Hardtailing the Ironhead...

Hardtailing the 1974 Ironhead Sportster....

 
 New project bike. This ugly bike is screaming for a makeover. What better way to customize a Harley, then a 4" stretch hardtail!...

 First thing we have to do is unbolt all of the rear section including the swing arm. Then cut down the remaining frame to accept the new rear end.

 The new rear end was sitting a little low on the frame where I wanted to weld it up to the old frame, so with a little tweaking and heating I got it where I was happy....

With the new hardtail in place I made some gussets and welded it all together top and bottom, with the hope that it stays together on the freeway!

With the back tire in place I gots me a roller!