Photo: Bundnerbike
There are (and have been) a great many motorcycle models Harley-Davidson has made over the years, but few of them have spanned for so many years as the Sportster. With several interruptions along the way, the range has been around ever since 1957, and it is still alive and kicking today.
The model has been around for so long because people not only love riding it, but they also see so much customization potential in it that they constantly re-interpret the model. Depending on what base model is used, and the scope of the modifications, the custom work can be either great or disastrous.
The Sportster 66, as this Harley-Davidson is called in this modified form, surely is one to remember. Especially given how the stated goal of the build was to "combine the charm of bygone times with the amenities and performance of today. "
That's how the bike's makers, the Swiss from Bundnerbike, described the ride in this form and shape. For what it's worth, they have me convinced, as this is one of the most retro-styled, yet relatively modern Sportster I've seen lately.
The bike started out as a 1996 model year, meaning it's from the time when the XL1200C came around for the first time. It's also part of the Evolution XL series of motorcycles that are still the bread and butter of so many custom garages.
The model was chosen for the conversion because it "embodies wildness and purist freedom in many ways," and it's also perfectly suited to be gifted with the retro look needed to make it stand out.
Not only retro, but also a symbol of the "rebellious motorcycle culture," as Bundnerbike says. It looks like a ride from the age of James Dean, blended with a touch of scrambler and a bite of café racer.
The Sportster 66 owes this look to the several changes made to its body, which included the fitting of a classic-looking fuel tank, a slimmer rear, and a pretty straight seat. The handlebars, almost level, the fat tire pulled over the rear wheel, and the color scheme chosen (especially way in which the black and white mix with all that chrome and the brown on the seat), they all contribute to making this custom both unique and a sight to behold.
Bundnerbike, who usually shares a thing or two about the modifications it makes to its bikes, is less willing to do that this time, so the exact scope of changes, except for the more visible ones, is not known.
You can add to the list of mysteries surrounding the Harley-Davidson Sportster 66 the cost of the project and the current location of the bike, as both are kept under wraps as well.
The Sportster 66, as this Harley-Davidson is called in this modified form, surely is one to remember. Especially given how the stated goal of the build was to "combine the charm of bygone times with the amenities and performance of today. "
That's how the bike's makers, the Swiss from Bundnerbike, described the ride in this form and shape. For what it's worth, they have me convinced, as this is one of the most retro-styled, yet relatively modern Sportster I've seen lately.
The bike started out as a 1996 model year, meaning it's from the time when the XL1200C came around for the first time. It's also part of the Evolution XL series of motorcycles that are still the bread and butter of so many custom garages.
The model was chosen for the conversion because it "embodies wildness and purist freedom in many ways," and it's also perfectly suited to be gifted with the retro look needed to make it stand out.
Not only retro, but also a symbol of the "rebellious motorcycle culture," as Bundnerbike says. It looks like a ride from the age of James Dean, blended with a touch of scrambler and a bite of café racer.
The Sportster 66 owes this look to the several changes made to its body, which included the fitting of a classic-looking fuel tank, a slimmer rear, and a pretty straight seat. The handlebars, almost level, the fat tire pulled over the rear wheel, and the color scheme chosen (especially way in which the black and white mix with all that chrome and the brown on the seat), they all contribute to making this custom both unique and a sight to behold.
Bundnerbike, who usually shares a thing or two about the modifications it makes to its bikes, is less willing to do that this time, so the exact scope of changes, except for the more visible ones, is not known.
You can add to the list of mysteries surrounding the Harley-Davidson Sportster 66 the cost of the project and the current location of the bike, as both are kept under wraps as well.
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