less shit to install, blah blah.ĭecide your ultimate goal first, then we can help point you in that direction. If this is your first build you'll appreciate the ease of lining the drivetrain up on a sporty. Quality parts, fast shipping, and top notch customer service are what we are most known for. has become the leading parts supplier for DIY, garage-built motorcycle enthusiasts all over the world. and the cam cover gives it an "older" look. XS650 CHOPPER & BOBBER PARTS GEAR NEW PARTS Founded in 2006, TC Bros. a guy was selling a 71 shovelhead w/ 6200 orig miles for 2500. evo's and twin cams are damn near bulletproof and take to simple hop-ups fairly easily. from there you can weed out other options.Ī knuck is my fave looking engine but unless buying a new 10k $$$ one, you'll be getting a tired engine that didnt have a ton of balls by today's standards even when new. This decision is the first when considering any build, i think. What is your overall goal? a simple quick light bike built on the cheap with lots work? a one of a kind bike? shovel/pan/knuck? super speed/tq monster? It really depends on budget, what you are looking for, and what you expect to get for your money. Not tryin to sound all "moto-educated" here cos obv i only know a bit. i'd love a shovel or pan/knuck but i just dont have that cash. We built this bold Bobber with traditional lines, based on a 1200cc Harley Davidson Sportster, around a private L&L hardtail frame. plus you have 3 seperate items that can fail and to replace each is $$$. but you can get a nice running 87 sporty for 1500 almost all day long. Last bit - once the donor driveline is set, the rest of the parts cost about the same for BT or sporty. i built a bike with similar style you mention and it had nuts but coulda been faster with a lighter front end setup.Įven still it had no prob doing 90 on the highway but i was scared shitless. If you really want power, go with a lighter front wheel and a narrow glide front end. chop the cam cover and lose the pulley cover, add a chain instead of the belt and the newbs will think you got a "old bike".Įvo sportiesrun great. 1 piece driveline is much easier to install. lose 100 pounds by a rigid frame and other lighter items, even faster. sporty evo hands down.īetter power to weight ratio even in stock form. If you were dead set on a pan/knuck or shovel then i'd say go for it and be prepared to spend a fair amount of cash to build it and poss hop it up.
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