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Ever notice how a Sportster's left side resembles a Vincent?
Seeing Jeff Decker's Vincent on Chopper Dave's blog prompted me to post these photos of Bill Cotton (Century Motorcycles San Pedro, Ca.), and his Vincent.
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Is this a cool bobber or what?
It's always mentioned in H-D history how the K model and Sportster were developed in response to British twins (Triumph and BSA), and the shifter was on the right to lure their riders. It's never said but, I think H-D was trying to build the poor man's Vincent.
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Sportster 4 Gallon Turtle Tank
I always thought the 4 gallon turtle tank that came out in 1961(?), was influenced by the Vincent's tanks.
Somewhere I have a photo of a K Model overhead mock up/prototype. If I find it, I'll post it.
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