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The Harley-Davidson Sportster is often called "America's horse," a machine rooted in working-class culture. Among them, examples powered by the classic Ironhead engine remain especially beloved as a canvas for customization. Here are seven hand-picked Ironhead custom builds.
Ironhead customs are rugged, yet there's a certain allure to them. The stripped-down shaping shows the builder's aesthetic straight through. Just comparing the atmosphere of these 7 bikes reminds me all over again that customizing is self-expression.
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What years exactly does 'Ironhead' refer to as an engine?
It generally refers to the OHV engine used roughly from '57 to '85, the heart of the old Sportsters.
Shame you can't tell from the article alone the exact year or custom details for each of the 7 bikes.
Unlike the Evo, Ironhead-based bikes probably cost a fair bit to maintain these days.
Exactly, it's a rabbit hole I'd only recommend to people who can actually keep up with the maintenance.
'Rooted in working-class culture' feels a bit romanticized, but I get the sentiment.
Just knowing it's 7 carefully chosen bikes makes it sound worth a good look, want to study the photos closely.
The Ironhead Sportster, that engine's particular ruggedness is just irresistible.
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