Lil’ T’s XL Sportster Hardtail Bobber Conversion Build
Apr.04, 2011 in
Harley Davidson
Lil’ Tanner gives a rundown of his current build of a 1998 XL Sportster being transformed into a hardtail bobber. Covers major points of the fabrication and features of the build as well as Lil’ T’s plans for the future. Includes commentary by Big Daddy and Lil’ T.
April 4th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
We make Handlebars too if your interested. Denver’s Choppers 702-349-8311 or choppers2k@aol.com
April 4th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
@pyrosbeer Lil’ T made those. His eMail — tanner_rupe@yahoo.com. I think he said he would be willing to make some once in a while.
April 4th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
do you sell those apes my email—– boomersatellies@yahoo.com
April 4th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
@lobzdik I guess the simplest way to put it is that it adds approx. 2″ to the overall wheelbase vs. the stock swingarm. I would say that the most logical zero point for comparison would be center of the swingarm pivot point.
April 4th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
@BEOSChops what do you mean when you say the hardail is 2″ stretched? I mean where is the reference point, where is the zero? thanks
April 4th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
@clairoucha Yes, forks are 4″ under. Yes, hardtail is 2″ stretch, but keep in mind we also build them to spec. so guys can get them in any length.
April 4th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
IS THIS DNA SPRINGER FORK 4″ UNDER ????? THIS HARDTAIL IS 2″ STRETCHED ??? REALLY GREAT VISUAL I M COMIN SOON TO U …KEEP ROCKIN!
April 4th, 2011 at 11:43 pm
It is really kind of a hybrid kit, but is similar to what you get in the Level 3 with the major exception of this conversion added a 21″ wheel and tire.
April 4th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
I’m guessing this would just be a hardtail conversion Level 3 kit with apes? I really want that solenoid mounted starter button. Sick!
April 5th, 2011 at 12:08 am
Kewl. –Al
April 5th, 2011 at 12:51 am
Awesome bike. I’m thinking I may drop off a 07 XL for a very simialr makeover!
April 5th, 2011 at 12:55 am
nice project…like the hat too lol
April 5th, 2011 at 1:55 am
Not a big fan of the bars, but overall it’s awesome!
April 5th, 2011 at 2:54 am
How many tooth belt does it take if you run a belt?
April 5th, 2011 at 3:02 am
It is. We are a re-seller and installer of V-Twin’s hardtails as well as the ones we build in-house from scratch for people that want a special stretch or width or drop seat that you cannot get with the cheaper V-Twin ones.
–Al
April 5th, 2011 at 3:19 am
I am 100% sure that is a Wyatt Gatling hardtail section.
April 5th, 2011 at 4:01 am
Thanks for your question. Any mounting like fender, seat, battery tray, etc. is an upgrade (extra charge option) to the kit. Pricing is on the hardtail page for those options.
–Al 1-515-265-8441
April 5th, 2011 at 4:43 am
so wait… the kit from your site, does that come with the bungs for the seat and fender already welded or is that something that we have to do ourselves?
April 5th, 2011 at 5:32 am
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. –Big Daddy
April 5th, 2011 at 6:14 am
sweeeet…
greetings from Italy!