DEATH CO. CHOPPERS: RAD BIKES FOR RAD PEOPLE
Here at Death Co. we've been making shitty t-shirts for shitty people for a very long time; we decided it was time to make rad bikes for rad people. We specialize in 1986-2003 Harley Davidson Sportsters but also dabble in 1970-1999 Big Twins.
When the opportunity came up to start this latest endeavor for Death Co., only one parts company came to mind; Lowbrow Customs. Their parts have been used on almost every project we've done for the past 15 years, it only made sense to continue that relationship. Somewhat local to us here and top quality parts that can't be beat - as well as great customer service.
That stance.
The frames we've been using for all of our Sportster builds are the Gasbox 3" up full rigid frames. These things are a work of art and Jesse over there really has made life easy for builders with the frames accepting OEM spacing that is basically plug and play on the rear section.
Pair that with a flawless horseshoe oil tank, shorty sissy bar, rear fender, tidy battery tray (all by Gasbox) and you're in business. They really couldn't make it much easier for the DIY builder. Whether you've been doing this stuff for years or are just starting out, with a little creativity and attention to detail, your next build could look just like ours or even better. Check out all the parts from Lowbrow Customs that went into this 1987 Harley-Davidson Sportster Chopper #1 build.
Words by: Dan Dellostritto
Photos and Video by: Mikey Revolt
WATCH VIDEO ABOUT DEATH CO. CHOPPERS & SPORTSTER NO. 1
We took a quick trip down to Columbus, Ohio to visit our good friend Dan Dellostritto and hear all about his latest venture. We've been seeing some of his killer builds on social media since Death Co. Choppers was born a few months back.
Dan has long been known for Death Co., his t-shirt brand, but building bikes for others is a newer endeavor. Death Co. Choppers' sole purpose is to bust out killer, Midwest, tough-as-nails Sportster builds all while utilizing Lowbrow Customs as his main source for parts.
WHAT PARTS WERE USED TO BUILD THE DEATH CO. SPORTSTER NO. 1?
Love Dan's build, and want to know what parts he used to put together such a beautiful machine? Well, you made it to the EXACT right place :)
You can find all the parts used when building the Death Co. Sportster No. 1 right here. In addition, we also have a great line of Harley Davidson Sportsters Accessories for you to explore.
DEATH CO. SPORTSTER NO. 1 TECH SHEET & BUILD PHOTOS
General
Owner: Dan Dellostritto
Year/Make/Model:1987 HARLEY DAVIDSON
Fabrication: N/A
Build Time: 2 MONTHS
XLH 1100 topped off with some really nice pipes by The Gasbox.
Engine
Year/Type/Size: 1987 XLH1100
Carburetor: S&S Super E
Exhaust: The Gasbox Upswept Shotgun
Air Cleaner: Plumb Cycles
Gasbox 3" up full frame for 86-03 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
Frame
The Gasbox 86-03 Sportster 3" Up Rigid Full Frame
Year/Type: N/A
Rake/Stretch: 32 degree Rake, 3" Up - 4" Stretch, 2" Drop
4" over works really well with this 3" up frame.
Front End
Type / Brand: Harley 39mm Narrow Glide with 4" over fork tubes and shaved lowers
19" front 9 spoke mag wheel.
18" rear 9 spoke mag with Lowbrow Customs Chain Conversion Kit
Wheels
Front Size: 19" 9 spoke powder coated mag
Rear Size: 18" 9 spoke powder coated mag
Tank painted by Time Bomb Kustoms
Finish/Paint
Paint by: Trey Guidry - Bike / Gas Tank by Time Bomb Kustoms
Plating/Polishing: Powder coating:
Zylstra Cycle Bars and Pangea Speed Mirror
Accessories
Front Fender: Nope
Rear Fender: Cycle Standard 5 1/2" Smooth Radius
Gas Tank: Lowbrow Customs 1.6 Gallon Super Narrow Firsco Mount Sportster Tank
Handlebars: Zylstra Cycles
Grips: Cycle Standard HD Factory Style Grips
Mirrors: Pangea Speed
Hand Controls: OEM
Foot Controls: Trimed Down Drag Specialties Rubber Pegs
Headlight: OEM
Taillight: Jegs
Turn Signals: Nope
License Mount:
Seat: Custom B & C
Custom seat...
If looks could kill.
"Car, Game OFF!" - Waynes World.
1.6 Gallons will get ya somewhere.
One of the coolest Air Cleaners by Plumb Cycles.
Shortened pegs.
Lowbrow Customs Horseshoe Oil tank. Dan integrated a weather proof ignition switch in it as well.
Cycle Standard 5 1/2" smooth radius rear fender.
Lowbrow Customs 39mm Low Profile Fork Caps and 39mm Radius Steering Stem Bolt.
S&S carb.
Pumpkin spice and everything nice.
She's pretty damn skinny.
The Gasbox Coil relocation and top motor mount with Lowbrow Customs Spark plug wires.
Just a little classic HD branding.
The Gasbox Battery box housing an Antigravity 12 cell battery.
The man himself DeathcoDan....
Midwest tough.
Choppers man, choppers.
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