One more for the cheap seats....Scram-ster!

Then you will have a great place to stand when you are on REALLY steep descents.

To anyone watching this thread I apologize for the pace thus far. The build should be picking up some steam soon. I just got in a pile of parts that I have been waiting for.

As far as I know it is a factory HD part. I love the Storz parts but unless I rob a bank they are a bit out of budget. Unless you know of a bank giving money away....Please tell me you know of a bank giving away money.

montesa,

Thanks for that story. Several years ago I came across a similar story about a man that owned an early 60's Sportster. I don't recall all of the details about the story but there were several picture of the guy sliding his bike through a sandy field, climbing a steep hill and jumping the fully dressed bike (saddle bags,windshield,etc) several feet in the air. Right then and there I knew that I would build some type of dirt worthy Sportster. Hopefully I don't muck it up too badly!!

To those of you watching this thread, I seriously apologize for the terribly slow progress. I recently had to move on short notice and it has taken me some time to find a place with a garage. I am now back up and functional (well, I have a garage.. ) and will start posting up again shortly.

One update is that my front 11.5in disc is being cut to match the Honda hub bolt pattern. Will post pics when I get it back.

In other news I have been spending some time planning out this bikes first big trip so there will be an RR once the Scramster is finished. Premature? Perhaps but if I can't ride or wrench on the damn thing, I can at least dream about it.

Finally had some time to get some work done.

Looky what Santa brought me!!! My helper can't resist the bling!! 14.75" Works shocks!!!



Good old stock HD shocks...It's been fun but you gots to go!!!




Out with the old and all that. Time to put on some new legs.


Even dogs with no legs will shun craptastic suspenders. She can't take her eyes off of the Works shocks and for good reason, they are friggin' sweeeet!!!



I rarely talk about stroke in public but I will make an exception here. Check out the stroke length on these puppies.




Holy hell, a Sportster with real ground clearance and suspension travel!! Did a bit of mocking up in order to get a feel for where I want everything.



The front brake rotor is done and I should have it in my hands by weeks end. Also I will be sending out my rear hub and rim tomorrow to be laced. I was going to do it myself since I have built a ton of wheels in the past but with my current schedule I have to pic my battles and I would rather tackle the exhaust next.



Happy fathers day to the dads reading this thread!!!

Good eye. Bike mechanic for nearly 25 years.

Okay, so I have been working on other projects recently...Thought I would share one until I get around to updates with the Scramster.

I needed a rack to hold my MTB gear for a recent trip to NC so I figured I would make one since the ones available in the aftermarket are either super small or expensive.

For the record I tend to measure for fitment and eyeball the rest of the shit like the radius in the bends,etc. Easier to do if you have great equipment...I do not.

First bends in the 1/2 in stock. I know that solid stock is overkill for most racks but this one will eventually have a bicycle mounted to it soooo...





Made some plates out of flat stock, drilled the holes and started welding...




Plates all welded up



Front crossbar welded..



Rack all welded up, just need to test fit and tap the holed on the bike rack mounting plates.



Test fitting my new rack..




It fit well and is super strong. I gave it a quick rattle can job for the trip.


It held all of my gear and held up to a 2k mile trip. It's a keeper and will be getting powder coated soon. ana

Thanks man. Trying to improve my fab skills a bit.

Progress is slow right now but it will come together soon. I have a small ride planned for the end of September and I am hoping to take this bike.


Sorry to hear about your dad, hope all goes well man. I would love to get another ride in with you. Maybe a mid point meetup where we can ride like hooligans through the mountains?

Good to hear from you man, keep in touch!