Sioux Falls' Jaimie Kangas, possesses and rides this very sparkling firm framework Sportster, custom-built for her by her husband Jason, of Twisted Choppers. He focuses on signature style bikes. This is only Jaimie's 2nd custom made motorbike, her very first was actually a radically raked rigid motorbike, which was also built by her husband.

This custom motorcycle is completely different from her very first unit. It includes much more of a classic race look to it, rather than a conventional raked and stretched street bike design. She desired a customized motorbike that was smaller and lighter so that it would match her driving technique and would remain relaxed to drive.

A 2001 H-D XL 1200 was bought as a donor motorcycle for the project and although it had been a complete and really good motorbike, it was quickly torn apart. The body was chopped and tailored to accept a tailored hard-tail set up. These kits include all the parts and components for converting any Harley Sportster into a sturdy body motorbike.

Also included from the package is a tailor made oil tank, rear end fender, seat, and a custom made battery power compartment. So obviously, once Jason had the frame welded back together together with the remaining elements on, there was clearly very little left of the primary donor motorcycle other than the drive-train and front frame section. The exhaust , saddle and mounts, and handle bars amongst other things were all made by hand for this motorbike. And at the start, Jason built a springer front-end for the particular length needed to keep up with the desired ride height to meet Jaimie's specs.

When asked what is one of the most challenging part of the project, Jaimie responded, "Having my partner to complete the bobber! The whole project began as my 2nd customized motorcycle, so it kept getting placed on standby, getting a back seat to other constructions within the garage. At least a year passed without much work getting done on it."

She ended up selling her chopper over the winter and now rally season nearing quickly, Jaimie wants to be there without having a bike. So she gave Jason a kick in the pants and the build started to gain momentum and was finally finished in the spring. The bobber utilizes a mix of new and old elements to get a basic yet classic look that appears great from virtually any angle. And with the Sportster drive-train installed in the sleek and stylish chassis, it offers a lot of ponies for Jaimie's daily riding fulfillment.