I still remember back when I was a kid, that old black and white pic of a Sportster I had cut out of a magazine that hung on my wall for years. It was right next to the full size B&W poster of Raquel Welch from the movie BC.. man I miss that poster.. anyways I started saving pennies. I always called it my Harley fund. I just never could quite get ahead in the game and gave it up years ago.
Actually I was thinking just the other day about how lucky I am to be in a position where I can do something like this.. I have been a very fortunate man in this life and I try to remind myself of that fact everyday.
I'm really excited actually.. been doing some research and found Sportsters to have a very interesting history. I like this one because it has my must haves.. carburetors, spoke wheels, chain drive and disc brakes. '83 was the first year for the optional larger fuel tank and the bench type seat.. it makes a big difference in the looks of the bike and the engines have always looked pretty cool.
But hey, I am a Triumph guy.. I just thought it would be a cool project and a chance to experience something new.
