While Burly fork preload adjusters allow the rider to dial the Harley in for their weight and riding style. Up front the factory forks have been overhauled by Hageman with Progressive Suspension fork springs. Pressing the rubber to the road is a set of high quality Hagon Nitro stainless rear shocks for rust free riding.
These are wrapped around 17in Sun alloy rims by Buchanan’s that are laced together with stainless spokes. In Florida anything off pavement means sand, the fat tyres keep you on top and in control.” Those tyres are a Continental TKC 130/80/17 front and an extra chunky 170/60/17 rear to spit up plenty of rooster tails. In addition Greg also had in mind a bike with the philosophy “ride anywhere, anytime, scramble style. This means easy to ride, always reliable and yet parked up it’ll stand out at any event, just as it did when on display at The Handbuilt Motorcycle show.
HARLEY SCRAMBLER MODS
“I kept custom one-off mods down on this bike simply because the final owner, could be anyone, I wanted to keep the bike stock enough that the owner could still take it to a local dealer without being hassled,” explains Sir Hageman. Given anyone could win the 48, from an experienced rider to a novice with no saddle time, Greg used his years of experience to craft a machine that would suit all and sundry. The prize? A go anywhere 2015 Harley Davidson Sportster 48 that tips its cap to the AMF years. So it’s easy to see why Rebel Yell Bourbon entrusted the future custom bike hall of famer to knock out a give-away machine for one lucky customer. But if he didn’t live on the other side of the Pacific Ocean I’d throw my keys to Greg Hageman in a heartbeat! He’s a master mechanic who never fails when it comes to building incredible customs that ride as perfectly as they appeal to the eye. Knowing you tightened that axle bolt yourself gives a little added comfort when speeds start going past the ton. Maybe it’s an old school mentality that I should let go, but no one works on my bikes but me.
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