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If you want a greater extension on your forks, it is better to do a little more work and add the needed rake to the neck to prevent the front end from rising up and ruining the overall low look of the Sportster.įans of Sportster Choppers who want a more chopped look, anything in the range of two inches over stock forks all the way up to the "Captain American" fully extended front end, will want to alter the neck of the frame. So, if you want to build an easy Sportster chopper, you can simply extend the front forks one to two inches and be ready to ride. The "L" refers to the fact that these motorcycles come right off the dealership floor with a lower frame and slightly increased rake. The "Sporty" as this model is often nicknamed, can actually be some of the easiest chopper builds, especially if you choose the Harley 883L or 1200L.
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Part of the appeal of the Sportster may be their sleek appearance even in the stock configuration. Whether you want to build a chopper from a brand new off-the-showroom-floor stock Sportster or buy a basket case and start from the ground up, you can create any chopper you desire, from a slightly altered, mostly stock motorcycle to a one-of-a-kind, personalized dream bike.