La entrada Harley-Davidson Forty Eight 1200 by Melk Motorcycles aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder MELK MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country France
Model H-D Sportster
Style Cruiser
Accessories
Swing Arm – Rick’s Motorcycles
Rear Rim – Rick’s Motorcycles
Pulley – Rick’s Motorcycles
Rear Mud Guard – Rick’s Motorcycles
Rear Tire 240 – Metzeler
Avant tire – Metzeler
Exhausts – Vances & Hines
Air Filter – Screamin Eagle
Power Bank Mapping – DynoJet
12l Tank – DS
Cache fork tubes – Cult Werk
Drag bar handle – Fg
Lighthouse Grille – RG
LED Front Blinkers – TB
Custom 3 in 1 taillights – MELK Painting & Motorcycles
Candle Light – CW
Candlemas – Screamin Eagle
Meter Deport – CW
Rockers Inferno Chrome – Harley Davidson
Engine boot – TB
Handlebar Bridge – JM
Grips – Arlen Ness
Front Foot Stags – Arlen Ness
Back Foot Stocks – Arlen Ness
Selector – Arlen Ness
Side plate + plate + Led – MELK Painting & Motorcycles
Fishing Engine – MELK Painting & Motorcycles
Pop Up Cap – Harley Davidson
Aesthetic Preparation / Painting
A mix of black and red was done on this Forty Eight.
We find the bright black Vivid Black Harley Davidson, highlighted by a red Ferrari on the tank delimitation.
The calligraphy was also painted on the Rosso Corsa Ferrari to make a look back on some engine parts.
A slight hint of matte black comes in to contrast this blend of red and glossy black.
Work done
Tank – Vivid Black HD/ Rosso Corsa Ferrari/ Vivid Black Mat HD
Rear Mud Guard – Vivid Black HD
Engine Sabotage – Vivid Black HD
Side Scopes – Vivid Black HD
Dazzling Arms – Vivid Black HD
Superior Rockers – Vivid Black HD
Tringlerie Complete – Vivid Black HD
Brake Pedal – Vivid Black HD
Derby Cover – Vivid Black HD/ Rosso Corsa Ferrari
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La entrada Harley-Davidson Forty Eight 1200 by Melk Motorcycles aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>La entrada Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 Scrambler by D-Star Customs aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
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Builder D-STAR CUSTOMS
Contact [email protected]
Country United Kingdom
Model H-D Sportster
Style Tracker
Check out this Custom Harley Davidson Iron 1200 Scrambler with factory miles on the clock!!
So a brand new bike we bought in to customise.
Being a bespoke spec build this parts list is huge.
Stage 1 Tune,
Custom Scrambler Exhaust System,
Dstar Customs Air intake,
FP3 Fuel Pak,
Custom Indent Tank with graphics,
Speedo Relocation,
Coil Reloction,
Biltwell Handlbars and bar pad,
LED Turn Signals,
ABS Brakes, Blackout Fork Kit,
LED Headlight Upgrade,
Slimline Mirrors,
White Biltwell Grips,
Custom Scrambler Blackout Spoked Wheels and Mitas Tyres,
Rough Crafts Saddle,
Custom Rear Fender,
LED 3in1 Rear Brake/Turn/Run Lights,
Hagon Socks Nitro Suspension,
Chain Conversion with Blackout Sprocket and offset spacer,
Powdercoating pack,
Blackout Bolts kits throughout the bike.
MX Footpegs,
Side Number plate mount and plate,
Dstar Front Pulley guard plate and shorty belt guard.
Full service history Black.
Extra Features
These are in addition to what this bike typically comes with as standard:
- ABS
- Electric start
- LED Indicators
- Stainless Exhaust
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]]>La entrada Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Hooligan ‘Green Line’ Limitless Customs aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder LIMITLESS CUSTOMS
Contact [email protected]
Country United Kingdom
Model H-D Sportster
Style Bobber
H-D Sportster Iron
Engine Specs
Type Air-Cooled, Evolution
Displacement 1200 Cm3
Bore X Stroke 3.5X3.8 In Or 89 Mm
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Horsepower -/- Kw(Hp)/Rpm
Torque 68/4000 Lb-Ft/Rpm Or 92/4000 Nm/Rpm
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Specs
Gearbox 5-Speed, Manual
Clutch Wet Multi-Disc, Manual
Primary Drive Chain
Final Drive Belt
Chassis Specs
Framesteel
Front Suspension 39Mm Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Dual Shocks
Front Brake Single 292Mm Disc, 2-Piston Caliper
Rear Brake Single 292Mm Disc, 1-Piston Caliper
Dimension Specs
Overall Length 88.1 In Or 2238 Mm
Overall Width –
Seat Height 28.9 In Or 734 Mm
Weelbase 60 In Or 1524 Mm
Ground Clearance 6.7 In Or 170 Mm
Weight 492 Lbs Or 223 Kg
Fuel Capacity 3.3 Gallons Or 12.5 L
Tyres Specs
Front D401F 100/90-19
Rear D401 130/90D16
La entrada Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Hooligan ‘Green Line’ Limitless Customs aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>La entrada Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Bobber by D-Star Customs aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder D-STAR CUSTOMS
Contact [email protected]
Country United Kingdom
Model H-D Sportster
Style Bobber
Beaver Industrial Estate, Southmoor Lane, Havant PO9 1JW Havant, United Kingdom
La entrada Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Bobber by D-Star Customs aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>La entrada Harley Sportster 1200 Iron “Sleeper” by Limitless Customs aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder LIMITLESS CUSTOMS
Contact [email protected]
Country United Kingdom
Model H-D Sportster
Style Bobber
351 Stockport Rd, Longsight, Manchester M13 0LF, United Kingdom
La entrada Harley Sportster 1200 Iron “Sleeper” by Limitless Customs aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>La entrada Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron “1200 Iron” by Limitless aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder LIMITLESS CUSTOMS
Contact [email protected]
Country United Kingdom
Model H-D Sportster
Style Bobber
351 Stockport Rd, Longsight, Manchester M13 0LF, United Kingdom
La entrada Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron “1200 Iron” by Limitless aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>La entrada Harley-Davidson Sportster Bobber “Ape Hanger” by Bündnerbike aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder BÜNDNERBIKE
Contact [email protected]
Country Switzerland
Model H-D Sportster
Style Ape hanger
La entrada Harley-Davidson Sportster Bobber “Ape Hanger” by Bündnerbike aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>La entrada Harley-Davidson Ape Hanger Sportster “1200 Iron” by Bündnerbike aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder BÜNDNERBIKE
Contact [email protected]
Country Switzerland
Model H-D Sportster
Style Ape hanger
La entrada Harley-Davidson Ape Hanger Sportster “1200 Iron” by Bündnerbike aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>La entrada Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 by Rick’s motorcycles aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder RICK’S MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model Harley-Davidson Sportster
Style Bobber
By now there is a comprehensive parts program available in Baden-Baden, with each component being exchangeable and designed to perfectly match all the others. The results are always very special Sportsters which show a high level of individuality and perfection, while also paying tribute to the customizer. New wheels with wider tires, new rear, optimized swingarm, new handlebar, and, of course, a first-class design air filter, all Made in Baden-Baden, all from Rick’s workshops.
The most striking conversion measure on this Sportster can be found at the rear end, as Rick’s implanted a fat 240 tire into the small Sportster, however, the stock version doesn’t allow for such an XXL dimension. For this problem Rick’s Motorcycles widens the swingarm to increase the box swingarm to the necessary width. At the same time the converted stock part gets a beam, which ensures increased torsional stiffness when changing load quickly. But, as so often with customizing, one change immediately starts a chain reaction. The belt drive has to be relocated to the outside since otherwise it would touch the tire, but Rick’s also has a solution for this problem. The offset kit for Sportster models, including a matching cover, is not only useful, but also an optical highlight.
Now that the swingarm is widened, the tire would fit, the belt drive is right…but now the tire no longer fits into the stock rim. Rick’s has a wide portfolio of different wheel designs, which all also fit the Sportsters. For this conversion, 3-piece screwed together raven black coated wheels named “Apollo” were chosen, and with a brake disc in matching design, the XL gets a completely new look.
But that’s not the end of it, because the former stock fender of the Forty Eight doesn’t fit the new dimensions any longer either. Needless to say that also for this there is a solution in the program. Rick’s offers numerous designs which were especially developed for the Sportsters. A real bestseller is the round steel fender, which is mainly being handmade in Baden-Baden with great care. The best about Rick’s wide tire Sportsters is that they are TÜV approved, and as so often with Rick’s parts, a lot of effort was made so that also these components comply with the strict rules of the German TÜV testers.
Also typical for Rick’s wide tire conversions is that the tire runs absolutely centered in the track, whereby ride performance is hardly altered when compared to stock, which saves sweat and tears when approaching a bend. To avoid further similar problems, Rick’s mechanics also mount the Dirt Track handlebar, which is also made in-house, as well as matching Rick’s grips, which harmonize perfectly with Rick’s new foot controls.
A further small detail at the front should be noted. Rick’s windshield not only looks nice, but also tidies up the cockpit.
All that remains mentioning is the air filter, which can be found in Rick’s program in addition to many other designs. Or the side licence plate holder, the indicator holder…or…or…or!
La entrada Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 by Rick’s motorcycles aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>La entrada Harley Davidson Sportster 48 Custom “Goodwood” by Cult-Werk aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder CULT-WERK
Contact [email protected]
Country Austria
Model H-D Sportster
Style Cafe Racer
- Front fender “Bobber” (Cult-Werk)
- Rear axlecover in black (Cult-Werk)
- Headlight “Old School” (Cult-Werk)
- Folding bellows Black (Cult-Werk)
- Fork cover up (Cult-Werk)
- Fork caps milled with CWC logo (Cult-Werk)
- Tanklift “Slotted” height-adjustable! (Cult plant)
- Tank 45mm raised at the front
- Wiring the cable harness under the tank
- Fuel cap milled with CWC logo
- Ignition coil holder (Cult-Werk) concealed to make the view of the engine clear
- Air filter cover “Slotted” (Cult-Werk)
- side cover set “Bobber” (Cult-Werk)
- Tacho bracket with tacho cover (Cult-Werk)
- Drag Bar handlebar in black (Cult-Werk)
- valve cover black coated
- Bugspoiler “Bobber” (Cult-Werk)
- Belt protection “short” (Cult-Werk)
- handlebar clamp black (Cult movement)
- Handlebar handles with milling (Cult-Werk)
- “Old School” LED turn signal front (Cult movement)
- Mirror “Round”
- axlecover front black with CWC logo milled (Cult-Werk)
- front turn signal (Cult-Werk)
- Front tire MT90-16 M / C
- Tires rear MT90-16 M / C
- Rear conversion “Cafe Racer” with saddle in genuine leather (Cult-Werk)
- Fenderstruts covers (Cult-Werk)
- Turn signal holder rear double angled in black (Cult-Werk)
- “Old School” LED rear / brake light and indicator with E-mark
- Side license plate with silent block bearing and LED license plate light in black (Cult-Werk)
- Shock absorber cover with CWC logo milled (Cult-Werk)
- Exhaust system with heat protection black coated with EC-ABE (Cult-Werk)
- SPECIAL PAINTING “Cafe Racer Goodwood”
La entrada Harley Davidson Sportster 48 Custom “Goodwood” by Cult-Werk aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>La entrada Harley Davidson Sportster 48 Custom by Rick’s Motorcycles aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder RICK’S MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model Harley-Davidson Sportster
Style Bobber
With the “Forty Eight”, Harley-Davidson created one of the most popular Sportsters with stock fat wheels. Two 16 inch rims serve as a reminder of the Bobbers built just after the second world war – a treat for customizers! Rick’s Harley-Davidson went one step further and created on the basis of the model their own motorcycle style: “”survival bikes” running on fat, knobbly tires, which look like a two-wheel version of a tractor, which resemble “Rokon” motorcycles with 4-wheel drive. The “Big Foot” bikes were a big success and are still in demand in various paint jobs and other variations.
The look is based on the enlargement of the wheel diameter to a 17 inch wheel set front and rear; in this case Rick’s “Apollo” design wheels with 4.5” rim width at the front and 6” at the rear on a Rick’s Motorcycles disc wheel – black powder-coated, matching the engine, and with matching brake discs and pulley. Knobbly tires are from Metzeler and also allow rides on rough terrain.
A wide dirt track handlebar and small handlebar fairing dominate the “commando stance”. On this bike nothing is superfluous and functionality is top priority. The two short fender at front and rear don’t protect the bike and rider from mud – or rain on asphalt – but the shield at the bottom of the engine does so from larger pieces when riding off road. On request, the stock swingarm of the “Big Foot” can be reinforced by Rick’s team with additional bottom struts, and also the primary pulley conversion is a favoured variation.
Rick’s “Good Guys” air filter and BSL’s “The Bomb” exhaust systems are further additions to this extreme bike, which does not need any modifications to the frame, and also keeps the popular “peanut” tank of the stock bike.
Rick’s Motorcycles is prepared for the “Tracker style” wave because all parts were developed based on practical experience and with passion: Rick himself is not only and experienced Harley rider on the tarmac, but in his little spare time he also rides a trials bike. Several “Big Foot” Sportster conversions have already been carried out and more are in preparation. If you want to convert your “Forty Eight” into a “Dirty Eight”, Rick’s Motorcycles can achieve this in very little time…
La entrada Harley Davidson Sportster 48 Custom by Rick’s Motorcycles aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>La entrada Harley-Davidson Sportster “Platinum” by Rick’s Motorcycles aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
]]>Builder RICK’S MOTORCYCLES
Contact [email protected]
Country Germany
Model Harley-Davidson Sportster
Style Bobber
- Exhaust System Vance & Hines “Short Shots”
Platinum literally means small silver. The Incas gave the highly valued metal its name, but were at a loss of what to do with it because of its high melting temperature and the difficult way of working with it. The same applies to the Sportster build series. Ignored for a long time, Harley’s little bike stood around in the showrooms waiting for some girl to offer the XL a new home. But this is a while ago, because with the introduction of the Sportster 48, these bikes were highly sought after. Rick’s Motorcycles converted a 48 into a very special bike.
Rick’s Motorcycles is a high-class address for radical stock customs modified for style and performance. The majority of Rick’s bike projects keep the stock frame and engine so that they can be serviced and looked after at the local Harley dealer. With only a few modifications Rick’s team transformed this Sportster Forty Eight into a compact, very clean and really cool ride.
Rick’s “Rodder“ design rims in size 3.5 x 16 inch received front and rear “Rodder” front disc and drive pulley. At the rear the stock disc was kept, as well as all brake pistons. Front and rear fenders were bobbed, also suitably shortened, and play an important role in the whole black/silver design, which is further emphasized by Harley-Davidson’s Dark Custom motor covers. The Old School flair is enhanced by cut-outs in the stock air filter. Furthermore, the Harley-Davidson rubber grips were used, but the stock indicators were exchanged for Kellermann design parts.
Rick’s Motorcycles offers very clean and compact mounting holders. The two rear indicators serve as rear and stop light in the way already introduced by Harley-Davidson a few years ago. Rick’s side license plate holders have been used for years, and because of the large German plates, the stock brake disc was not exchanged with a “Rodder” design disc. The Sportster motor remained untouched because the aim of this conversion was to keep the costs low, but to achieve a cool look nevertheless. Only a pair of staggered Vance & Hines “Short Shots” were added. The short pipes offer a good view onto the rear wheel and the “Rodder” drive pulley. It is obvious that the addition of an authorized Harley-Davidson dealership to Rick’s Motorcycles increased the motivation of the team at Baden-Baden for creating superb custom bikes…like pouring gasoline into the fire!
Text & photos: Horst Rösler
La entrada Harley-Davidson Sportster “Platinum” by Rick’s Motorcycles aparece primero en DARK KUSTOM.
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