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Made to Ride: A Harley-Davidson Sportster Story

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3 жыл бұрын

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When Callan was a little kid, his godmother bought him a Harley-Davdison toy motorbike. It sparked his interest and eventual passion for motorcycles.
He’s built a number of vintage Japanese motorcycles and custom builds over the years, although a Harley-Davidson had eluded, until now.
With the budget to afford one and inspired by the 1970s Harley and Chopper scene, Callan bought a 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom in what would be his first custom project with the manufacturer.
The bike uses fenders and gas tank from an 1973 Sportster, while Sideshow Cycles fabricated a custom sissy bar to complete the look.
Along with that, Poli Motor Trimming made a custom seat from the original seat pan, and Callan has also fitted a range of MotoGadget electronics as well as Kellerman indicators.

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@jamespolucha8790
@jamespolucha8790 Жыл бұрын
I’m a retired Harley mechanic and the sportster is the best and most reliable bike they make, just a little suspension work and you can ride it anywhere
@DiscyBoyo3000
@DiscyBoyo3000 Жыл бұрын
Wow 😮
@V8AmericanMuscleCar
@V8AmericanMuscleCar Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of the early 90s carburated 883. I read that they are very reliable?
@CactusJack252
@CactusJack252 Жыл бұрын
yes@@V8AmericanMuscleCar
@armandblake
@armandblake 6 ай бұрын
Would it be wise to go for a carbureted one?
@SpaceGringos3D
@SpaceGringos3D Ай бұрын
@@armandblakeif you’re willing to watch a few KZfaq tutorials and get some knowledge from an old mechanic, it’s the best decision you could make. No need for an electronic tuner with new mods either.
@davidkeck1878
@davidkeck1878 7 ай бұрын
It is nice to see a few young riders still get it. Two wheels and an open highway is what it has been all it's about.
@jimmansi1187
@jimmansi1187 3 жыл бұрын
I’m 58 & have had 3 Sportsters, currently on a 1995 1200, best bike I’ve ever owned, absolutely love it. Your bike is awesome, looks & sounds great, best of luck with it, new sub here from Philadelphia, Pa USA
@RideJournal
@RideJournal 3 жыл бұрын
That's cool to hear mate! Thanks for subscribing also!
@hyenaman007
@hyenaman007 5 ай бұрын
Exactly. The simplicity of it , as the guy mentioned
@brianminkc
@brianminkc 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet. Good for you. I love Sportsters they still have that old time Harley Davidson feel and sound. Great looking bike.
@RideJournal
@RideJournal 3 жыл бұрын
Callan has done such a good job on this build!
@jd9308
@jd9308 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy that Sportster! She looks to be a beaut!! I loved my Sportsters. The 1200 motor and low end torque made them a blast to ride. Plus I think they are a bike that you can truly make yours and not be like anyone else's bike! Enjoyed seeing your bike!
@RideJournal
@RideJournal 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah for sure, there are so many options and directions you can go with them
@kennyh5083
@kennyh5083 Жыл бұрын
needs some 4" over fork tubes to look and handle perfectly@@RideJournal
@radconusa3164
@radconusa3164 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great , sits right , sounds perfect, nice 👍
@paullesho2693
@paullesho2693 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 05 1200 custom xl. Super nice bike. I agree with you. Want to keep it the rest of my days.
@vinjofin1972
@vinjofin1972 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy that Sportster. Never sell it. It suits you very well. The bike looks very cool.
@ericweber1969
@ericweber1969 2 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel, loved this story! Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more stories like this. Greetings from the USA!
@Nightraincruiser
@Nightraincruiser 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Job on that bike! It fits you really well... Also the Story to it makes a lot of sense... Ride safe bro!
@garyshinn4626
@garyshinn4626 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 02 1200 Sportster I bought new. Love it. It has V & H pipes, Andrews N-4 cams, Screaming Eagle air intake S&S high fire ignition. I also have a 95 EVO Wide Glide, but ride the sporty 95% of the time. Take care of a Sportster and it will last and be something you pass down to your son.
@RideJournal
@RideJournal 3 жыл бұрын
Some nice modifications you've got there!
@daveco1270
@daveco1270 3 жыл бұрын
Cool bike. These Ride Journal videos are really well done. Keep 'em coming. I'm looking forward to seeing the channel grow.
@RideJournal
@RideJournal 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by!
@markjulianoriginalhooli2217
@markjulianoriginalhooli2217 2 жыл бұрын
All Hail the Mighty Sportster 😎🇺🇲
@freyatilly
@freyatilly 7 ай бұрын
Really liked this take on the Sporty. I do like the cleaner lines and set up.
@timfinning
@timfinning 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome looking bike, I ride a Iron 1200 through the same streets in Perth. I've had bigger bike's but there's just something about the 1200 sporties and so much customisation available too. Great video 👍🇦🇺
@jd-bl9ou
@jd-bl9ou 24 күн бұрын
so cool
@uvwevwevweonyetenyeubemuge4036
@uvwevwevweonyetenyeubemuge4036 2 жыл бұрын
This is what motorcycling is just enjoy the ride enjoy your bike because sometimes you just want to go out and take a ride.
@Fredstheboy
@Fredstheboy Жыл бұрын
Verry beautiful love the color! I just recently bought mine and i was wondering where did you got that sissy bar it looks clean and simple love it! Thanks.
@Nifilheimur
@Nifilheimur 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome sporty. Love my 1996 XLH1200. it might rattle a few teeth loose and make my ears ring after a tour but it makes me giggle like a school boy every time i find a tunnel:P
@RideJournal
@RideJournal 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! That's awesome to hear
@VikingBagsYT
@VikingBagsYT 3 жыл бұрын
Really informational! Great video, loved it thoroughly! Keep it up!
@Rob-lj1jl
@Rob-lj1jl Жыл бұрын
How funny I just put my sporty away for the winter a few days ago and sw this video and was going to leave a comment about how much I love the 72 look and then noticed I left a comment last year just after putting my sporty away for the winter hahaha Like he said, never ending. Im thinking next summer about switching to mid controls, swapping to T Bars and a terminator type windscreen to make the sporty into a hooligan street dyna clone
@vespinocowboy7610
@vespinocowboy7610 3 жыл бұрын
.. One of the most Beautiful choppers ever seen!!
@RideJournal
@RideJournal 3 жыл бұрын
It's a very nice motorcycle!
@tubedude54
@tubedude54 3 жыл бұрын
13 gallon tank! lol Where do I get one of those because I'm tired of filling mine up every 90 miles!!
@sebastiansteele1994
@sebastiansteele1994 2 жыл бұрын
😂
@eljeepguylife9360
@eljeepguylife9360 Жыл бұрын
😂
@kenster007
@kenster007 2 жыл бұрын
Had several sportys and big twins. Put way more miles on the sportys-just too fun to ride. Best one was a 82 sporty, bought new and rode it for 100k with one top end rebuild. Wish I could have that one back. Think I will look for a 72.
@musicforplants
@musicforplants 3 жыл бұрын
great simple beauty .. with sportster can’t go wrong if you are looking a minimal bike.
@musicforplants
@musicforplants 3 жыл бұрын
handlebars?
@shareefsalameh3383
@shareefsalameh3383 2 жыл бұрын
Nice sissy bar and break lights. Where did you get those?
@Timmy1380
@Timmy1380 3 жыл бұрын
I should change to a cruiser soon. I've been riding a Honda CBR but back starts to hurt on long rides
@roadrunner5084
@roadrunner5084 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike man ✌🏽
@rugershooter5268
@rugershooter5268 8 ай бұрын
Now you need to put the Iron 10.5 inch shocks on rear....... I do have some 13.5in to put on Iron.....been thinking about it just to try.....and try the 10.5 on my XR
@TheDorkKnight23
@TheDorkKnight23 3 жыл бұрын
I have 2013 "72" that I'm gonna turn into a true chopper build. Hardtail and all with some real questionable mods. Haha EFI to carburetor conversion.
@RideJournal
@RideJournal 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds epic!
@brewcrew5854
@brewcrew5854 4 ай бұрын
got an 05 low and good in traffic which is almost everywhere in nj i think much more sensible if u cant find any" wide open spaces"
@specialse
@specialse Жыл бұрын
well described , i have an 98 XL1200S , and think the same ....😁
@t.s.racing
@t.s.racing 3 жыл бұрын
I have 3 Dynas, 2 are drag raced regularly. How do I blow off some steam, let my hair down? Ride my completely stock 07 883.
@RideJournal
@RideJournal 3 жыл бұрын
Nice mate! Quite the collection
@marklorenzana7359
@marklorenzana7359 3 ай бұрын
Who makes the seat...?
@RayfordRaySiegel
@RayfordRaySiegel 3 жыл бұрын
I like the 2003 and earlier style, but that's a good looking Sporty. What tank did you say that you had on it? I have a Softail tank on mine. Beside the fact that you can ride farther on it, it looks good, and it has a working gas gauge. I love that seat? What is it, and where can I get one? I'm curious if they're made for earlier models, too. I want one. That's a '72, right? I know that model comes with mini-apes, but is that a different set? It looks like you have a different set of levers on there. There aren't any clear shots, though. I like that sissy bar, too.
@RideJournal
@RideJournal 3 жыл бұрын
I believe Callan said it was a '72 tank/fender kit. The sissy bar was custom made, and the seat is also custom made using the original seat pan
@user-lg6ge8ts4e
@user-lg6ge8ts4e 4 ай бұрын
I have a 88 candy brandy winred
@mrbig5224
@mrbig5224 3 жыл бұрын
My guy said it had a big 13 gallon tank, yeah i bet it was big lmao
@tubedude54
@tubedude54 3 жыл бұрын
Thinkin he meant liters...
@alexserrano1138
@alexserrano1138 5 ай бұрын
Can you say extactly what is the handlebar brand and model? Please🙏🏻 thanks.
@alexserrano1138
@alexserrano1138 4 ай бұрын
How tall are the guy?
@thejerseyj5479
@thejerseyj5479 7 ай бұрын
I love Sportsters but at 6'3" I'm a little too tall so it's the Road King for me.
@antoniosamuels6157
@antoniosamuels6157 2 ай бұрын
6'7 and can fit fine with forward controls
@markjulianoriginalhooli2217
@markjulianoriginalhooli2217 2 жыл бұрын
That looks scary as hell driving on the wrong side of the road 😅
@11bbasterd
@11bbasterd 2 жыл бұрын
Hey what seat do you have on the bike? I just picked up a 13' seventy-two and the stock solo sucks. I feel like I slide off everytime I punch it I love that two up you have on there.
@11bbasterd
@11bbasterd Жыл бұрын
@@Unjust1 fuck me wish i would have seen that I just ordered a la pera. Possibly had to sell of a first born child.
@korbun3235
@korbun3235 3 жыл бұрын
Nice bike, where did you get the handlebars from?
@puravidamotorcycle
@puravidamotorcycle 3 жыл бұрын
.
@puravidamotorcycle
@puravidamotorcycle 3 жыл бұрын
Vero nce bike, where did you get the handlebars ?
@4thinternational283
@4thinternational283 Жыл бұрын
I prefer sportster, I've had three; a xl1200 Fatboy style, a xl1000 and a xlch fitted with an evo motor, (still own that one).
@HouseWashingRick
@HouseWashingRick 10 ай бұрын
I have a 06 Harley Sportster 1200.low. I’m looking for a place to buy a pair of 16 inch ape hangers and a 1.5 inch lift. If anyone knows where I can go can you tell me please
@nolliekwakie712
@nolliekwakie712 Жыл бұрын
Hey hey what is that speedometer please ❤️
@stevenlucas6878
@stevenlucas6878 Жыл бұрын
Did he say a "13 gallon tank on it"?? No sir, No it did not 😂
@lekkendedakgoot3573
@lekkendedakgoot3573 20 күн бұрын
What's this guy's IG?
@lokilik8290
@lokilik8290 Жыл бұрын
how tall are you please? :D
@matrox
@matrox 3 жыл бұрын
Sportsters are harder to ride than the big twin because of the higher center of gravity.
@user-vx4qu5ve9f
@user-vx4qu5ve9f Жыл бұрын
Norm bike . Sit down and go.
@ttmmaacc
@ttmmaacc 3 жыл бұрын
is that helmet legal maaaaate
@danmcneil7181
@danmcneil7181 3 жыл бұрын
Too much up talking.
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