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
TimB1640
speed00kills
wolfsden
rouser
Boylecomm
A whole lot of Good stuff going on!
TemeculaTerry
davidabl
WOMPY
ditto
Lbfam730
suckaduckpunk1
1. He's nuts for real
2. Him and his brother aint afraid of a lil' canine
3. U leave ur hand in his way long enuf, he will smash it with a hammer
4. He's a cougar hunter and has the pelts to prove it
MotoXL
Can you give a little more detail on the pull-start brass fingers?
Wood83
79kz400
speed00kills
Lbfam730
Skyhigh88
jarel
hancock
ibuiltmine
Acewell 2853 I got for 180 shipped and its awesome! about the size of a cue ball
Puker
jamesgs4
jimg
JahSun
AntArrows
blackyck
themaninblack
RepoJoe
OmegaRed
ScottSalyer
Wood80
bfk
jarheadwill
JMunoa
TINO
8iron8man3
SST
I grabbed one of those bags from the Rancho Army Navy store and I love it. Thanks for the idea. I love it on my Triumph! Nice bike dude.
Ansutton21
wikidafro
10watt
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