1990 Sportster rebuild

[MagnusB]

Another 1200 Sportster project. Following a "standard" receipt:

- Lowering back and front w/Burly slammer kit
- Biltwell solo seat
- No front fender, bobbed rear
- Smaller tail light and cleaner headlight
- Narrowed Biltwell Keystones with cleanup of switches
- Exhaust wrap
- Removal of blinkers, chain guard etc
- Avon speedmaster tires
- Other general cleanup

Day-to-day updates and inspirational stuff will be posted here: http://cosmonautomatic.blogspot.com/

[MagnusB]

Pictures

I will add pictures soon.

M

[brooklynbomber]

Magnus - Your bike is looking great from the photos on your blog. I did the same thing with my seat too with the chair stoppers, but did it slightly different and came out looking the same. It's such a great way to take care of those studs. Cant wait to see progress!

[MagnusB]

Thanks for the support! I will keep you updated with both progress on the project and inspirational posts along the way.

[MagnusB]

Here are some pictures of the "blank canvas". Not bad at all, actually. The bike has been taken well care of. -Until now.

[MagnusB]

Some pics of the life in the garage. No, it's not coke on the floor. It is pure, norwegian snow.

[Dirt78]

Looking good fellow viking
Are you in Oslo?

[MagnusB]

Looking good fellow viking
Are you in Oslo?

Yes! And you are in "2050"? Your profile pic looks good, we should do some riding in Oslo when the snow is gone!

[Dirt78]

Yes! And you are in "2050"? Your profile pic looks good, we should do some riding in Oslo when the snow is gone!

Yeah, 2050 here. Work in Oslo though, and im riding my bike everyday from early spring to late fall (to work) and i guess we could meet some day. Let me know if you need parts or any help..i might be able to help out.

[MagnusB]

The way the clutch perch was trimmed and shaped looks really good, way to go.

Thanks! It's nice to make some shapes with your own hands and tools.

[MagnusB]

Yeah, 2050 here. Work in Oslo though, and im riding my bike everyday from early spring to late fall (to work) and i guess we could meet some day. Let me know if you need parts or any help..i might be able to help out.

Great! Tell me if you have a mini speedo and/or a small sportster tank. I think my king sportster tank is a bit too large, what do you guys think?

[misfitJason]

Of you go with a hard tail stretch then no it's not too big

[MagnusB]

Of you go with a hard tail stretch then no it's not too big

That would be nice. Unfortunately, it will take a lot of work with the Norwegian authorities to get it registered. That's why I stick with a swingarm solution for now.