| Author | Message | ||
     Crusty |
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| Natexlh1000 |
It's fitting that they painted the ironhead olive drab since they are grenades on wheels.  (mine has been apart for 3 years) | ||
| Toona |
That's an actual HD ad? Wow. Must have been done by the same company that did the "cubed" Buell Blast... | ||
| Xl1200r |
(mine has been apart for 3 years) Want another? My '64 CH is for sale. | ||
| Crusty |
The "ad" was made by a friend of mine who rides the piss out of that Iron motor. To him, that Iron motor is the pinnacle of motorcycling. There are faster, better handling, or more reliable bikes out there, but nothing comes closer to conveying the total motorcycle experience for him. He built the Desert Rat after he was sitting in a hoity-toity coffee shop and overheard two "Bikers" discussing how it was too far to ride to Laughlin from LA, and that it only made sense to trailer their bikes. After all, a stone might get kicked up from the highway and chip the paint! Bill was so totally put out by the idea that someone would be afraid to ride a motorcycle because it might show signs of use, that he decided to build a bike that the more use it got, the better it would look. | ||
| Cityxslicker |
What was  What is  I always was partial to the 57 Sporty. | ||
| Gohot |
Except for a badge, and the horizontal red/black painted tank, theres not much to compare. oooop's I forgot the crash bar. (Message edited by gohot on October 29, 2009) | ||
| Cityxslicker |
I still have the laced wheels, solid shocks, fork gaiters and antique dash to fit. This one I will actually ride. A real 57 ? Hell I cant find one running that I could afford. From stock Two into one exhaust Solo Seat, Luggage Rack Larger 4.5 gallon tank (3.3 was stock) Crashbar Round Air intake Howard horn (other side of bike) Headlight nacelle Repop Tank emblem Custom Paint. It adds up fast. I was going to do the motor... but looking at the cost to do that they way I wanted to do it... It made more sense just to get the Buell  |
