Greasy Dozen build intro

I'll be using my '01 883 sportster for this build.

Here is how it stands...

And that is the latest sketch for the build, it may evolve a bit from here depending on what the build wants.

but for now, its looking like a classically inspired race bike. Kickonly, magneto, oil bag cowl/cafe seat, custom pipes, and all that jazz.

One in a Dozen

I have been selected as one of the dozen in this years Greasy Dozen.
I will be posting regular updates here and on chop cult of the build, enjoy the ride.

I would like to thank the sponsors.

www.Biltwell.com @biltwell

www.burlybrand.com @burlybrand

www.chopcult.com @chopcult

www.feltraiger.com @feltraiger

www.indianlarrymotorcycles.com @indianlarrymotorcycles

www.kickstartcycle.com @kickstartcycle

www.kundratickustoms.com/ @kundratickutoms

www.ledsledscustoms.com @ledsledcustoms

www.LowbrowCustoms.com @lowbrowcustoms

www.lowsidesyn.com/  @lowside_magazine

www.mooresensible.com/

www.digthelid.com/  @oldschoolhelmets

www.oldbikbarn.com @oldbikebarn 

www.Rockandride.com @rockanride

www.showclassmag.com/  @show_class_mag

http://www.speeddealercustoms.com/  @speeddealer

www.spitfiremotorcycles.com @spitfiremotorcycles

www.sscycles.com @spitfiremotorcycles

www.tcbros.com @tcbroschoppers

www.triplesixcrewdeathco.com @triplesixcrewdeathcompany

www.paisanopub.com/wrench/ @wrenchmagazine

I can see my future

The Ironhead is out and on its way to Japan, so now its time for the next. The '01 sportster that I picked up earlier this summer will be making its way to the chopping block. I will be building a 'cafe racer' inspired bike from it, for a friend.

It still in the concept phase, but here is where my line of thinking is.

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No matter where the top half of the build ends up, I think the engine cases will get cut down, the oil bag and battery box will be remade to be more pleasing, high and tight 'scrambler' pipes, and probably some clip on bars(comfort depending, no rear sets because of wanting to keep it a 2up bike).

Hodaka Ace 90 tank with custom removable cowl...

Harley Rapido tank with custom removable cowl...

This is going to be a fun (and fast) one!

On to the Next

With the completion of the Ironhead, I have set my gaze on the next projects.
A 76 Triumph T140V will get a revamping this winter, and hopefully I'll get hands on a shovel head that should be a fun project.

To facilitate these projects the Ironhead is up for sale, still gleaming from its last coat of clear.
You can bid on Ebay, or shoot me an offer at Jimmydhorn(a)gmail.com

Ironhead on Silodrome

If I was told at the start of this build that this bike would be featured anywhere I would have laughed and said the next owner must be talented.

But after a long build, in over my head the entire time, I came out on top. Not alone, there was a solid support group around at all times. Even though they never actually got their hands dirty, I couldn't have done it without them. You all know who you are, so thank you. And join me in this victory on Silodrome.

Presenting the Bastard 79 XLCH ironhead

After a year or so of building, painting, braking, welding, scrapping and bleeding here is the 79 ironhead. 

Photos by Scott Meadows

Thanks to everyone who helped, watched, and waited.

Who said new bikes were reliable?

Took the 'new' sporty out this weekend, didn't get all that far. so much for the whole new bike = reliable bike. The previous owner was a big car guy, but knew very little about bikes. I have started down the path of redoing everything he had touched, but obviously haven't gone far enough down that path. But its getting closer, and when its there, I'll have a reliable low miles sporty to rack up miles on.