Suspension is naturally Burly Brand and runs a higher rate spring in the fork and a set of their 15” Stiletto shocks in the back. The stock size 19” front was retained and both ends are stopped by four piston Performance Machine calipers.
#Sportster scrambler kit update#
What does it take to transform a milquetoast cruiser into real deal dirt scooter? Giant knobbies are a good start, but the Continental TKC80 tires only come in a 17” rear, so the original rims also got an update courtesy of Ride Wright. The more popular iterations came with a Honda or BSA badge and in recent years this style has been resurrected by the folks at Triumph.” Yeh, we knew that. We had to ask, Umm what exactly is a Scrambler? Zemla explained it this way, “A Scrambler is a unique hybrid of asphalt and dirt initiated in the 60’s and 70’s to address a market that was hacking up their street bikes to tolerate fire road bombing. Its destiny would soon change as David stripped it to motor and frame with an eye towards transforming the bike into an authentic Scrambler. This particular unit is a 2006 883, the tamest of the Sporty models and in its previous life shuttled a retired teacher to and from his daily tennis game. One would be hard pressed to name another bike that is as versatile, easy to work on and inexpensive to own as the beloved Sportster. The adage, what does not kill you only makes you stronger, must also be true for motorcycles as the XL has not only survived, but has become the go-to platform for hardtail choppers, high bar bobbers, cafés and if the folks at Burly have their way, as a dirt worthy Scrambler. The grim days of the elephantine wheel production chopper saw it relegated to “girl bike” status and to add insult to injury the Sportster was at the heart of the factories Dark Custom embarrassment. Created in the late 50’s as a muscle bike, favored by Elvis and later ruling the dirt track oval with an iron fist, the XL has a storied past. It’s no secret we’re devotees of the Sportster, this oft maligned platform is cheap, plentiful and well supported by the aftermarket.
#Sportster scrambler kit series#
David explains “Initial inspiration came from a series of new parts, in particular the Scrambler style bars and from there the bike took on a life of its own.” Not to mention the how-to’s for those looking to do something similar. Pitfalls, wrong turns and greasy hands all revealed for the world to see. Beginning with a rather pedestrian looking 883 and building in his own garage, Dave transformed his machine into a bona fide scrambler right before our eyes. Build threads are pretty amazing to watch unfold, there’s just nothing like it in the printed media world and we watched this one pretty closely. If you are a follower of the American bike forum here on CC, you may already be familiar with the Scrambler crafted by David Zemla of Burly Brand.
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