I Cut My Harley-Davidson Sportster In Half, Hard-tailed It To Build A Chopper, But Now What Do I Do?
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- čas přidán 9. 02. 2021
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In this informative tutorial, Tyler goes over Mikey's 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster Chopper Build end to end and answers the question we have been getting a lot of lately. "Hey, I cut my bike and half and welded up your hardtail kit, but now what do I do? From gas tank and fender mounting ideas, to how to tackle your oil bag, sissy bar, battery box and rear brake location issues. Tyler shows you how easy it is to build the chopper of your dreams utilizing everything we have to offer here at Lowbrow Customs. Our job here is to give you the highest quality parts all while helping you get the job done right. So follow a long and get some great ideas on how you can finish that chopper project of yours.
Some of the many Parts utilized on Mikey's Sportster in this video:
Lowbrow Customs Fab Parts - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/collec...
Lowbrow Customs Sportster Hardtail - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Lowbrow Customs Bolt-on Battery Box / Fender mount for Hardtail - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Lowbrow Customs 10" Chrome T-Bars -www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Lowbrow Customs Chain Conversion Kit - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Lowbrow Customs Frisco Mount Sportster *2.1 Gallon tank - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/collec...
Lowbrow Customs Rear Brake Anchor rod - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Lowbrow Customs Rear Caliper Bracket - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Gasbox 007 Air Cleaner - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Gasbox CV Carb Support Bracket - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Lowbrow Customs / Gasbox Horseshoe oil tank for Lowbrow Customs Sportster Hardtail - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Gasbox Chopper Seat Pan Kit - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Gasbox Universal Battery Box for YTZ-12s - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Gasbox 16" steel fender - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Gasbox Top Motor Mount coil and key relocation - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/collec...
Gasbox Sissy Bars - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/collec...
Mid-USA 4 piston Caliper - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc...
Prism Supply Box Chopper Tail Light - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/produc... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I think the big gap in the custom chopper market is education on chopper building. Videos like these are great, because it actually educates people on how to customize their choppers. So many great bikes, so many great parts, but many people lack the knowledge or feel intimidated by welding and other customization work. If there was a book, or a course, or something that would show the process from start to finish, maybe with a multitude of examples. Like 1. Buying a stock bike (what to look out for, what to avoid, what are some tipps and tricks, how to choose the right engine and make), 2. stripping the parts, 3. what to do first, 4. when to get help, etc, etc... those are just some examples. I would love for something to exist.
Made in Ohio, USA! That's what I need to hear! Thanks Tyler and company at Lowbrow Customs!
i can vouch for the oil tank being an easy install, i did one for a customer over the summer, with pre made tabs it made everything super smooth. mock up, weld, walk away.
I would sure like to see a video on choosing and installing a springer front-end including a brake set-up. That'd be sweet!
we are working on some components / spacers to run front brake on springers now, will come out with in next few months hopefully
Cool, I’ll be on the lookout! Thanks!
or a girder
Very well done. You guys are hands down the best thing out there for the custom bike industry. Nobody puts as much effort / parts / and tech info into helping people create the bike of their dreams. Not to mention the fact that almost every part you talked about was made right here in the good old U.S.A. Cheers ! Guy Speight
Awesome timing. I started looking at hardtail kits again yesterday.
Looking forward to the end assembly and on the road moments. Love these kind of videos, from Europe.
He said “Lowbrowcustoms”
DRIIIIIINK!!!! 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
I’m soo drunk 🥴
Much ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏼👍🏻🤣🤣🤣
i got good and shit faced and spent 1500 on everything
Now what? Well, you listen to a sales pitch lol
Love the video, man. Can’t wait to chop my sporty.
Just a comment of appreciation for making videos and sharing info. Good to see the options out there and how they work. Don’t forget that headlight ;)
Mikey's doing a one off sheet metal fairing with rectangular headlight.. we will keep the build going on here for sure and share the progress
Love this episode - needed more info on what's next especially for a guy that's doesn't know how to wrench and there is no chopper scene here. Chop cult is great but it's better to have an actual video/demo. Thanks boys👌
Great video! I appreciate how you offer parts to allow everyone to do the level of fab they are capable of. I hope to be using more of your parts after this COVID debacle!!!
I JUST DISCOVERED THIS CHANNEL A FEW WEEKS AGO - GREAT COMPANY AND THE PARTS LOOK GREAT TOO - THANKS FOR ALL THE INFO VIDS
Thanks Tyler. It's been a pleasure doing business with lowbrow customs. Thanks for the xmas present.
That "high-low" exhaust looks right and tight!
Id love to see how the bike gets wired doing this myself this winter
If you switch to a dyna S ignition and coil ( lowbrow sells them) and buy a mechanical advance also,, it eliminates the VOES and electronic ignition (black box) I’m doing this myself I got rid of all stock wiring and controls Only stock wiring is the two wires coming from stator to volt regulator and I kept the other wire from volt regulator to the power and power wire from starter to power,, and if u go with push button starter for solenoid (lowbrow sells it) You won’t need starter switch,, Basically 3 circuit breakers 3 way key switch Very slick only bout 10 wires total Awesome set up No turn signals, no horn, just headlight, brake light, and key switch It’s the best sleek chopper wiring I’ve seen,,, And easy to add horn, turn signals later if desired,,,, Only thing that some might not like is because of dyna S ignition with mechanical advance with it there is No Rev limiter,,, Which I like But others might not...
@@msmith1935 gonna have to check that out. I'm building a 96 sportster chopper. No idea how I'm gonna wire it
Look up the how to wire a motorcycle video by Revival Cycles
please do a springer fork instal and a review
Lowbrow rocks
Nice hat.
Awesome parts supply after the hardtail is fitted. I need to learn how to weld I'm thinking. Thanks for all the 🇺🇸 made parts shout outs.
Doing my own build on my youtube channel, love these videos guys! I have used a few Lowbrow customs parts. Quality stuff.
I am currently building an Evo powered rigid 60s/70s style chopper. I think when I'm done I'm gonna do a sporty chopper from scratch. They are cheap to keep and really good looking bikes. BTW... I get a TON of parts from Lowbrow. Great parts and fair prices. Cool bike man👍✌
Great video. Thanks for all the ideas and for the parts.👍
Four-inch overstock fork tubes would look great on that bike. It would give it a great stance without making it handle lousy, or look too gawky. Cheers -- W
Yay new church! Ginger does great work!
A bike like that is gonna survive the motor itself 🤣 the monolithic road chewer that is 💪🏻
i have a 1988 Sportster 1200 that i'm gonna turn into a hard tail so i'll be going through your inventory to check everything out . great video👍
Beautiful lines on this build. I am itching to build something similar after my surgery. Looking forward to seeing the finished ride even though it's been just over a year since this video.
Waiting on paint still
Awsome project 👍
This is almost a perfect bike to me. I want to make lol
This gentleman communicates very well.
Amazing, I have never built my own bike, very interesting to watch. I am to old now for a hardtail, my ass needs shocks, thats why I ride a Dyna lol! Enjoyed the video.
Awesome stuff LB. got a video suggestion, tell Todd to document his 57 build.
Love the bike!
Man I want one soooo bad!!
Love it. I would love to have my sportster 2019 converted by you. Greetings from Berlin!
we are working on 2004 up hardtails that you can do the job yourself! Coming soon!
Nice. Looks great
Wish you guys would do a front end rake if you can do one. I would love to see my sporter have the chopper stance in the front.
Cutting your neck is a whole other ball game and takes a lot patience, math, skill and a accurate Jig. We will definitely look into possibly doing something in the future but can't say when.
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Awesome. Hopefully yall will. It be great if yall would make some sort of kit, ill would definitely buy one. Thanks
I'd love to build a hardtail but I'd be pissing blood after 5 miles with how the roads are here
i need an exhaust like that for my sportster!
Really wish he would've done a start to finish tutorial on this bike. Building one exactly like and would like to know that I'm doing it correctly
To test the power of flex tape I sawed this bike in half!
Love your channel I need work done
This is the best sportster video I’ve seen this bikes just like my 2002 hugger I need parts
I’ve been a supporter for years. Built my first hardtailed sportster when I was 20 with lowbrows help. Building my second now. I’d like to see a video done on wiring and electronics. I’ve used a motogadget to wire delete my sporty. I’m curious to see how you guys go about the bikes brain. Keep it up aloha
We will def try and film the wiring and plumbing of the bike for everyone.
very nice
Cutting in half is a great thing to do to a sportster. Then throw one half in the Atlantic and the other in lake eerie.
What kind of welder do I need to weld up the bungs for the fender tank etc can I use a small home type ?
Can't wait to see it finished! What are your thoughts on running a kicker conversion? Can you ditch the starter and run a small battery with that?
Led sled sells the kicker for these Sportsters hit pay up and get one they rule!
Can you use the custom wiring kit you sell to wire it up? The wiring is the only thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on chopping my '95 sporty.
I need that front exhaust bracket
Jesse at Gasbox is still in developing stages of this clamp. hopefully have it out soon!
Will the stock kick stand work with the lowbrow hardtail? Or do you have to weld a new one on?
I have a 1977 Sportster XLCH, do you make lowering shocks or a type a bracket for lowering the rear?
Do you have to use aftermarket gas tank or can I fab my existing one to fit?
Need more info on the brakes! HELP please! Your webpage says the brakes are not in stock. So how about some info on installing the stock brakes, if that's even possible?
Will the bump start switch work on an ironhead?
Absolutely gorgeous bike, and so much plan to do a build like that. Currently riding a Softail custom. One problem I've found with stock Evo Sportsters is that the stock transmission is under-geared. Meaning that the guys riding them complain that they are running high engine revs when keeping up with our Twin Cam and M8 Harleys. What is needed is a trans and sprocket setup that will give a decent low gear start from 'stop' and also allow lower engine rpms at highway speeds. Any suggestions?
gearing can change that a bit. and front pulley is super easy to get to. Changing the bike to chain drive, you can slap in a different size main drive sprocket easily. www.gearingcommander.com this is a calculator to determine the gearing you want to do for speeds you want.
i like the content . I just bought a sportster to play with my question is how much length will the hard tail kits add?
Here is a review on the hardtail has a lot of the info you are looking for. Cheers. czcams.com/video/b_p7rKM92yU/video.html
What song do you guys use for the intro? I've been meaning to ask for a while now.
10:53
LOL
On a stock 03 sporty would have to add or remove any spacers for rear wheel and brake caliper alignment or would a stock rear wheel/ brake set up transfer over without fuss?
For the rear brake you would need to fab up a tab that would hold your stock caliper in place. some fab will be needed, but it can be used. Also, you will also MAY or may not have to determine the correct wheel spacing depending on the wheel, but can use your stock wheel and axle.
@lowbrowcustoms if I go five over on my Sportster 1200 will I need a longer kick stand, and if so how long of kick stand should I get, Thanks
It really depends on how you want it to sit. 6 over its gonna have a pretty cool lean. Most times people get a custom one made up if they want their bike to sit up right more. Best way is to do some measuring after its changed and get your desired stance.
What size rear tire is that 16” fender on? I have a 2015 sportster I’m installing a new rear fender and sissy bar.
We used a 6 inch wide Gasbox fender. And recommend any 6” fender for this Hardtail. The wheel on there is a 16x3 and it fits well
The sportster platform makes alot of sense for unique individual builds,the only thing that's always made me not like the rigid framed sportsters is the finished product always looks too long,mostly the space between rear wheel and motor and for me throws off the lines of a traditional rigid but also with the understanding that a sportster motor is very compact and wouldn't have good ergonomics if the wheel base was shorter to accommodate the look.anyways,lowbrow parts look quality and won't give you headaches down the road.
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Any idea when the oil tanks will be back in stock? They have been out of stock the past two months or so at least.
hopefully soon, ran into some supply chain issues. with steel etc. sorry for the delay. be sure to sign up for the out of stock notification and you will be notified the minute they come in the building and are ready to ship.
Does anybody know of a good chop video where they cut the frame to go up and out?
I have a 82 ironhead. Is the weld on hardtail the same?
Yes this Hardtail fits 82-03 sportsters
@@lowbrowcustoms do you guys make that weld on with like 2in or 4in stretch. Not seeing it on website
anybody know the name of the song used in the intro?
Chrome that whole Bike up.
does the Lowbrow Customs Sportster hardtail also fit younger models like a 2019 sportster?
we are working on 04-up, reason they dont is the 04-up sportsters are rubber mounted frames. They are in the works though and will be coming soon! keep your eyes peeled
I'm about to buy a sporster to start a bobber project like this one.
The problem is, I am 1.90m tall (6'2")
Should I worry about thar when I start the customization? Or am I too tall for a sporster?
Same situation here
what about a wide rear tire conversion
Is all the fab work done yet?
Can we see a update, “from Lowbrow customs” 🍻?💪🏼🔥🔥🤣
waiting on the paint still.. Will do an update once it gets closer together.
Any updates on this build?
Where are you buying Sportsters for $3k? I am in Oklahoma and they are expensive here.
How do I figure out what frame I need to have a good handling hard tail?
this one specifically we sell is for 82-03 sportsters. This is a great platform to build a chopper with.
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Could you chop a Vulcan?
I am assuming that your Sportster treatment wiring kits would work with the hardtail?
They should work, you may have to get additional wire for extending possibly depending on certain locations you are trying to move key switches and or what not, but that kit is very helpful. Also depends on the year bike. if it doesn't fall in the year range that we offer it may be missing a component for certain things. So keep an eye on that.
I just installed the sportster treatment on my sportster hardtail [with lowbrow tail] and it fit up without issue.
Thank you for the reply I will be getting my order together
@@justinjohnson3915 nice. I have sportster treatment on mine pre-chop. what did you wire up differently at the tail end? Ditch connector under seat and wire in tail light to it?
@@ilovecarnitas I wired the tail light into the existing plug in on the sportster treatment harness. The harness ditches the blinker module and has the single plug in connector for the taillight. Easy set up to wire. You can message me on Instagram @sportsterjj, I’ll send you a picture of my set up.
Other than the cost of the bike . What the price for the parts shown
Adding the entire list of parts that are used on this specific bike the retail price is at $2205.00 not including tax or shipping costs. The great thing about bike building, is it doesn't have to be every single one of those parts, you can find somethings at swap meets, or reuse your stock brake set up and or get creative and make things yourself too. There are tons of ways to budget your build the way you want. We are just trying to show all the options that we have a available to build a bike like this if you didn't have to be budget conscience. Another great help with builds like this is if you buy a nice stock bike for 3k and it has a lot of nice parts on it, you can resell those to then use that money to get the parts you really want. All kinds of great ways to build the chopper of your dreams. Hope this answer helps.. cheers - Mikey
@@lowbrowcustoms thank you so much .... very informative 👍🏍
What’s the company called again.. low something?
Its a nice bike but I am up in the air about chopping up the frame. The places you cut and weld will create weak areas in the frame prone to cracking the weld no matter how good the weld is laid down. I feel like buying a full hard tail frame would be the better option.
Not true, I could see how this could worry some one. With our hardtails, all areas where the hardtail is installed / welded are slugged and rosette welded, you can ride these bikes till the motor blows and the frame should and will not crack if installed properly. Check out the install video to see how its done and see the integrity of these frames are made to last. czcams.com/video/mvotWLWEOIs/video.html
Tough to hardtail a 2004-up Sportster without swapping the entire frame out and loosing the H-D VIN?
We are in the process of making one for 04 up, it will be coming soon!
@@lowbrowcustoms Right on!
Just need rigid motor mounts. Hundreds of late model sportster choppers out there for years already 😆
Sure wish it was as easy to add a few degrees of rake to that frame..... sigh
much more complicated to add rake. you need a jig table, and you gotta calculate the right trail for said rake you are doing so that it doesn't ride like garbage. It's not the funnest job but doable
I need to build my old triumph chopper. I've been wanting to just hire someone to build it for me. So sad.
Do it yourself its more gratifying and you will cherish your bike more than you already do.
@@lowbrowcustoms I've had it for about 30 years. It's a 70 something TR6 motor in a 65 frame with a girder front end and a bolt on hard tail. I'm thinking I would rather have a solid hard tail frame instead and a standard front end.
@@naturalforlife6741 we make a bolt on hardtail frame that you can take your swing arm components off easily and convert it to a hardtail. but switch back if you ever had to. Happy building man!
www.lowbrowcustoms.com/collections/motorcycle-hardtail/products/1963-1970-triumph-unit-650-c-c-bolt-on-hardtail-frame-in-stock
sadly all of this is impossible for me since weld-on hardtail kits are illegal in Germany. Any alteration of the frame will extinguish the road legality of the bike
Why does the backbone extend so far into the wishbone of the Hardtail?
It is for triangulation of the rear motor mount.
Those are 10" t bars yea?
2-3k? shit where I live second hand sportsters/883s are 7k upwards. Joys of living in usa I guess
Do you guy's have any videos on converting from drum to dick brakes on an Iron Head?
sorry not at this time, but we will most likely talk about it in a future build. PS i hope you meant disc breaks lol...
My back hurts
its a chopper lol
''The bike as it is now..all alloy look is seriously gorgeous man, the rake and proportions are slobberlicious...'' Can see my candy apple bobber here if you have time czcams.com/video/2sHMg-Kt8GQ/video.html im old man now everytings a bit more difficult to do! thanks for your video man.
1.8 gallon sporty tank? Someone will be stopping at ALL the gas stations...
mis spoke this tank is actually 2.1 gallon... still be stopping every 90 miles or so.. on a rigid its good to take breaks and dont forget we have fuel reserve bottles to help get a few extra miles for them long gas station to gas station distances.
Sportsters are a bargain for the most part, unless you want an Ironhead
Your kidneys will fate you for it.
Katrokkk
This bike is destined to be yet another loud, raucous H-D chopper - the very kind of bike that has turned off millions of new young riders and has helped depress new sales in the entire US motorcycle industry for 20 years now. On the other hand, the road and mountain bicycle industry loves ya!
You must be new here lolololololol
I don't understand the reasoning of hard tailing any bike. My back already bothers me enough. To each their own I guess .
Ok, you don't understand it so it's wrong... phuk off
You cut it in halves?, cool!!, now will fit in the trash can 🤣
Buys a good looking sportster, immediately destroys it by chopping it in half and stripping the paint. Good job.
it's his to do with as he pleases, buy your own shit and stfu