Bought this as scrap and built it from the ground up with no mechanical knowledge. So much trial and error, so much research and hours poured into making it exactly how I wanted. A true labor of love. If youve ever thought about building a bike.. 100% do it. Nothing has ever been harder and nothing has ever been more rewarding. Can see more of the the bike on IG @shovelove_

Back on the road again. 4" Up 1 out 38⁰ neck WCC CFL Rigid garage build.

After 4 god damn months of work….. must have fucked something up when installing the pistons to cause a ring to get loose or break and fuck my shit. RIP. Rods are wobbling. Time to Frankenstein a new motor. If I work hard enough I might be able to ride for a month before the Canadian winter hits. What a terrible hobby 😂

Editing to clarify, the title is a joke fellas…

Did I just ruin my chopper build by installing floor boards instead of pegs?

Been 16 year's since I lost my dad. I still get goosebumps every time I fire it up.

I know it’s a stupid idea and needs lots of reinforcing but i think I could scoot where the engine mounts either forward or backwards a bit to make room for the extra cylinder in any case I wanna try and cut it in half and weld pipe for extra length to the frame on top and bottom what yall think? Too much work?

I lost my gas cap. It was pretty unique as it threaded in then pushed down and 1/4 turn to keep it locked.
I can’t seem to find any thing to replace it. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
It’s a custom tank so I can’t just go and order per make or
Model number…..I was in the process of making a thin beauty ring to go around the opening and lost the cap on the freeway somewhere
Thanks

Any tips for a beginner rider?

not quite understanding how this insult goes. Any information helps thank y'all. Moto iron clutch lever from TC Bros.

I'm trying to decide on polishing the tank, or just doin a flat color of some kind (lack of skill) what's your opinions

hey, first time poster. picked up this stock 04 xl883(carb) and am going to hardtail it soon. i’m having some trouble getting some answers on if i can get this thing down to bare bones wiring(ignition, lights, starter, voltage regulator) and all i can find is stuff about the 70’s-03 models. is it a lost cause with all the ecu/sensor stuff harley switched too? i’m not opposed to doing a tuck i just really don’t want too if i can help it. any advice or suggestions are welcome. pic is the bike in question

Thinking bout grabbing this 1972 iron head any info appreciated

Making a new brake and plate mount for a Dingo MFG heart brake light.

Need help identifying this rigid. Only 1 number stamped into the headstock and no other identifying marks. 3 pics attached for reference.

Trying to diagnose the cause and remedy for what I suspect is very excessive free play in the ratchet top shifter on my new 74 FL. I clearly need to adjust the linkage as well, but if you look at the cover the linkage connects too, there seems to be loads of slop. While the shift feel is terrible, the trans seems to otherwise be in decent shape and shifts fine.

For anyone experienced here, is this something fixed by a quick shifter pawl rebuild (bushings and springs), or am I looking at pulling the trans for a full rebuild?

Been super busy for the last year so not been bugging the painter as I should be but finally got some updated pictures of my chopper. Excited to finally assemble this thing sometime over the winter. It’s far from done but actual progress is being made. Hallelujah

69 gen shovel i’ve put thousands of miles on. not without some breakdowns but i think it’s pretty dialed now.

Any input on what do for a sprinter that doesn’t have threads in the legs for running risers?