Harley Davidson Sportster to Hardtail Bobber Fabrication Build in 20 Minutes

The new project features a 2000 Harley Davidson Sportster 883, transformed into a classic Hardtail Bobber style. I'm dividing the build into three detailed videos: the first dedicated to fabrication, the second focusing on electrical and mechanical work, and the third dedicated to the paint job and assembly.
If you've got questions or comments, drop them below, and I'll do my best to reply to every single one.
#harleydavidson #hardtail #bobber #bobberbuild #bobberbike

[@CrazySpikesOfficial]

Wished I got the money, place, tools and most of all, the knowledge to build something like this.. Perfect video.

[@chuckiepeoples]

It’s all about time, man. We all can do this if we actually want to do so.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@Moordu]

My dude, watching you building these bikes is like watching Michelangelo painting. Respect! Keep 'em comin'!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate that!

[@miftahfarid6831]

i give applause because you are solo player

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks I try to do everything myself!

[@Biker_Fett]

Absolutely Bob on mate. Looking forward to the next update

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate it! Next one coming soon.

[@rene-yvescote3954]

It doesn't get any better that that. You used top notch quality material and fabricated very precises brackets and parts. Congrats. People of the internet should use your video as an how to properly built a Bobber. René from Québec Canada.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you René! I appreciate the comment and support!!

[@peterdocter4659]

Curious to see the next steps, nice vid man, high quality and no bullshit!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks dude! Appreciate the support. Working on the next one now, shouldn't be too long.

[@butchrasmussen6520]

Very nice, I got a 2009 1200C going under the torch, that style is exactly what I’m looking for,

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you! Have fun with your project, you're going love it when it's done.

[@charlievaughan-xq4ok]

Nice work keep it up you have a great eye for things so much natural talent will definitely be watching more

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks Charlie I appreciate it man!! Now stop being a p***y and get your a** over here and we can go for a ride.

[@SimplesmenteMoto]

You are building a masterpiece. Great work

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!!

[@roderickscapillati2839]

Brilliant workmanship!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!!

[@cobysgarage3085]

Sweet build man! Makes me miss my ol hardtail sporty I’d like to see a walk around of bar set up springer length and all the ins and outs it’s killer keep up the bad ass work

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate your kind words. I'll definitely do a full walk around and a couple of ride videos once the series is complete.

[@grahampawson1502]

Brilliant build , excellent work 🤙😎👏

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!!

[@guitarhero781]

You are an inspiration mate! Wishing you good the best!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank man I appreciate it!

[@thefreshprinceofbelfast6228]

You sir, are an artist

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks I appreciate the compliment!

[@CbassGSX400S]

made it look so easy! its like you did it in 1 afternoon!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hahaha thanks man, it's the magic of TV

[@aatullberg]

This is awesome! Subscribed! Can’t wait to watch this build!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks for the support I really appreciate it!!

[@twopencemoto4759]

Great build man! Excellent content and easy pace to watch. Sometimes background music takes away from the video. Great job!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you! I appreciate the support

[@JakobKaizen]

This vid made me regain so much confidence and trust in myself to finish my Night Rod Special build this winter/spring! Not anywhere near the levels of building and fabrication that you demonstrate in this video, but the bike is basically tore down to frame and motor right now. Waiting for parts to arrive before coating, paint and finally assembly! Love the content, subbed. Cheers mate!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks dude I really appreciate the support. I'm glad it gave you motivation to get back on it and waiting for parts sucks! No matter how hard you try youre always missing something lol Keep at it and you'll be riding it this summer!

[@B.O.S.H_music]

Fantastic work mate!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks mate I appreciate it!

[@muzzaanddrewsyoutubechanne7320]

Very nice. Can't wait for part 2

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks! Part 2 is already out, it's on the engine however part 3 should be out soon which is paint and final assembly.

[@bomcdaniel3005]

Love that transformation

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks! Stay tuned for the final.

[@willanthony2808]

Beautiful work!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!!

[@alexanderthesk8160]

Great Bike and great videos. Thanks bud.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks dude for the continued support!!

[@tedschuurmans]

Great video man !! A lot of craftsmanship. I'm building board tracker from a 1987 sporty 883. Picked up some ideas. Can't wait to see the next vid !!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

That's awesome!! I'm glad you picked up a few ideas, have fun with your project! Are you going to race it?

[@tedschuurmans]

@@Ed_the_Brit yeah, on the streets ;-) But first I have to finish it. Videos such as yours light up the fires, it sat for 4 or 5 years now, but I'm building again !

[@Ed_the_Brit]

@@tedschuurmans that is awesome! Good luck with the project and have fun with it. Hopefully you get it done in time for this summer!

[@ronzeller1647]

Absolute Fire!!! Awesome 🔥🔥🔥

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate it!

[@osirisfilmproductions]

Fantastic stuff cant wait for pt2

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you ! Part 2 is already out. Working on part 3 right now

[@stack_sge2477]

Good Job man. So much handmade Stuff. Awsome!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate it!!

[@user-qn9kk5qt3r]

Very nice project, I'm waiting for more!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks bud, I'm working on it!

[@dewaoka5582]

Very patient and talented man. aplause from Bali island

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hello and thank you!

[@markurbancowboy]

Amazing talent when you can build something like this with your bare hands!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks dude I love building them!

[@troymanning3150]

Another amazing build!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@Matheusfelipe883]

Perfect Job 👏👏👏

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@devm.9189]

Even though we don't celebrate christmas here where I live, a big THANK YOU for pooping in my recommendations and giving such a beautiful christmans and new year gift!! Also, A very happy New Year to you!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

That's awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and Happy New Year to you as well!

[@Sparky78739]

Absolute killer 883👌🤟👍

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!!

[@CafeRacer1004]

What skills! You Can be proud👍

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@GRIM.2002]

This soooo rad I just got the same bike and want to do the same thing !, your rad bro keep riding !

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man! Have fun with your project! What hardtail are you going to use?

[@Triple6customs]

Killing it again

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate the support!

[@m-zurowski]

Hot Damn! That's a nice result!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks buddy!

[@Kinky_Wizzard]

Looking Epic

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@vaclav_nekvapil]

this looks like you very well know what you're doing... 🙂 I really like this video, it's nice to watch a person who can do this.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you I appreciate the compliment!

[@justinturner4850]

Awesome work!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you I appreciate the support!

[@twakstar8041]

You the best bro create some beautiful builds 💯🔥✌🏽

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate it!

[@michaelhill4015]

looking badass

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@danielgonzalez2043]

You are a mad scientist love this video definitely subscribing!!!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you for watching and subscribing I really appreciate it!

[@kikeragaglia3629]

You are a genius!!!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@luanrossi]

amazing work dude!!!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@dmitry2665]

My friend, greetings from Russia! My respect to the Master!
👍

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hello and thank you for the support!

[@aztec_rider1]

Great job

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@nohemicapetillo5275]

Awesome dude!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks bro!

[@PerukanTimpuri]

Looking good🔥

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@97420Chris]

Sweet build bro!!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks dude!

[@user-bl4xv4dx2t]

That looks so badass....

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@tex9280]

Big G'day from Down Under 🇦🇺
Some great content there, keep it up💪👍
May all your days be Harley days🖤🧡🖤
Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you so much for your kind words I appreciate the support!

[@grigoriypechorin7502]

Great job, great result!👏👏👏🔝

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@grigoriypechorin7502]

@@Ed_the_Brit Any time! Cheers!

[@jasonlawrence8302]

very impressive!! skills that pay the bills!!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@sonnyrico]

That battery fit in there perfectly

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I do my best!

[@markduncan6690]

I would never be able to pay for a Custom Bike like this! ,

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Never say never everything is possible you just have to put your mind to it

[@anton_tal]

This is excellent work! the bobber turned out decently!👌

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@usmclee65]

That was great !

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@theskullinside666]

Damn!!!! This is such a cool project!! 😮🔥

[@theskullinside666]

I have a quick question tho 6:57
Why did you hack off part of the mudguard that's in line with the chain? Wouldn't that make it more easy for the chain to rub up on the tire?

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you dude!!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

I removed that piece of the fender because the rear tire is as wide as I can possibly go with only a quarter of an inch clearance. Now obviously the fender/mudguard is wider than the tire so it would have interfered with the chain so I had to cut a relief in it for chain clearance. The problems of running oversized tires lol

[@theskullinside666]

@@Ed_the_Brit ah!! Makes sense! thank you for sharing 🙏🏽😀

[@penungmaryoko6687]

Apik banget mas
Joss tenan
Sayang nang negaraku.....motor koyo ngene ikih luaraang banget

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@faizalhafiz1860]

Nice work dude

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man!

[@KINGKBS]

You made a nice video it was very inspiring but next time please do tell whatever you are doing as didn't understand fully about the bike and I was watching this video for knowledge

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man! I do plan to do tutorials/ how tos on future builds.

[@wadewatson3061]

Wow, nice skills man !!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks dude! I appreciate it!

[@1214rock]

JAJAJJAJA UNA LOCURA MAN......CUANDO EMPEZASTE A CORTAR LA TAPA ME AGARRO UN INFARTO.........INCREIBLE...EXELENTE TRABAJO

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hahaha thanks man I appreciate the compliment!

[@paultaylor4260]

Great video

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you for watching!

[@toddwilliams7534]

Great video, i like the non talking content, easy to follow and see through to the end. What pipes are you running and also what forward controls are those?

[@jac6568]

Cool, good for you. Think you've done this kind of work before

[@Ed_the_Brit]

HAHAHA Thank you!

[@DonYang73]

Amazing

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@120010859333]

Great ! Just Great....

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@ahmedzazou7656]

انت عامل شغل خطير ومجهود ووقت رهيب 😊

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you

[@uwemeffle8057]

Great video and build 😎👍if you could please tell me where you purchased your gas tank from ? thanks

[@digitalmayasolutions]

sick..🤩

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@EazyDuzIt187]

Most Excellent 👌🔥🔥

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@defqon9601]

Very interesting and educational :)

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks for watching!

[@erictavenner5256]

Amazing build and love the editing style .

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks dude I appreciate it!

[@anthonyscocco1495]

Hey Ed, Nice build! I like the wheel and tire combination. Can you share what brand and size wheels and tires you used?

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you! Yes absolutely the wheels are : 40 spoke 16x3 Moto Iron tubeless wheels front and rear and the tires are Kenda K761 dual sport 150/80-16 80% on road 20% off road front and rear. Hope that helps!

[@rocky2195]

Good skills bro but it brakes my heart seing a good bike like the Sportster going handicaped.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate it! And don't worry it was not a good example, it is going to be way better when it's done.

[@om80176]

super travail j adore

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!!

[@racr737373]

My friend, your work is amazing, please keep making sensational motorcycles, I am a big fan of bobbers, especially Harleys, and with the springer hub it is spectacular, please excuse me, I don't speak English and use Google Translator to write

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Nothing to excuse, I appreciate you taking the time to comment and thank you I'm definitely going to continue building!

[@tomo8017]

Good job

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@tomo8017]

Waiting for part 2​@@Ed_the_Brit

[@Ed_the_Brit]

@@tomo8017 waiting on parts, everything is on backorder. Should be out in a couple of weeks.

[@vanwagner176]

Wow, nice work. Nice video, nice bike 🏍….
Waiting for the second video.
Please, give us some exhaust sound 😆

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hahaha thanks man I appreciate it! And yes there will definitely be exhaust sounds. Come the summer, I will also do some ride videos with nothing but sound.

[@sjosephh]

awesome

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@martinjamesdesigns3748]

Dude great work! I’m starting a hard tail project for my next one! What’s the name of the tires? I love the tread
🤙🏼

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you! The tires are kenda k761 dual sport 80% on road 20% off. Good luck with the project I will definitely be checking it out

[@gmatty2975]

As soon as I saw the quality of the Fabrication work.... Its a Sub from me! ;0)

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you! I really appreciate the support

[@ajscm6748]

I could see this channel getting big!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks bud I'm hoping!!

[@Cripilegrandgourou]

Best bifore

[@Ed_the_Brit]

ok!

[@paulfrench6076]

Nice fab work...with the hardtail how much stretch did you get? I am reviewing different hardtails and i noticed you used chain as final drive...i want to keep mine belt drive...hopefully i can get a hardtail with 2 to 4 inch stretch and use a longer belt. Anyhow cant wait for the next vids...keep up the good work. Paul from Australia.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hi Paul, Is a TC Bros hardtail with 2 inch stretch so will work with a extended belt. I would highly recommend them, they are very well made. Thanks for watching I appreciate the support!

[@wahyupratama2782]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@brandoncouture9316]

What type of welder do you have and what wire do you use with it ? Awesome vid bud thx

[@glennstatham960]

You do you, those huge wheels look out of proportion on a little bike like a sporty.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Ok

[@muhammadjameelshareef8991]

Damn looks like fun

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Yes! I enjoy the whole process.

[@tomdangerfield1532]

Great build!! Where did you get the hardtail from? Im based in the uk and always wanted to do something similar

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you! The hardtail is from TC Bros @tcbroschoppers here in the USA. I would imagine they do international shipping they are really hi quality so it would be worth looking into if your trying to find one.

[@ariefahannadeanova6225]

woww...its cool bro,,i like

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you! Stay tuned for the final coming soon.

[@Waldinne]

Cara que trabalha incrível meus parabéns mano continue postando mais do seu trabalho isso é muito legal 😎

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate the support!!

[@fernandobadillo726]

I love it bro

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man!

[@acartoon3]

nice bike

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@barrymcaulkiner]

Hey man which front end and hard tail kit did you use? Looks awesome

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks dude! The front end is 2 inch under Moto Iron springer and the hardtail is TC Bros (it's their narrow one).

[@michaelgalarza9119]

🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Ed_the_Brit]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@andreastreichel261]

Mega cool 😎grüsse aus Berlin👍

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hello and thank you!!