SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
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Re: SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
I kinda feel like USD forks should not be used as a cure for all things.
Also don't get why people fit push bike pedals to motorcycles
Also don't get why people fit push bike pedals to motorcycles
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Re: SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
That's a tiny tool-roll to be doing a roadside engine rebuild with.
I'd ride it if only because I think this style of HD would annoy the majority of HD riders.
I'd ride it if only because I think this style of HD would annoy the majority of HD riders.
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Re: SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
I like it, but...
Why don't the builders ever bother putting nice swingarms on them, the stock ones look so weedy!
Why don't the builders ever bother putting nice swingarms on them, the stock ones look so weedy!
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Re: SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
Kinda similar here - it's nice and simple.
Needs a mudguard though.
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Re: SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
Nasty paint colour, and naff afterthought rear mudguard, aside from that it looks like a decent bike for pootling around town
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I'd have it & keep the colour scheme, would have to add a front mudguard, extend the rear one, fit central rear light and plate to stop my teeth from itching though.
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Re: SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
Dinnae like the footpegs,nor the tank colour,nor the tyres,nor the lack of front mudguard.
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Re: SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
It's the ugly lump of an engine that spoils most Harleys for me, it doesn't really matter what the rest of the bike is like.
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Re: SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
Looks a tiny bit like a Speed Twin, only not nearly as nice.
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Re: SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
You're all a bit cruel. I thought I'd quite like a go on it. It's OK.
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Re: SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
Oh,I think it looks quite good. Then the usd forks reminded me of the STwin and then I thought about all the other bits of it that looked nicer on the Triumph.
I'd happily borrow it for a day
I'd happily borrow it for a day
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Re: SPORTSTERS FOREVER: DAVID ZEMLA’S CUSTOM HARLEY XLH 883
Actually looks useable...
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