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Trials and Tribulations (and good times) of my motorcycle projects and other garage tinkering. Learning and building things. Building, wrenching on, and riding Harley Davidson Evolution Sportsters, Big Twins, and anything else with two wheels. Currently working on building a 1999 Honda Shadow ACE. I also post information on other DIY projects I tinker on.




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  • Sportster 2:1 Mini-Speedometer
    1988 Sportster

    How Fast is Fast…

    April 12, 2021April 13, 2021 by herseyc
  • Garage built sissy bar
    1988 Sportster

    Garage Built Sissy Bar – Part II

    April 8, 2021 by herseyc
  • Brake Crafters
    1988 Sportster / 1999 Honda Shadow

    Brake parts and rebuild kits…

    March 29, 2021April 3, 2021 by herseyc
  • How to Build a Custom Motorcycle
    1988 Sportster / 1990 Sportster / 1992 EVO Big Twin / 1992 Heritage Softail / 1999 Honda Shadow / Other Stuff / Tools

    How to Build a Motorcycle…

    February 23, 2021March 19, 2021 by herseyc
  • Noco Battery Charger Quick Connect
    1988 Sportster / Tools

    Charge!!! Battery Charger Quick Connect…

    August 9, 2020 by herseyc
  • Old school king queen Harley Davidson Sportster seat.
    1988 Sportster

    Old School Seat…

    July 15, 2020 by herseyc
  • Sportster Carburetor
    1988 Sportster

    Running right…

    May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by herseyc
  • LED Headlight
    1988 Sportster

    Let there be light…

    May 5, 2020 by herseyc
  • Headlight Mount - Headlight attached to mount.
    1988 Sportster

    Headlight mount…

    April 30, 2020November 12, 2020 by herseyc
  • SportsterProject.com Tank Decal - Step 3
    1988 Sportster

    Decals…

    April 20, 2020 by herseyc

Month: August 2020

Sealing some tanks…
1992 Heritage Softail 

Sealing some tanks…

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by herseyc

The tanks on my 1992 Heritage are in pretty rough shape, a lot of rust on the inside and the outside could use a paint job. I decided to pick up a new set of 5 gallon tanks, get them sealed and…

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Sunday Afternoon Ride…
Riding 

Sunday Afternoon Ride…

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 by herseyc

Sunday was warm but cooler and less humid than it has been. A great day for a ride. Back to work tomorrow after a week off and I had some things I should have done around the house, but it was just…

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Charge!!! Battery Charger Quick Connect…
1988 Sportster Tools 

Charge!!! Battery Charger Quick Connect…

August 9, 2020 by herseyc

Been a couple weeks since I fired up the 1988 Sportster. Went to fire her up to take her for a quick ride the other night and the battery was dead 🙁 Had to take the seat off to connect the charger…

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Axle Flipping…
Other Stuff 

Axle Flipping…

August 6, 2020 by herseyc

I have a small utility trailer I picked up a few years ago from Tractor Supply. Nothing fancy, just a single axle 5′ x 8′ Carry-On utility trailer. The trailer sits very low to the ground, the rear of the trailer often…

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Links and Resources

  • The Good Old Motorcycle Parts Company
  • Deadbeat Customs
  • XL Forum – Sportster & Buell Community
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  • Biker Direct – Aftermarket Parts
  • My 1990 Sportster Project Pinterest Board
  • SportsterProject on Instagram
  • Lowbrow Customs Sportster Parts
  • JP Cycles – Aftermarket Parts
  • Tidewater Motorcycles – Local Shop
  • Dime City Cycles
  • Billet Proof Design
  • TC Bros Choppers
  • 1992 EVO Project Budget
  • CV Performance – Harley Carb Parts
  • TJ Brutal Customs

Manual

If you own a 1986-2003 Sportster this is a must have manual.


Clymer Harley-Davidson XL/XLH Sportster
(1986-2003)
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repair

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