New Project Harley Sportster

lowdown112 · July 21st, 2013, 07:53 AM

Monday i finally bought a harley. Its a 79 Sportster XLS 1000 w/big bore to a 1200. Apparently whoever had this bike before the guy i got it from jacked up the wiring on it.

Bad
Wiring Needs Redone
-Brake light doesnt light up w/brake
-Turn signals dont work
-Only thing that works is starter button lol
Clutch, -should i just buy a kit? It costs a lil more but i figured it be better off all redone.

Everything else works mechanically bedides kickstart. I dont want the kickstart anyways besides for looks.

Good
S&S Carb
Chrome everything besides jugs.
Forward controls
Runs great!!
Already came with harley bags, sissy bar, so i dont have to buy them. Dont want them just happy it came with them so if i ever did i dont gotta buy em.

csmith12 · July 21st, 2013, 08:13 AM

I loved mine, good luck fixin her up.

Snake · July 21st, 2013, 10:44 AM

Congratulations on the new bike! Can we see some pics?

lowdown112 · July 23rd, 2013, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Congratulations on the new bike! Can we see some pics?

Pics up

Snake · July 23rd, 2013, 02:40 AM

Awesome project bike! Are those pink accents?

lowdown112 · July 23rd, 2013, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Awesome project bike! Are those pink accents?

Yeah :/ taking them off! Lol Thanks though

KawiKid860 · July 23rd, 2013, 04:26 AM

Whaaaaat it has dual front discs?! That seems crazy for a sportster, especially of it's vintage. Looks sweet though, kind of a subtle way of standing out. It looks like any other sportster at a glance, but bike guys will notice it's a classic.

Klondike1020 · July 23rd, 2013, 05:33 AM

Dual front disc
Forward controls
Drag bars w riser

Seems like it has some tasteful aftermarket !

Nice bike!

Congrats

lowdown112 · July 23rd, 2013, 07:03 AM

"Purple Haze" lol Thanks tho!

Snake · July 23rd, 2013, 09:57 AM

@lowdown112 ok now for the big question. How much did it cost you?

KawiKid860 · July 23rd, 2013, 11:11 PM

I'd keep those graphics on it lol that's pimp.

CC Cowboy · July 24th, 2013, 09:51 AM

That bike will clean up nice. Get rid of the sissy bar, rework the brakes, rework the front forks, put some good rear shocks and you'll have a blast riding it.

It's going to sound great with those straight pipes.

lowdown112 · July 24th, 2013, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiKid860

I'd keep those graphics on it lol that's pimp.

Lmao!

Snake · July 24th, 2013, 10:56 AM

I'm still very curious. How much?

lowdown112 · July 24th, 2013, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

That bike will clean up nice. Get rid of the sissy bar, rework the brakes, rework the front forks, put some good rear shocks and you'll have a blast riding it.

It's going to sound great with those straight pipes.

Im already doing the brakes, but the shocks feel good & forks are ok to me. Wish the fork covers were a little more chrome but ill get to that after i get everything done mechanically.Sissy bar is coming off anyways. Im thinking of putting a dyna front fairing on it. My neighbor gave me a arlen ness quarter fairing, im gonna have to adjust the handle bars though or swap em out. I took that crappy mustache bar off i hate that damn thing. Gonna put new pegs on that are more comfortable.

lowdown112 · July 24th, 2013, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

I'm still very curious. How much?

Got it from a farmer that took it in on a trade. Didnt know squat about motorcycles all he knew was the clutch was going out. So a pretty good deal.

Snake · July 24th, 2013, 11:37 AM

Lmao. Ok ya won't tell me so it sounds like you got it for a steal. Why can't I find project bikes like that?

alex.s · July 24th, 2013, 01:07 PM

why do they call it a sportster anyway

lowdown112 · July 24th, 2013, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Lmao. Ok ya won't tell me so it sounds like you got it for a steal. Why can't I find project bikes like that?

Idk use craigslist thats where my grandad found it. lol When we got it the guy said the phone was ringing constantly. We were the first to get there. My grandad payed 1500 for it, thinking i would sell my ninja because he doesnt like sportbikes. He rides harleys. He just gave us a new project.

lowdown112 · July 24th, 2013, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

why do they call it a sportster anyway

Lol i did some reasearch into that tryna figure how to tell the difference between these bikes. They say because its the lightest/fastest of the harleys.

verboten1 · July 24th, 2013, 02:17 PM

Because they used to be sporty!

JohnnyBravo · July 24th, 2013, 06:58 PM

Love Harley's!!! Keep the graphics! Have a blast

lowdown112 · July 24th, 2013, 07:31 PM

Well the brake light needs a new brake light switch, the turn signals need a new relay. Still havent figured out why high beam wont come on but lows is fine..todays done, gotta go to work, sleep, and back to it tomorrow!

Snake · July 25th, 2013, 12:59 AM

@lowdown112 You have a very cool granddad.

lowdown112 · July 25th, 2013, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

@lowdown112 You have a very cool granddad.

Thanks yea he is amazing. Best person I know.

lowdown112 · July 26th, 2013, 03:03 AM

its a Roadster not Sportster

backinthesaddleagain · August 2nd, 2013, 12:05 PM

cool

crazymadbastard · September 27th, 2013, 06:58 AM

any updates?
Pics are down!!!

csmith12 · September 27th, 2013, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdown112

Thanks yea he is amazing. Best person I know.

Maybe your grandpaw is like mine?

July 21st, 2013, 07:53 AM	#1
lowdown112 ninjette.org member Name: Keith Location: Louisville KY Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 01 Ninja 250, 98 Honda CR80, 79 Harley Sportster Posts: 162 Blog Entries: 1	New Project Harley Sportster Monday i finally bought a harley. Its a 79 Sportster XLS 1000 w/big bore to a 1200. Apparently whoever had this bike before the guy i got it from jacked up the wiring on it. Bad Wiring Needs Redone -Brake light doesnt light up w/brake -Turn signals dont work -Only thing that works is starter button lol Clutch, -should i just buy a kit? It costs a lil more but i figured it be better off all redone. Everything else works mechanically bedides kickstart. I dont want the kickstart anyways besides for looks. Good S&S Carb Chrome everything besides jugs. Forward controls Runs great!! Already came with harley bags, sissy bar, so i dont have to buy them. Dont want them just happy it came with them so if i ever did i dont gotta buy em. Last futzed with by lowdown112; July 23rd, 2013 at 01:25 AM.

July 21st, 2013, 08:13 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I loved mine, good luck fixin her up. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

July 24th, 2013, 09:51 AM	#12
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	That bike will clean up nice. Get rid of the sissy bar, rework the brakes, rework the front forks, put some good rear shocks and you'll have a blast riding it. It's going to sound great with those straight pipes. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 24th, 2013, 01:07 PM	#18
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	why do they call it a sportster anyway __________________________________________________

July 24th, 2013, 02:17 PM	#21
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Because they used to be sporty! __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

July 21st, 2013, 10:44 AM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Congratulations on the new bike! Can we see some pics?

July 23rd, 2013, 02:40 AM	#5
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Awesome project bike! Are those pink accents?

July 23rd, 2013, 04:26 AM	#7
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Whaaaaat it has dual front discs?! That seems crazy for a sportster, especially of it's vintage. Looks sweet though, kind of a subtle way of standing out. It looks like any other sportster at a glance, but bike guys will notice it's a classic.

July 23rd, 2013, 05:33 AM	#8
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	Dual front disc Forward controls Drag bars w riser Seems like it has some tasteful aftermarket ! Nice bike! Congrats

July 23rd, 2013, 07:03 AM	#9
lowdown112 ninjette.org member Name: Keith Location: Louisville KY Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 01 Ninja 250, 98 Honda CR80, 79 Harley Sportster Posts: 162 Blog Entries: 1	"Purple Haze" lol Thanks tho!

July 23rd, 2013, 09:57 AM	#10
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	@lowdown112 ok now for the big question. How much did it cost you?

July 23rd, 2013, 11:11 PM	#11
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	I'd keep those graphics on it lol that's pimp.

July 24th, 2013, 10:56 AM	#14
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I'm still very curious. How much?

July 24th, 2013, 11:37 AM	#17
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Lmao. Ok ya won't tell me so it sounds like you got it for a steal. Why can't I find project bikes like that?

July 24th, 2013, 06:58 PM	#22
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Love Harley's!!! Keep the graphics! Have a blast __________________________________________________

July 24th, 2013, 07:31 PM	#23
lowdown112 ninjette.org member Name: Keith Location: Louisville KY Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 01 Ninja 250, 98 Honda CR80, 79 Harley Sportster Posts: 162 Blog Entries: 1	Well the brake light needs a new brake light switch, the turn signals need a new relay. Still havent figured out why high beam wont come on but lows is fine..todays done, gotta go to work, sleep, and back to it tomorrow!

July 25th, 2013, 12:59 AM	#24
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	@lowdown112 You have a very cool granddad.

July 26th, 2013, 03:03 AM	#26
lowdown112 ninjette.org member Name: Keith Location: Louisville KY Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 01 Ninja 250, 98 Honda CR80, 79 Harley Sportster Posts: 162 Blog Entries: 1	its a Roadster not Sportster Last futzed with by lowdown112; July 28th, 2013 at 10:52 AM.

August 2nd, 2013, 12:05 PM	#27
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	cool

September 27th, 2013, 06:58 AM	#28
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	any updates? Pics are down!!! __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

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