Tim's sportster isn't a Chopper. Despite how often the term is misused, it's no Bobber either; it's just a modified, late-model Sporty. It's what lately we've been calling a Modder. Like the bikes of many ChopCult members, Tim's was an attainable machine, but one he couldn't leave alone. Luckily for him, he's got some talented friends and he's not afraid to tear into a perfectly good motorcycle and make it his own, then ride the piss out of it.

Owner: Tim Park

Location: Lake Elsinore, CA

Bike name: I've never named her. Let's go with Dork Custom

Engine, year and make, model, modifications: Stock 2009 Harley-Davidson XL883N Sportster

Frame: Stock

Fork: Stock

Chassis mods: Chopped fender struts

Tire/wheel size and style: Front: stock 19" 13-spoke mags, stock Dunlop tire; rear: 16" 13-spoke mags, Metzeler ME 880 Whitewall tire

Favorite thing about this bike: The dependability. New technology equals to 50 lbs of wires amongst others, which makes it a pain to work on sometimes, but I like the fact that I never have to worry about the bike taking a crap while I'm on the road. Modification wise, I'd have to say my favorite thing is the 2-into-1 exhaust. My buddy Wompy built it up with the parts I acquired, after a red Semi drove through my old exhaust on the I-91.

Next modification will be: Tokico caliper and floating rotor for the rear; Brembo front brake reservoir and clutch lever; chain conversion; Rouser style Hella headlight; new rubbers minus the whitewalls; Garmin Edge 500 to get rid of stock speedo (Thanks Mike!); improved tank mount and NRHS 1250cc conversion  

Other mods, accessories, cool parts, etc: Biltwell Slimline risers, grips, and tracker handlebar; speedo & ECM relocated; Bench*Mark Ombligo air cleaner and breather bolts (not pictured); Front Street Cycles fender and Duane Ballard seat. Stuff from Wompy: 2-into-1 exhaust with baffle/end cap; adjustable fender mount; pull-start brass fingers; aluminum fork brace; front Tokico radial mounted caliper; adjustable LED taillight using Biltwell Trumpet exhaust tip and the license plate bracket

Thanks: Wompy for turning quality ideas into great hard products and putting up with my never-ending requests; Bill, McGoo, and Mike D. at Biltwell for their top-notch products and putting me to work when I'm low on cash; Temecula Terry for the tasty beers; Matt the welder from Corona; Duane Ballard and BCM; Front Street Cycle for their great work

Here's a step by step how-to for relocating the ECU:

1. Unplug battery and ECU

2. Chop the four mounting tabs off of the ECU

3. Remove the battery bracket (the one that mounts vertically and holds the battery in place) and toss it away. You won't be able to close the battery cover without doing so

4. Re-route the ECU cable between the battery and the oil bag. Plug in ECU and connect battery

5. Keep the ECU flushed against the battery and snap the battery cover back in its place. It might take some work the first time but you'll get it after a few curse words

6. Run a zip-tie or two through the hole on the frame and the hole on the battery cover. This will hold the battery, the cover, and the ECU in its place