Old bikes are unquestionably cool. But if you buy one, you’re on the fast track to becoming a self-made mechanic, specializing in that specific brand and model.
So how do you produce all the steeze of the good ol’ days, without any of the headaches" 2LOUD Custom has the answer?and it’s a clever form of subterfuge. Because this Harley Sportster bobber is not quite as old as it looks at first glance…

2LOUD is run by ‘Max’ Ma Yicheng and based in Taipei, Taiwan, where customizing motorcycles is tricky, thanks to strict regulations. When a customer booked in this 2009-model Sportster XL883 Custom, Max set himself a challenge.
?How do you have style and still pass tests"? he asked. ?How do you have a great sounding exhaust that doesn?t bother people" How do you have performance, beauty, and durability" Finding a balance between these factors is the real challenge.?
?I wanted to create a Sportster that looks slender and is low to the ground, but is also capable of normal riding on roads. And retains all the necessary functions. while having a simple, elegant look.?
Max’s changes are pretty extensive. At the heart of the Sporty, he ripped out the fuel injection and installed a Mikuni HSR42 carb?resulting in more power and less wiring. (It’s matched up to a hand-made air filter system.) The twin exhausts are custom too, and include proper packing and baffling to keep noise levels reasonable.

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