sits right , sounds perfect, nice 👍
Awesome looking bike, I ride a Iron 1200 through the same streets in Perth. I've had bigger bike's but there's just something about the 1200 sporties and so much customisation available too. Great video 👍🇦🇺
Really informational! Great video, loved it thoroughly! Keep it up!
I have a 05 1200 custom xl. Super nice bike. I agree with you. Want to keep it the rest of my days.
Really liked this take on the Sporty. I do like the cleaner lines and set up.
I have a 02 1200 Sportster I bought new. Love it. It has V & H pipes, Andrews N-4 cams, Screaming Eagle air intake S&S high fire ignition. I also have a 95 EVO Wide Glide, but ride the sporty 95% of the time. Take care of a Sportster and it will last and be something you pass down to your son.
@RideJournal
3 жыл бұрын
Some nice modifications you've got there!
Enjoy that Sportster. Never sell it. It suits you very well. The bike looks very cool.
Beautiful bike man ✌🏽
All Hail the Mighty Sportster 😎🇺🇲
Verry beautiful love the color! I just recently bought mine and i was wondering where did you got that sissy bar it looks clean and simple love it! Thanks.
How funny I just put my sporty away for the winter a few days ago and sw this video and was going to leave a comment about how much I love the 72 look and then noticed I left a comment last year just after putting my sporty away for the winter hahaha Like he said, never ending. Im thinking next summer about switching to mid controls, swapping to T Bars and a terminator type windscreen to make the sporty into a hooligan street dyna clone
La Sportster es el mejor diceño de la Harley Davidson... Es una motocicleta muy enblematica!!! Gracias a la Sportster Harley Davidson pudo crecer como compañía de motociclistas fue el diceño más vendido a nivel mundial!!!! Yo soy mecánico de motos y puedo decir que la Sportster siempre será la mejor motocicleta que tiene la Harley Davidson... Y es mi diceño favorito de la Harley!!!😎💪🤘🤘👍👍☠️☠️
This is what motorcycling is just enjoy the ride enjoy your bike because sometimes you just want to go out and take a ride.
Nice sissy bar and break lights. Where did you get those?
.. One of the most Beautiful choppers ever seen!!
@RideJournal
3 жыл бұрын
It's a very nice motorcycle!
great simple beauty .. with sportster can’t go wrong if you are looking a minimal bike.
@musicforplants
3 жыл бұрын
handlebars?
Had several sportys and big twins. Put way more miles on the sportys-just too fun to ride. Best one was a 82 sporty, bought new and rode it for 100k with one top end rebuild. Wish I could have that one back. Think I will look for a 72.
Awesome sporty. Love my 1996 XLH1200. it might rattle a few teeth loose and make my ears ring after a tour but it makes me giggle like a school boy every time i find a tunnel:P
@RideJournal
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! That's awesome to hear
I should change to a cruiser soon. I've been riding a Honda CBR but back starts to hurt on long rides
Now you need to put the Iron 10.5 inch shocks on rear....... I do have some 13.5in to put on Iron.....been thinking about it just to try.....and try the 10.5 on my XR
well described , i have an 98 XL1200S , and think the same ....😁
I have 2013 "72" that I'm gonna turn into a true chopper build. Hardtail and all with some real questionable mods. Haha EFI to carburetor conversion.
@RideJournal
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds epic!
got an 05 low and good in traffic which is almost everywhere in nj i think much more sensible if u cant find any" wide open spaces"
13 gallon tank! lol Where do I get one of those because I'm tired of filling mine up every 90 miles!!
@sebastiansteele1994
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@eljeepguylife9360
11 ай бұрын
😂
Who makes the seat...?
I have 3 Dynas, 2 are drag raced regularly. How do I blow off some steam, let my hair down? Ride my completely stock 07 883.
@RideJournal
3 жыл бұрын
Nice mate! Quite the collection
Hey what seat do you have on the bike? I just picked up a 13' seventy-two and the stock solo sucks. I feel like I slide off everytime I punch it I love that two up you have on there.
@11bbasterd
Жыл бұрын
@@Unjust1 fuck me wish i would have seen that I just ordered a la pera. Possibly had to sell of a first born child.
Can you say extactly what is the handlebar brand and model? Please🙏🏻 thanks.
Nice bike, where did you get the handlebars from?
@puravidamotorcycle
3 жыл бұрын
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@puravidamotorcycle
3 жыл бұрын
Vero nce bike, where did you get the handlebars ?
I have a 06 Harley Sportster 1200.low. I’m looking for a place to buy a pair of 16 inch ape hangers and a 1.5 inch lift. If anyone knows where I can go can you tell me please
Hey hey what is that speedometer please ❤️
I like the 2003 and earlier style, but that's a good looking Sporty. What tank did you say that you had on it? I have a Softail tank on mine. Beside the fact that you can ride farther on it, it looks good, and it has a working gas gauge. I love that seat? What is it, and where can I get one? I'm curious if they're made for earlier models, too. I want one. That's a '72, right? I know that model comes with mini-apes, but is that a different set? It looks like you have a different set of levers on there. There aren't any clear shots, though. I like that sissy bar, too.
@RideJournal
3 жыл бұрын
I believe Callan said it was a '72 tank/fender kit. The sissy bar was custom made, and the seat is also custom made using the original seat pan
How tall are the guy?
I prefer sportster, I've had three; a xl1200 Fatboy style, a xl1000 and a xlch fitted with an evo motor, (still own that one).
That looks scary as hell driving on the wrong side of the road 😅
I have a 88 candy brandy winred
My guy said it had a big 13 gallon tank, yeah i bet it was big lmao
@tubedude54
3 жыл бұрын
Thinkin he meant liters...
how tall are you please? :D
I love Sportsters but at 6'3" I'm a little too tall so it's the Road King for me.
@antoniosamuels6157
Ай бұрын
6'7 and can fit fine with forward controls
Did he say a "13 gallon tank on it"?? No sir, No it did not 😂
Sportsters are harder to ride than the big twin because of the higher center of gravity.
is that helmet legal maaaaate
Norm bike . Sit down and go.
Too much up talking.