Lil' T's XL Sportster Hardtail Bobber Conversion Build

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.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Harley-Davidson
• Sportster
• Hardtail
• Conversion
• XL
• Bobber
• Chopper
• Springer
• Build
• Your
• Own
• Kit
• SS
• Timing
• Cover
• Ape
• Hangers
• Chrome
• Flat
• Black
• Fender
• Solo
• Seat

[ernofsteel007]

killer lookin bike man, you guys are definitely the real deal.

[BEOSChops]

@ernofsteel007 Thanks, Brutha

[amaniac64]

how do you raise the tank? apparently it cant be done here in aus? maybe we are just lazy...

[BEOSChops]

@amaniac64 There is more than 1 way to skin that cat. One way is to simply move the front frame mount to the top of the backbone tube of the frame. Another is to just length the front mounts on the tank.

[mindthreat44]

Is this bike finished yet? Would love to see a video of it finished

[BEOSChops]

@mindthreat44 Yes, it was finished, but he rode the poop out of it until the motor locked up before we could get video of it running and now it is tore down for rebuild. Sorry! Was vid I wanted also! --Al

[Vegashooter1968]

We make Handlebars too if your interested. Denver's Choppers 702-349-8311 or choppers2k@aol.com

[BEOSChops]

@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.

[pyrosbeer]

do you sell those apes my email----- boomersatellies@yahoo.com

[BEOSChops]

@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.