Regular's Rides: John's 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster

John's Sportster was his every-day commuter bike. One day after a self-confessed 'moment', John ripped everything off the bike, and started out designing the look.
After an engine overhaul, a full personal respray and a complete rebuild the result is this stunning 98 Sportster custom, under John's own brand 'Brain Freeze Customs'.
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[@robhart3451]

That is an absolute beaut of a bike. Exactly what I would have built. Those pipes are fantastic. Well done that man !👍

[@brainfreezecustom5476]

Cheers dude!

[@mikestewart7322]

Very nice mate. Good work by you. Think I would put the painting out. Just so hard to get the right result in the shed. But it’s yours, you created it and you can be proud when you ride it. 👍🏻👍🏻🏍

[@greggwolffis7211]

Great build, John!! I'll bet the bike really rips!! Thanks for posting.

[@nathanielhill9782]

Beautiful bike man. Bought a 1995 XL1200 that sat in a garage for over 18 years, and I'm looking forward to giving her some love this winter after I'm done riding her for the year.

[@CharlesWillisBonsai]

Love the Crazy Orange MC style pipes

[@loknlode]

Your bike is absolutely stunning. And an absolute inspiration!!!

[@SUPPORTYOURSELF]

My favorite bike shed build. I'd love to see more hard tail bikes!!

[@Harsh_Trip]

hands-down best episode.

[@dannytattooflash]

Kudos to you from NYC! Nice job! I miss London.. Spent 9 years 95 - 04 working building out the wireless network there. Lots of fun..

[@Stevo736]

Beautiful bike it's got that real old world look and feel to it.

Stellar build. Old school fun!

[@831harley]

Nice 😍 love it sweeeet ride, only change I do is the leavers I ground the lip of mine and left raw , lov the hole bike well done, next lol

[@jonfindlay7838]

Thanks for that little bit at the end about straight pipes. That's one thing I've wondered about but never quite looked into - how guys can run straight pipes and not get pulled over constantly for breaking sound restriction laws. Or their eardrums :P

[@lagancider6153]

Cracking bike there mate, have a Sportster hardtail in my shed for a couple of years now, you've inspired me to get my arse in gear and finish it. Good luck and keep er lit!

[@se7encureton]

Sick man love it. I have a 08 1200c Hello as a 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿men born and raised in California’s

[@thomasgrim4325]

Killer job! This sporty is pure class!

[@ericsissenwein3601]

Reminds me of the early 70’s runners when I was young 👍🏻

[@GiancarloFloyd]

I love that pie cut exhaust.

[@AfiqCarDealer]

Lovely bike mate 👌

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Love it especially the sound

[@mafiahenschen8674]

Such an awesome ride!,,, I really like what you did on the cam cover,,that as a whole is so cool!,,,oh I think the paint looks fine,,

[@MrAddison79]

Love it, that tank graphic is clean!

[@scootertrash647]

Love it. Great build

[@randallmcdaniel1189]

Great job with a lot of details

[@AJEMT87]

Nice sled. Painting my 02' sporty hardtail now.

[@truebelief4883]

Exelent work!! Clear lines and forms!!.. Beauty in simple!!.. Respect !!

[@nikitis13]

Great looking bike John👌. A set of mini-ape's perhaps to finish off a "Fonda esque" Chopper! 🤙

[@markwinchester3005]

Mucho respect for the work you poured into your dream bro.

[@highvolts6620]

Nice job bro... nothing like ol’school style. I’d ride this over a big wheeled bagger any day!

[@pero2727]

Now that's a build; respect, man! Unlike some clowns on here reading out their 10 page shopping list of perfectly fitting off the shelf parts that they just bolted on.

[@michesgqlledobbiln8928]

That's a tough looking bike!

[@bibob02]

great little clip shout out from south africa

[@alexandercharif5248]

Fantastic Job!!!

[@bradstevenson7765]

Good looking bike. Love the pipes.

[@mr.noneofyourbusiness3234]

very cool build! a custom indeed and a hands-on not many will take so big shouts for that. Maybe one day when I finish my 1999 Honda ACE to RatChop I'll make the cut on this channel. (fingers crossed...lol)

[@Theophilus1968]

Never say never! After riding for over forty years I think I'm ready to build a rigid chopper. I can't believe I'm saying that out loud. Lol!

[@joshuas.6245]

My favorite part was when you had it to start. Great bike, man!

[@SUPPORTYOURSELF]

One of my favorite shed bikes. Well done!

[@inze9061]

Reason why everyone likes Harley: after 20+ years, it’s still as bad ass as it was brand new.

[@anup2282]

They should always show the last clip in every video the person who built the bike riding it...great built.

[@bryonkidder6199]

That's a great Sportster frame! The lines are better than most aftermarket weld-on clips on the market today...W○W!

[@cadevanauken7120]

Love the build! Safe travels 🤙🏼

[@000csmith]

Wow, beautiful bike... well done!

[@joaoaboim6928]

Fantastic job done there, John, congratulations for such a gorgeous and beautiful BIKE!!! And you totally succeed in keeping it simple. I suppose the fact of being a Harley helped a lot … WoW what a Ride "\o/"

[@brainfreezecustom5476]

João Aboim thanks!

[@onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679]

Love the king queen seat

[@markjulianoriginalhooli2217]

To my brothers and sisters across the pond 🇺🇲🇬🇧 good job All Hail the Mighty Sportster 😎

[@brianwinters4991]

Nice job ! Keep it up , Love that style , Thumbs up from up from minnesota.

[@mayjoe3742]

Cheers from the 612!

[@enriquecorona3184]

Not bad, not bad eh...! like the work you have done to the Sportster.. good job. Greeting from Mx, was in Edinburgh, Scotland previously..

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Beautiful build!

[@scottortiz8274]

My brotha, that's a sweet ASS Little SLED....?look forward to seeing your next build....

[@Sebastian-pb9hm]

This is amazing! Well done!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Nice. Very nice. You did an awesome job.

[@daves4yah]

Strong work, very nice Sir! Cheers!

[@djay6651]

The welds on the exhaust pipes are interesting.

[@gimmigota1]

It's an old school Chopper but looks awesome.

[@julianporte7677]

Fine work indeed!

[@javiersalido8073]

Super cool dude!

[@david555montez9]

Absolutelly gorgeous!!! Congratulations buddy Best wishes 😀🤘

[@zviadabesadze5709]

Love it , Hello from Georgia 🇬🇪

[@daniilbondar7895]

Looking great!

[@roberthagen7024]

Nice bike .good job bro

[@wolfsworld3634]

"had a bit of a moment and just ripped it all apart" I relate to this. i'm sure when he got it all apart he stood back and said "what the fuck did i do?"

[@michaelsmith1094]

That's exactly how I learned to turn the wrench. opps to late now, I am into it.

[@terrencecc]

smashing. good job.

[@emiliosantizo1146]

Que moto tan preciosa!!! Única felicidades gran trabajo!!! . Yo tengo 2 sportster 1200cc una será Chooper y la otra bobber

[@mayjoe3742]

Very nice! John, if you love wiring bikes, feel free to come to Minneapolis, Minnesota and re wire my 1994 sportster. I too have done a rebuild although not as thorough as you have. Cheers!

[@brainfreezecustom5476]

Get me on a plane and it's a deal! ; )

[@jagtheripper5297]

The caulking gun clamp. Fucking genius !!!!!

[@danilocapellan1316]

Cool 😎 bike.

[@chriscarter7196]

Bad ass!!! Hopefully spot you riding round London ;)

[@sapalobo9723]

Cool bike. Even has a pillion!

[@Gentamoru]

Looks pretty nice!

[@liamanthonydelaney9244]

Lovely machine

[@baburvlogs9291]

beautiful motorcycle

[@rossbbrown]

You did good.Thanks for sharing.

[@Jerrydmech]

Awesome

[@knightlautrec4311]

From the side that rear wheel looks darkside, thought he was a madman.

[@TseiAess]

That's some pretty wiring!

[@eddiecaplan1908]

Hey!, well done to you!, trying to build anything in a u.k climate shed or garage is a test of endurance !, This looks like a really well thought out and built sporty!, good fabrication and practical mods that are going to keep you on the road 😀

[@GwensRealLoverAnthOny]

I like that exhaust..

[@HammerHeadGarage]

Cool Bike.

[@eddiecaplan1908]

..sorry!, i didnt hear your bike running before commenting!!!!!, Motor sounds really smooth, nice even idle speed, i like the short pipes, (dont listen to any idiots criticizing the welding!, they are absolutley fine!, they curve in and around just right, and as you clearly have sorted the jetting and timing, you have built a really cool ride everyday bike,most folks would envy😀

[@brainfreezecustom5476]

Cheers buddy!!

[@eddiecaplan1908]

@@brainfreezecustom5476 this is a brilliant bike, the fact that you ride this every day around london, and are still alive😀, i love all the attention to detail, the headlight rocker switch, side starter button, t.i.g welded frame, avon speedmasters, the whole thing is the perfect mix of oldschool look late 60s/early 70s chopper, but built for keeping you rolling in the 21st century,

[@sarthakkhamari9064]

Beautiful motorcycle

[@sarthakkhamari9064]

Roadmate of a gentleman

[@tays8306]

Nice ride. So glad the barf paint and fat tire/billet fad is dead

[@brainfreezecustom5476]

Me too!!

[@alex_rodriguez777]

Does this bike fall into that category? Cause I'm a fan if that's the case

[@tays8306]

@@alex_rodriguez777 Think american chopper.. That's barf paint and fat tire

[@f_r_e_d]

Clean 👏

[@jadenstone2690]

I am not usually one to like a cruiser, but damn-nice bike.

[@FELiPES101]

I think the led indicators could be cleaned up a bit but nice bike

[@tommyh3332]

Sounds nice,

[@perotekku]

Is this a London style of Chopper? I really like the lines on this, and other custom choppers on this channel. Definitely what I'd like my project to turn out looking like!

[@ooXxDrUmMeRxXoo]

I dont want to like it.... but i somehow love it

[@surfnrak.com.a]

Nice sled

[@michaelsmith1094]

NICE. Where can I get some of those most hidden looking turn signals that you have. When I was younger I just ripped all of that junk off, but getting older makes me paranoid Also I live the way you utilized the chain guard with your home made custom. And las but not least, is that an Avon back tire? I love the tread design. Thumbs Up!!!

[@brainfreezecustom5476]

Thanks Michael. Yea it’s a 16” Avon SM rear tyre. Indicators are just led strips cut down to size and wired up to an little flasher.

[@DineshSingh-qk6bt]

No more round booty, only triangles

[@nbowling10trio]

Now it's time for the bike to return the beating to your spine

[@jerryhelm5118]

What I ride ..ultra trick brother..looks hell alot better than mine laughs ..very nice..😎

[@easyliving3021]

Nice scoot

[@chip9832]

Great bike

[@caferacer3539]

Why middles? Doesn't chopper means forward controls?

[@dfcvda]

I have an 89 XLCH in England. I`d swap plus money for yours !

[@jhhd1]

Nice bike

[@jacobd9275]

love the bike but can someone explain why you would want hidden turn signals on a commuter?

[@brainfreezecustom5476]

You can still see them when they flash, just not a big plastic unit.

[@sebastianlaczewski63]

Awesome !

[@chriscone2684]

How do you MOT it without silencers?

[@longdong3889]

Put stock pipes on and swap after inspection?

[@joehdiron1620]

How did you go from a four spark plug system to a two spark plug ignition or was yours already the two spark plug ignition. I have a 1998 sportster s with the four spark plug ignition system. The need result on your ride is awesome brother. Looks amazing.

[@brainfreezecustom5476]

Sounds like you have the sport edition with duel spark plug heads and performance cams? Standard is just 2 plugs total. Cheers!

[@joehdiron1620]

Brain Freeze Custom thank you very much for the input. Yes I do have the sport model. Not much sport to it right now due to the fact it is in a bit of a mess on my shop floor. Lol. Still going to dive into it and get going. Looking at doing the Tc bros hardtail chop.