BUILDING A HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CHOPPER | PT 04

Building a Harley-Davidson Sportster Chopper build, Part 04! Big thanks to TC Bros for the collaboration! Check em out at: bit.ly/BHMxTCBros
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[@BlockheadMoto]

Should we keep it bare metal, or paint it? Let us know, drop a comment! On chopper note, don't forget we're giving away a 1960s Harley-Davidson Panhead! Sign up @ www.BlockheadMoto.com

[@tylervenator4123]

Patina Chopper? RustinPeace from LNSPLTBLVD its a Honda Shadow so no copy cat but an amazing build

[@ChaseJasperDown]

I love the raw patina with a nice clear coat.

[@garyehrhardt3136]

Paint and raw metal

[@8bitMAG]

Raw metal looks bad ass!

[@nathansnedegar5885]

The bare metal looks bad ass on that bike with the exhaust the way it is

[@nickkaelbli1738]

If you're gonna Frisco mount the tank you should cut the tunnel out and flat bottom it with a more shallow tunnel to increase fuel capacity

[@BlockheadMoto]

You know, you're right... but that's more work 😂

[@nickkaelbli1738]

@@BlockheadMoto if you're gonna respect anything you gotta respect honesty. 👍

[@CB_RedBeard417]

Did this project ever get finished??

[@NicholasPrice-tb7vo]

Paint it, too sleek and well put together to be a rat rod. Fits in way better as a hot rod with a classy paint

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks Nicholas!

[@pootmahgoots8482]

Raw metal with an artificial patina would be sick. Keep the chrome shiny parts for som contrast. Would look so dope. I personally like the weather caps. Im sure you could weld the collar to the pipe and grind the welds smooth so it looks a lot cleaner and goes with the flow.

[@BlockheadMoto]

We're trying a few options with the weather caps, we'll update you all in the next vid! 😁

[@pootmahgoots8482]

@@BlockheadMoto I'm stoked!!

[@Raider5554]

Huge fan of the channel, love what you guys are doing! I like the raw metal look, it has a kind of rat rod feel.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks for watching, Rick!

[@lukeofearth1036]

Dam Ruroc, send my broke @$$ a free helmet.

[@sway0221]

Dang!!! Ok can I get a free Ruroc Atlas helmet size Large...or do i have to have hundreds of thousands followers...lol good job guys!

[@nbowling10trio]

Glad it's getting 1250 love, I have the hammer 1275 and every bike should've came 1250 hooligan!

[@DaveWhite1979]

Keep it bare 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼 no gauges, chopper shit for life

[@probb68rs]

Paint it!!! Dodge has a blue called “B5 blue” or Corvette has a color “LaMans blue” either would be cool.

[@purnadhara108]

something i've never seen is a bike all done in 'stainless steel' look. Chrome is a bit yawn and easy, but maybe a polished steel / stainless look? definitely something different! no idea how youd do it though :-)

[@junkyardjedi7706]

Black out the rims, WW tires, Pin stripe the raw steel and matt Clear coat !! Rat Rod that Biatch !! S S 1250 kit Rocks !

[@Sflboater100]

Almost 9 minutes into a 20 minute video before any work actually starts

[@Scates]

Think teal for this but bare metal for mechagoldzilla

[@pauly680]

I think raw metal has a bit of a rat rod vibe - that bike looks to nice for that. I say paint it

[@dillondoughty2409]

Sparkle paint feels like a must with that seat

[@NickyChaos77]

So was this project scrapped? No new episodes on it for 7 months

[@markmcintosh7095]

I'm probably the only one but I think it would be cool in black.

[@BanzleGaming]

The exhaust is saying fuck the passengers ears 😂😂

[@BanzleGaming]

The exhaust is saying fuck the passengers ears 😂😂

[@eazyio]

Bare metal would be sick.

[@timnevitt2993]

just clear coat

[@BlockheadMoto]

It does look cool! We're so torn! 😅

[@timnevitt2993]

@@BlockheadMoto had a friend down the street do it and it look awesome

[@Malato12]

Needs some paint!! And no bunny ears...................

[@fredericarnaldi4767]

Barre metal was in the early 2000 .. blue blue blue

[@harleydave2316]

For the exhaust, maybe remove the flappers and notch the top of the pipes to make a design in them? 😊

[@joshuaneth4216]

I like the raw metal. Maybe do some teal blue accenting.

[@bigfootgarage2201]

I fuckin love this sportster chopper lol it’s taking a lot for me not to order that TC bros kit for my 2020 48 and have a 1200 sportster chopper

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks BFG!

[@life_behind_bars]

Wish I could get the time-lapse to work on my sportster build. Holy crap this is a lot of work and if I get one more shard of flaking crome plating embedded in my flesh I'm gonna freak the F@$K out 😅😅😅

[@BlockheadMoto]

Flaking chrome is the woooorst! Definitely wear gloves, haha

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Guys that exhaust is bad fuckin ass...the entire bike is.gonma be awesome and now there's gonna be an sns 1250 kit on it....wow

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks Michael!

[@MrMbragg]

My vote - leave it raw metal- looks faster!!

[@Jonn1969]

Paint it crazy ! Like a Mexican lowrider car!!!

[@BlockheadMoto]

*foreshadowing 😅

[@bulleit9459]

Bare metal! Hell yeah!! That looks badfriggenass!!!

[@blueeyeddemon2755]

I say screw it throw the f-u sporty motor on it

[@ddill1968]

You could powder coat it in chrome.

[@jakeproctor2789]

clear coat over that raw metal and leave it!!

[@jakeb.1318]

I'd say paint it a sick yellow🤘

[@AdamSuperAC]

Raw Mental man, RAW METAL all the WAY !!!! Cheers from Australia. 👍😎👍

[@BlockheadMoto]

Cheers Adam!

[@gavinhughes8623]

Rawsteel dose look really good , that exhaust tho you guys loosing your minds or just having a funny turn.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Prob a mix of both losing our minds and having fun, lol

[@redbone6940]

Bare metal with a transparent red candy or pearl. Would be cool to have color and still see the raw steel underneath. Your thoughts?

[@BlockheadMoto]

Sick idea!

[@robbarnes3680]

I'm on the bare metal bike band wagon!! Looks good gentlemen! Love your videos! The tuning detail that Chris goes into is fascinating and Block you are always great! Keep up the good work!

[@fastsilverado]

Raw metal!! The real is just over done. You just did a dyna with a real like color.

[@BlockheadMoto]

The Dyna Beach Cruiser! That was more a seafoam than teal, but I see what you're saying, it was close!

[@ET0000]

What about raw rat rod look?? Either way the build so far looking pretty cool guys! 😎

[@Jonn1969]

Acetone and transmission fluid mixed makes a good penatrating lubricant!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Sounds like a special elixir, haha

[@jonsmith3705]

Leave it raw and clear coat it

[@wesleystewart4422]

Gunbarrel gray. 😎

[@BlockheadMoto]

That'd be fitting! lol

[@Firestorm637]

Belts are for your pants

[@AlittleBitOfFun]

Clear coat the raw looks industrial and badass That being said that bike is a rolling advertisement for your shop so it has to look cool and deliberate either way

[@lucasshea3811]

I would NOT paint it !

[@liamfoley4452]

Leave it raw metal for sure. It looks so sick

[@cornerstonemfg]

Make choppers shiny again!

[@Emmer_Jayber]

Good works on the bike guys. Should've load it up as is and titled it "Work in Porgress"

[@journeyofjerry820]

You covered the Custome Goldzilla sign with a pirate flag? Ouch! I was fine with beign regulated to the fridge left over shelf , but then to be covered by a flag after the hours of work that I put into it. I blame Shadetree surgeon for this disrespect. 🤣

[@BlockheadMoto]

It's not covered up, we put it over by the car lift with the Goldzilla parts! We need to find a solid place to hang that thing! The numbers have changed up so much on that bike 😅

[@journeyofjerry820]

@@BlockheadMoto I'm not seriously offended. I was just trying to be funny is all. you could use that sign for target practice if you want to. When i get back into powder coating I will make you a sign that truly lives up to your shops stature. Come to the October Forgotten Angels camp out in october to see my best and greatest gift I have ever done. I bet I get a no way reaction from you.

[@D0tanuki]

You have to paint it otherwise everyone will know it's not tig welded.

[@BlockheadMoto]

True, damn 😂

[@Smallbore2wheels]

Bare metal and clear coat it.

[@colt3578]

I love the pipes but LOL hope the girl has short hair😂😂😂

[@BlockheadMoto]

If a girl is willing to ride on the back of this thing, props to her 😂

[@Recycledhooligan]

Not a fan of the exhaust.personal preference passengers are gonna be getting roasted.

[@BlockheadMoto]

Not really built for passengers, that's for sure 😅

[@alexbarker3502]

In the process of doing this same thing to my 2011 XL883L Superlow that I already threw the 1250 hooligan kit on a few years ago. Can't wait for the pt.5 to come out! I might need some help figuring out wiring harness routing and oil tank/battery placement.

[@Chris-s2e5t]

I HAD A 1200 BUILT SPORTY...I TRYED TO STAY ON IT........AND I HAD STICK LONG SUSPENSION.......I WOULD NOT WANT TO TRY OPENING UP A 1400. ON A NO SUSPENSION BIKE....IT BETTER BE SMOOTH GROUND...

[@secondchancegarage]

YES! Bare Arms! 😂

[@BlockheadMoto]

💪🐻

[@williamb.9110]

What's that ginger fuzz under Chris' nose?

[@BlockheadMoto]

Shadow, lol

[@miguelalanis8377]

When is episode 5 going to be available? I'm currently building my 2009 nightster, was going to do a hard tail weld on kit, but I went with a full frame build instead I just finished stripping and redoing my wiring harness. just curious to see where or how you guys will hide the ecm, and fuse blocks. I also deleted the TSM. To answer your question keep it raw/patina will look good after it gets a coat of clear.

[@charlesbolin7249]

Kind of Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man vibe with the bare metal. Damn, Put "Block Head Designed" decals on the tank, some pinstripes on the fenders, let it patina a bit and clear coat it. If you keep the exhaust flappers which is cool in a red neck kind of way, you'll have to call her "Florida Man". In all seriousness, it's a cool looking bike, but I'd never ride it, that rigid frame is going to be a real back breaker. Hell, at 50 years old, my XL is only tolerable with the stock suspension and a Saddlemen Dominator seat. Side note, if you carbureted that b*tch, you could make it shoot flames out the pipes, and that would be sick with the exhaust flappers.

[@xcronex]

What does the saying up in arms mean? Angry, rebellious Angry, rebellious, as in The town was up in arms over the state's plan to allow commercial flights at the air base. This idiom originally referred to an armed rebellion and was so used from the late 1500s. BTW this build will be sick AF! great job far from the days of a headlight install.

[@MikeEWard]

I thought it was going to be the original metal flake from the 72. Raw metal would look good, or the metal flake silver from the 72 line.

[@BlockheadMoto]

I was planning on using the original paint set for this bike, but since we weren't using the OEM rear or front fender, I put that on a different bike, and we took the tank off a 48 for this one.

[@joshuachristensen7780]

Paint it

[@Vinceblaak1179]

I really like the chromed out look but Im thinkin a nice coat of paint with chrome would be pretty sic too

[@ashpunting]

I love it in the Chrome style chopper, and if you're feeling it even more, the reason to do it in Chrome 😊

[@williambassakyros201]

I built and rode H-D's and other Choppers with and without Speedos or Tachs since the 1970's, and for the novice it is a necessity. However, for a seasoned rider it doesn't matter. You just take it up the point it doesn't pull anymore and you know where the redline is. LOL Good luck with the build. Remember, speed kills ride a Sportster and life forever!!!

[@BlockheadMoto]

That saying at the end 😂

[@parkeslife4323]

Sandblast and clearcoat frame and tins. You can always paint over later? Also see if you can adapt a Streetbob handlebar clamp instrument panel on the rabbit ear crossbar. Yeah no speedo "chopper shit" is great, but if the clamp gauge can be adapted it will keep with the minimalist modern injected chopper theme youre going with. And pevent "accidental" speeding tickets. 😁 Sucker Punch still my favourite giveaway bike. 👍

[@BlockheadMoto]

Cool idea! Yeah the Sucker Punch was awesome, loved that bike!

[@brandonnott3695]

I kinda like that rusty patina, like a rat rod chopper

[@BlockheadMoto]

For sure! Rat rods are cool 🤘

[@KevinsTooTall]

I Googled it cause bored This idiom first appeared during the 1500s. It most likely came from the definition of arms: weapons and ammunition. Imagine that a person is angry enough to have grabbed a weapon. Up in arms is not usually used literally, but its meaning is that the person is angry to the point of feeling violent.

[@TheDankh]

why not just rotate the rear fender, instead of TIG'ing it back on and have it potentially be slightly off? Appears to me it wasn't welded in place yet, and it's symmetrical front to back and left to right.

[@shmole3884]

im biased because teal but.....TEAL!!!

[@BlockheadMoto]

Right?! TEAL!

[@rimaspazereckas2748]

Block you did come to the some point and go "crap the sprocket is on the wrong side for a rubber mount sporty" Have you forgetton that big twin and small twin have the "drive" on different sides? Yes i know this is an old videos...

[@donaldcook6997]

read heading and had to stop and ask Why waste your time on a sporty? get a real bike and build it....unless you're making one for your kid that just got out of high school....even then,I would build my daughter an older dyna.

[@chonny68hershberger75]

Raw metal looks great

[@jonsmith3705]

I hope the transmission shifts properly

[@BlockheadMoto]

We hope so, too! We'll cross that bridge when we get there, lol

[@juliohernandez2378]

She's a beauty

[@LadyTam55]

Love a clear coat over the metal. It's a chopper and don't need any gauges as on the I had and rode many years ago was a 59 sportster hardtail with a mag and headlight with taillight. That was it. No nothing but your ear and the feel to tell how fast you was going. But that's a long time ago.

[@andrewnicholson5851]

I’m thinking more of a junkyard style rusty chopper if that makes sense

[@rockyledbetter9818]

Take the collar off of the exhaust flappers if you plan to keep them. And just weld the ears of the pivot point to the pipe to clean it up a bit.

[@rimaspazereckas2748]

Not a fan of the exhaust on this build. I do have to admit it is very different...interrested in how the the build will finish overall witn this setup

[@1WightBoy]

Teal with a raw metal stripe might look good.

[@davidcarlson8507]

Looking good guys, bare metal would be unique and different.

[@ADVnarrator]

Kol

[@jastaylor2730]

Everybody is doing this why don’t somebody do a good old fashion trike conversion like they used to do in the 70s

[@darrylrussell1777]

I think you do the raw metal. Worse case you don’t like it then you can still paint over it!

[@haneymoto]

Leave the bare metal and surface rust. hit it with a little matte clear and call it a day.

[@bmp72]

Why not a real challenge and try to build a cool chopper based on the nightster… I mean making that thing look cool will be a real feat !

[@junkyardjedi7706]

Teal should only be used on garbage trucks and trash cans , that color SUX.

[@rickymortensen7683]

Wish i here in denmark could be part of the give away bike lottery

[@GearHead-Moto]

🎉

[@grumpopzijnmashfifty3109]

Best part of the bike. The excaust following the frame and sissybar

[@BlockheadMoto]

Thanks Grump!

[@basedlion3206]

Make it Tiffany blue!

[@BlockheadMoto]

That's what I'm saying! It'd look so cool 🤘

[@alejandrogilesyramirez9793]

I'm sure that it's a great project. I'm starting to work on my own

[@Jmanji33]

I think the raw metal look as awesome!

[@8bitMAG]

Chris is funny AF!! I love it!

[@CoryHaskins-vr5jk]

I would paint it in a silver metallic paint with the teal accent striping

[@ciroctrider]

Definitely love the raw steel look idea.

[@nancyweems5270]

Good call on the cylinders