1977 Custom Ironhead Hotrod Bike
Thank God There's Harleys... So, let's show them!
Justin, who runs DP Customs in Phoenix, Arizona, United States made available these pictures of this very slick low riding Oldschool 1977 Custom Harley Ironhead Hot Rod Bike.
Justin: "Old School Classic 1977 Harley Davidson custom, based on a 1000cc Ironhead Sportster, 4 speed tranny, velocity stack. Porsche Guards Red PPG base-coat/clear-coat, machined steel scallops and black pin-striping."
Justin: "A ton of work went into this hot rod chopper to get the lines low and sleek."
"The seat height is only 24" off the ground. FatBob tank tucked down on the frame, full rear fender .25 inch over the tire riding on custom struts to still allow for full suspension. LaRosa hand tooled leather seat, 21" front wheel and full length drag pipes. Slammed suspension, inches off the ground."
Justin: "Lots of the aluminum or chrome parts have been scuffed with Scotch-Brite to give a raw metal appearance."
While many parts are still original 1977, Justin did install a lot of new parts during the build of his Hot Rod Bobber motorcycle:
paint, seat, springs, wiring harness, controls and switches, exhaust wrap, master cylinder, rebuilt caliper, wheel bearings, starter solenoid, relay, seals, etc.
He also rebuilt the rebuilt carb.
Justin's Oldschool Hot Rod Chopper is wired for blinkers but none are installed to keep the looks clean.
1977 Harley Ironhead Engine
This 1977 Ironhead Sportster has electric start and kick start.
Note that Justin doesn't have the kick pedal installed to avoid risk of chipping the paint on the oil tank!
Starting a 1977 Harley Ironhead Engine - The Movie!
You can check out the electric start and sound of this classic Harley Ironhead V-twin Hot Rod Chopper by playing this little YouTube video clip:
Watch the camera shaking when that Ironhead growls!
1977 Harley Hot Rod Seat
The LaRosa hand tooled leather seat height is only 24" off the ground.
Note the full rear fender riding only .25 inch over the rear tire, supported by custom struts to allow for full suspension.
1977 Harley Hot Rod Fat Bob Tank
The FatBob tank is tucked down on the frame for a low profile.
Have a Seat!
Everything on this Harley Hot Rod Chopper sits low.
Note the 1940's Flathead-style hinged rear fender.
Harley Hot Rod Rear End
This is the end...
"Make sure your exhaust is loud enough to make children cry!" - Justin DP
Actually, this 1977 Custom Harley Davidson Ironhead Hot Rod Chopper is currently for sale.
For more information:
EBay AdvertisingOr email Justin at DP Customs:
"justindelprado at gmail dot com"
(September 2009)
