1978 Harley Sportster Motorcycles for sale in Spring, Texas

Harley-Davidson : Sportster 1978 sportster short chop ironhead bobber full custom

$5,000

Spring, Texas

for sale, 1978 Ironhead Sportster, Brand new rebuild, full custom, new paint, many features!!!! FRAME: Hard tailed on frame jig (done correctly) bodyworked, and painted with 2K industrial black FRONTEND: New wheel bearings, rebuilt forks, new 20 weight oil and fork seals, fork strut made with original fender strut, decorative antique brass knuckles formed to fit (have original front fender that would have to be riveted back on if wanted). New neck bearings. New turn signals/running lights. Headlight is a vintage Unity spotlight, with new sealed beam headlight installed, custom mount. Custom made "rabbit ear" handlebars. vintage Harley Davidson mirrors (have both, only one on in pictures). New mini speedometer. ENGINE: Reworked heads, new valve guides and seals, valves lapped in. New top end, cylinders,,rings, and pistons (STD. bore). S&S Super E carburetor that has been gone through, older Zambini Bros points cover. Dyna S electronic ignition with coil. Lower end all gone through, Measured and Tested. Rebuilt starter and generator. Transmission received NOS 3rd gear (due to small stress fracture) and has been shimmed correctly. New 530 o-ring chain, and custom built skateboard wheel chain tensioner, with RUSH speed bomber ceramic bearings. Relocated oil filer, and oil cooler installed (gets HOT in Texas, cooler climates might want to shroud). All new James gaskets and seals. Very few miles on engine...still needs remainder of break-in (will continue with short rides to keep her stable) OTHER: Gas tank is an "axed Bob" with second cap filled in, hand painted old school hot rod flames (pinstripe done by hand, as such has flaws and variations, as it should). Custom made seat, p-pad, and solo saddlebag all covered in red leather and sealed. Upper license plate bolts are LED for plate. Custom, old school trailer fender, sectioned and center rib (all 16GA steel). Custom made sissy bar. New brake lights/turn signals/running lights. Rear wheel has new bearings. TIRES: Great shape, still have great tread, front is old and would think about replacing it, rear is in great shape There are so many things done to this bike and that are "one-off's" not another one like her (the "jenny" on oil tank is just a sticker so it can be removed easily). This bike has been meticulously gone through and built as close to a "period style" short chop from late 60's early 70's. Most add on parts were sourced from antique shops, or vintage parts from shops. Buyer will be responsible for shipping, I can pack and crate/pallet if needed, but will NOT be responsible for transport. Local buyers come on by and take a look. I will take any additional pictures/videos that you might want. Any questions, feel free to ask. I have a digital workshop manual and complete build pics to include any/all custom work. Thanks for looking and good luck.