We can get away calling this a Sturgis Harley because John Trumpe lives there. John stared with a Hugger because it had wire wheels. “They give it the right look for a 750”, John says. And the bike had low miles--6,200. (Guys, keep Huggers in your search window because, as wifey models, they tend not to have excessive miles.)
Before: A Sporty trying to be a Dual Glide. After: Race-like bike bulging muscles
He ordered Buchanan stainless spokes to lace the 19” rim to the original rear hub. John came up with an idea that will cut the sales of my Mud Guards. He chopped the rear fender short so it works as a mud guard and he didn’t have to move the electronic modules.
He tweaked the coil mount so it bolted to the outside of my tank mount bracket with a slightly longer bolt and nyloc. “I peeled back the harness wrap and moved the key down by the choke knob.: He made very simple flat aluminum plate which dropped the key switch. The plate mounts to the existing frame bolt.
He says,
[It] looks factory. I just re-wrapped the harness and put it up under the new tank. After cutting off the seat rails, I used the one remaining hole to re-mount the turn signals. I wanted them to be seen better in traffic.
My first ride in Sturgis was amazing. So many Harley guys did 180s with their heads--LOL. That color and shape is well known. An iconic motorcycle.
The nice wide bars indented just bolted on and all controls work fine that came off the dumb ape hangers. I found mid foot controls and removed the front controls. I added a spacer plastic block on the bottom of the side stand. 19 inch rear wheel, 15 inch rear shocks get it up where it belongs. It handles perfect on corners.
I don't think I'll be able to purchase a beer during the Sturgis Rally. They will carry you in when they see this bike. Thanks Phil!