The Motor Is In
Using the nifty new 1-Ton chain hoist from Harbor Freight, hanging from the beam trolley, I was able to set the engine into place without any difficulty. I...
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Chopper Rolling Chassis
The rolling chassis is now complete. I’m really happy with the way this is starting to look. The frame is low to the ground, long and narrow. I can’t wait ...
Fabricating An Engine Stand For A 1998 Sportster
Since I couldn’t leave the engine hanging from the beam trolley forever, it was clear that it was time for an engine stand. Being impatient, and needing ad...
The Motor Is Out
Some hasty research revealed that a Sportster motor weighs between 135 – 175 lbs. Since this seemed like more than the average guy could handle without ass...
Sportster Teardown
The teardown of that dirty old Sportster purchased just under a month ago is nearing completion. The windshield came off first, then the exhaust. A fair am...
Lift Table
A New Lift Table In order to avoid wreaking too much havoc on this old body, it was necessary to accessorize the workshop with some goodies. The first was ...
The Sportster Project
In the Beginning In the fall of 1999 a shiny new Harley Davidson Softail Standard (FXST) was purchased and settled happily into the garage. Before logging ...