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rangerearthpig

Part of the Furniture Now
Jan 5, 2014
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I've had a couple comments on my avatar. It does have drag PIPES, so I would think it qualifies for a general topic on a pipe forum. :lol:
Gents, meet the other lady in my life: Betty Boop. She's a 1988 Evo Sportster, bored to 1200cc, on a rigid frame. I'm not normally much into chrome, but it just adds to the 50's look I like in an old style bobber.
I don't have the money to spend on classic cars or street rods, so this is my fix. Scored her for $4000, and she has been worth every penny. We make the local car shows when we can.
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oldredbeard

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 20, 2012
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Sweeeeet!!! Sporsters make excellent bobbers. My last one was many years ago, an iron head, left side shift four speed on a rigid. Thanks for sharing the full size pics.

 

ssjones

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May 11, 2011
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I'm a fan of bobbers, so there is lots to like there:

- shotgun pipes - my absolute favorite on an HD

- closepin springs!

- Z-bars

Cool!
Here's my bobber, a '66 Triumph Bonneville. Hardtail (+2")frame, no battery. Biltwell bars and seat. The picture in my avatar is the seat and my favorite AC/DC song, it's actually quite comfortable to ride, as long as watch out for potholes and railroad tracks. It is loud, leaks oil like a sieve and gets me puzzling looks from the yuppie riders in my town, but thumbs up from the old guys. My buddy and I built it in his shop.


 

captainian

Might Stick Around
Dec 21, 2013
57
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gotta love a masculine bike! my uncle has one of these
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(just a similar found on the web i dont have the original in a photo)
i loved to ride shotgun as a child heheehee

 

blueeyedogre

Lifer
Oct 17, 2013
1,552
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Never been one for Harleys but that is a damn nice custom. I have one of the few goldwing cafe bikes and love the nostalgic look on bikes.

 

rangerearthpig

Part of the Furniture Now
Jan 5, 2014
858
1
@ssjones: Nicely done! Old school, old school, old school. LOVE IT!
@capt: That sidecar is SWEET!
Thanks for the compliments, all.

 

bentmike

Lifer
Jan 25, 2012
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Love that 50's bobber look! Nice job. I ride bicycles as well as motorcycle so I've got no problems with a hardtail setup. The Sportster just simply works in that configuration.

 

piperl12

Part of the Furniture Now
Apr 7, 2012
970
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Welcome Ranger, I spent some time with you guys when I was in the Canadian Airborne Regiment back in the 80's at Fort Benning. We did an exchange and jumped with you guys. Got my American wings that week. Great guys, great party. Proud to wear my Ranger wings on my uniform. Love the bike, I have a sporty too, not a Bob but she is my "other woman". Welcome to the board these guys are a great bunch.
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anglesey

Can't Leave
Jan 15, 2014
383
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Gorgeous engine bud. Used to have similar pipes on a 750 virago, made the sound like the devil, I'm glad you dont live near me :p I'm jealous, I'd love to give that a spin on a summers day, though not on the roads round here with that frame!

 

rangerearthpig

Part of the Furniture Now
Jan 5, 2014
858
1
Thanks again for the compliments. She's a fun ride.
@piperl12: Great looking bike, amigo! We may have crossed paths. I was also in during the 80's. But, a party at Ft. Benning? With Rangers? Do they have those? :rofl: Thanks for your service!

 
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