After many years of only dreaming about owning a bike on March 11, 2004 I finally purchaced a brand new Harley-Davidson "Sportster" XL883C. I chose the Custom model for its new larger tank , foward controls, 21" lace front wheel, and pull back bars, giving me an almost upright riding position that is almost same as when I sit in a car. Here I will document all the stuff I change , add, modify on it.

Well it left the dealership almost stock; I had them install a riged mount short sissy bar before it left. I had also purchashed a few minor add-ons that day that went on as soon as I got home. I added Smoked Turn signal lens kit that replces the Stock orange lens with smoked lens & orange bulbs. I Also added a chrome headlamp trim ring. Withen the next 30 days I added a few more items, a chrome tail light collar, flame foot pegs, flame shift peg, flame grips.

In the year since then I have added alot more parts and even gotten a Custom Flame paint job. Here is a List of what I have added to it so far:

• Chrome Short Rail Sissy Bar Upright - H-D Part# 52737-94A
• Chrome Sideplates Rigid Mount - H-D Part# 53925-04
• Smoked Turn Signal Lens kit - H-D Part# 69304-02
• Short Rail Smooth Backrest Pad - H-D Part# 52517-94
• Headlamp Trim Ring - H-D Part# 69624-99A
• Chrome Taillight Collar - H=D Part# 68311-01
• Flame Foot Pegs (Front & Back) - H-D Part# 50312-03
• Flame Shifter Peg - H-D Part# 34617-03
• Flame Hand Grips - H-D Part# 56518-02
• Handlebar Clamp Bolt Covers - H-D Part# 94413-04
• Quick Release Detachable Windshield with Skull and Wings Logo - H-D Part# 58667-04
• Skull Air Cleaner Insert - H-D Part# 29416-04
• Skull Derby Cover - H-D Part# 25440-04
• Skull Timer Cover - H-D Part# 32972-04
• Skull Fuel Cap Medallion - H-D Part# 99669-04
• Skull Grip End Cap - H-D Part# 56658-00
• Chrome Short Rail Backrest Mount - H-D Part# 52531-01
• Skull with Wings Chrome Decorative Medallion - H=D Part# 91723-02
• Layback License Plate Mounting Kit - H-D Part# 59817-00A
• Front Spoiler - H-D Part# 58882-04BDK
• Front Directional Relocation Kit - H-D Part# 68517-94A
• Lighted Rear Turn Signal Mount Kit - H-D Part# 68624-04
• Screamin' Eagle II Pro Slip-on Mufflers Slash Cut
• Screamin' Eagle High Flow Air Cleaner Kit
• Progressive Series 412 11.5' Rear Shocks
• Progressive Rate Fork Springs
• Mustang Vintage Solo Seat and Passanger Seat
• West Coast Choppers "Forty" Front Fender

Here is what it looked like when I first got it home after its first wash.

Here are some pics of the new Paint job (click for larger image):

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Note: this was done with the help of Scott & Jeremy at Thorssons Auto Center in Novato, CA - Thanks Alot Guys! It would not look like it does with out your help.

Next thing going on is brand new Avon AM41/AM42 WhiteWall tires! They should be here by the end of the month (crosses fingers as they are back ordered). I have alot more planed like getting a rear spoke rim and then getting both front and rear powdercoated (either ced or cyan), getting the clutch, throttle & brake lines replaced with stainless steel braided lines, powdercoating the engine cases wrinkle black (like a 883R), powdercoating the fork sliders gloss black,pinstriping outlineing the flames, running all the cotrol wires in the handle bars. I'll add more to this site as I get more done, and maybe even some How-To pics. So keep checking back & "Keep the Rubber Side Down!"

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