This Harley Davidson 48, or simply Sportster 48 (forty eight), is one of the best selling models of this famous brand. In addition, it is the motorcycle with the most Bobber style of series that they sell.
But now it’s time to talk about this Sportster 48 Bobber.
A customer looking for a Harley Davidson workshop
Steven, the owner of this custom motorcycle, was looking for a specialized Harley Davidson workshop near Almuñecar (Spain), which is the city where he currently resides.
But the only thing he found in the area were the typical motorcycle workshop of all time and none of them specialized in Harley Davidson.
Finally, he decided to broaden his search and found a workshop specialized in motorcycle transformation in Malaga, our workshop, the workshop of Lord Drake Kustoms. Steven called us and came to introduce us his motorcycle, in this case a Harley Davidson Sportster Forty Eight.
At first, the owner of this Harley Sportster, doubted to turn this motorcycle into a Cafe Racer or a Bobber style. Finally he decided to transform his Harley into a motorcycle more Custom or Bobber.
The customization process of the Sportster 48
One of its conditions was that the rear should stand out for the presence of a wide tire. A wide wheel for the Sportster, which could be 240 or 200.
Finally, a 200 wheel was chosen not to be too exaggerated. Another request was that he didn’t want any kind of graphics or airbrushing on the motorcycle: “I wanted everything black, except the Harley gas tank that has to be in pure metal.”
Tailor-made Harley exhaust pipes painted with ceramic coat, handmade fenders, Rough Crafts air filter, led headlight, custom fuel tank, and many other details; They shaped this personalized Sportster with Old School style.
As for the finishes, Lord Drake Kustoms has a manufacturing and upholstery service for custom motorcycle seats, which has given a different and unique look to the spring seat for Sportster that has been installed.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fotograma video explicativo sobre cuanto cuesta una moto modificada ya hecha por Lord Drake Kustoms[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feZZiEB5_bo” el_width=”50″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We already have the final report of the Ducati 999 Neoracer, you can visit it, as always in our motorcycle catalog.
Álvaro Manén is the photographer who has made these splendid photographs in our store “Showroom” in Malaga (Spain).
By the way, if you want to visit our facilities, we invite you to contact us. And if you come from afar, we remind you that La Casa de las Titas – Tourist Apartments has a special offer for our clients and friends.[/vc_column_text][la_btn title=”DUCATI 999 NEORACER” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lorddrakekustoms.com%2Fducati-999-neoracer%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are many reports and covers in Biker Zone magazine in which Lord Drake Kustoms has appeared over the years.
In this case we made double to have cover and internal report with our Bultracker “04 Siebla” in its number 268. As always we invite you to see more details of this motorcycle on its dedicated page.[/vc_column_text][la_btn title=”BULTRACKER “04 SIEBLA“” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lorddrakekustoms.com%2Fbultracker-04%2F|||”][la_divider height=”xlg:32px;lg:32px;”][vc_column_text]
Unexpectedly, in our custom motorcycle workshop in Malaga, we received a visit from a Ducati 999 from 2003. Its owner wanted to transform it into a Ducati Cafe Racer. In Lord Drake Kustoms, we have no limits and we decided to accept the challenge to make a motorcycle transformation so far seen.
Ducati 999 Neoracer
It is not very common to use this brand to make motorcycle transformations, perhaps some models of the range Monster are the most used. In addition, the Italian brand has for some time offered a somewhat model customized already in the factory, known as Ducati Scrambler. But what is very strange, is to use models Racing motorcycle like this to do a motorcycle customization job.
How this Ducati 999 was transformed into a Ducati Cafe Racer
Because it is a very racing motorcycle and that originally comes with fairing, dome, etc., The first thing that was done was to disassemble all the plastics. Subsequently, we decided that the original wheels were not the most suitable and that they had to be replaced by new wheels with spokes valid for this Ducati.
It was clear that he would not be left with a normal Cafe Racer, it would be more like a Naked motorcycle with an air Cafe Racer, hence his name “Neo Racer”. And so that it doesn’t look like a Street Fighter transformation, the entire subframe was modified very elegantly and without giving it much height.
The exhaust manifolds were modified to finish them in a 2:1 system with the adaptation of a Harley Davidson Supertrapp silencer.
Ducati 999 Neoracer
A new lithium motorcycle battery was installed that was properly replaced and hidden with a handmade metal cover. Other handmade front fender was manufactured and the height of the motorcycle was modified to give it a more quiet and classic street feel.
Mini motogadget speedometers, round mirrors accompanied by handlebar motogadget flashers next to a Harley V-Rod type headlight, were another detail that completed this beautiful custom motorcycle with a totally innovative style.
Ducati 999 Neoracer
The work of powder coating was applied to the vast majority of the parts and was carried out by Metalcolors, which is one of the best companies specialized in the painting of motorcycles of all kinds in Spain. The deposit was painted with the traditional system and finished with a classic graphic Ducati, which was covered with gloss lacquer.
Technical Data Sheet
Base: Ducati 999.
Year: 2003.
Displacement: 999 cc.
Escape: modified with handcrafted terminal and Supertrapp tail.
Shock absorber: Öhlins.
Fork: Original modified.
Odometer: Motogadget mini.
Hand controls: Semi-handlebars, grips, brake and clutch pumps, etc.
Foot controls: modified.
Tires: Rear and front replaced by spokes.
Fuel tank: original modified.
Seat: handmade seat.
Front fender: handmade.
Rear fender: handmade.
License plate holder: handmade.
Chassis: Modified subframe.
Lighting: front turn signals in grips, pilot and rear turn signals LEDs, control lamps, etc.
Powder coating.
Gallery
All photographs by Álvaro Manén.
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You can order your model now!
BASE: Ducati 999 STYLE: Café Racer/Street
BASE: You can use any model of Ducati Super Sport, ST or Monster. TIME: 60 days aprox. SHIPPING: Worldwide. Free shipping to USA & EUROPE.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this video, Francisco Alí Manén from Lord Drake Kustoms, clarifies an issue that many of you who follow us and who are interested in the world of customization will have asked many times. And it’s how much does a cafe racer cost ?, or rather, how much does it cost to transform a motorcycle into a cafe racer or any other modified motorcycle?
Well, we can anticipate that much less than you imagine … do not miss the video.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbMOu1XTECI”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We already have the first images of the Sportster 48 Bobber made by Álvaro Manén, the same photographer of the Ducati 999 “Neoracer”. For those who have not seen it, we recommend that you do not miss it.
In a few days we will publish the official and complete report of this marvel, meanwhile, we leave you with this advance. Enjoy it![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12956″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12958″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12960″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12962″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12964″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12966″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12968″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12990″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12972″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12976″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12970″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12980″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12982″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12984″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12986″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12978″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” onclick=”zoom”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the issue 248 of the Spanish magazine Biker Zone, our Sportster 883 Racer was the subject of a four-page report inside.
If you want to see a gallery and more information of this custom bike, based on the mythical Harley Davidson Sportster 883, visit its page in our motorcycle section.[/vc_column_text][la_btn title=”SPORTSTER “883 RACER“” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lorddrakekustoms.com%2Fes%2F883-racer%2F|||”][la_divider height=”xlg:32px;lg:32px;”][vc_column_text]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We want to thank the collaboration given in some of our works to the company Metal Colors (www.metalcolors.com).
Metal Colors is a Spanish company that is a pioneer in the powder coating industry for metals and specialists in this type of paint for motorcycle and automotive parts in general.
In addition to commissioning the entire process of preparation of the pieces (cleaning, degreasing, thread protection, blasting and final painting); They also have a free pick-up and drop-off service throughout the Peninsula. They have facilities in Malaga and Madrid.
For all those who look for this type of painting or service I recommend it.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At Lord Drake Kustoms we know that every lover of the motorcycle world is a great traveler and adventurer by nature.
In fact, being “biker” implies movement, displacement from one point to another; but above all discovery, discover new routes that lead to new places to explore.
That is why we wanted to recommend our customers, friends and anyone who follows us, a very special place to rest after a long route on two wheels.
It is La Casa de las Titas, tourist apartments in the heart of the old town of Vélez-Málaga (Málaga).
Recently we were lucky to have your collaboration to make the first exhibition of custom bikes of our brand. But not only that, but the treatment was wonderful. So we thought that everyone should know this establishment located in such a charming place.
So much so, that from here we want to invite you to visit us and that you stay at La Casa de las Titas.
So you know, if you want to visit our facilities Lord Drake Kustoms in person and know Vélez-Málaga and the Axarquía, a region where you will enjoy both sea and mountain, with endless routes for lovers of two wheels, contact with us and La Casa de las Titas – Tourist Apartments will offer you special conditions.
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