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 John Lippy's 1977 Sportster flat-tracker
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This allows for a very clean front end look
that is enhanced by the aftermarket headlight and bracket. The rims are
new aluminum shoulder style with polished spokes to reflect the Harley
racing heritage.
The front tire is 100/90/19" and the rear is 110/90/18". The rear brakes are manual with all new parts. Both sets of wheel bearing are new. The tail light switch and rod are XLCH style. The tail light is LED. We mounted the tail light on the rear as not to hide it from an oncoming side driver. Wiring is there if your state requires turn signals. A speedometer unit is on the front end if the State also requires one. |
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This is to keep the driver on and not sliding off like many
bobbers. The arch on the seat follows the same curve as the fender. On
the seat we used a system of washers that allows the seat height to be
lowered or raised. The seat sits at 25" off the ground. A stock peanut
tank was used along with Flat Track style handle bars. It has all new
wiring with the barrel style key switch being on the right side, keeping
the clean look. This placement allows the driver to turn off the bike
while holding in the clutch, unlike modern bikes. There is a kill switch
on the handle bars.
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This bike has polished heads and cases. The engine needed to be completely torn down and gone through. The cases were split and the crank bearing was replaced. These bearings took the brunt of the wear and tear of the engine. The transmission was completely taken apart, mic, checked and parts replaced if needed. The tranny is almost 100% new. A valve job was done, and Andrews Cams were installed to give to some umph and sound. We chose a late model Keihin CV carb to do the job of sending fuel to this monster. The kick starter works and is in place for the retro look. |
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The pipes are a style used in the K Model KHK
Racing Series. There are no hard bends like the stock Sportster pipes.
White spray heat paint was used which can be changed easily.
There was a problem was with the RPM in relationship to road speed. At
60 to 70 mph the engine felt like it needed another gear. This made the
engine work at a higher temperature than I would like it to be, plus it
caused internal problems. To solve this we went from a factory 21 to a
23 tooth front sprocket. A new chain was used.
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The rims are new aluminum shoulder style with polished spokes to reflect
the Harley racing heritage. The front tire is 100/90/19" and the rear is 110/90/18".
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The rear brakes are manual with all new parts. Both sets
of wheel bearing are new. The tail light switch and rod are XLCH style.
The tail light is LED. We mounted the tail light on the rear as not to
hide it from an oncoming side driver. Wiring is there if your state
requires turn signals. A speedometer unit is on the front end if the
State also requires one.The rims are new aluminum shoulder style with
polished spokes to reflect the Harley racing heritage. The front tire is
100/90/19" and the rear is 110/90/18". The rear brakes are manual with
all new parts. Both sets of wheel bearing are new. The tail light
switch and rod are XLCH style. The tail light is LED. We mounted the
tail light on the rear as not to hide it from an oncoming side driver.
Wiring is there if your state requires turn signals. A speedometer unit
is on the front end if your State also requires one.
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My thanks to Roy "Moses" McMeans, of Buffalo KY for giving me the push do this bike. Kirk Kelley, of Fullerton, CA found me many Sporty parts and especially the old "K-model" parts. Ron "Tinker" Gladden, of Scottsburg, IN is a great master engine builder and designer. |
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