Photo: Xavi Dynamische via Pipeburn
Ever since Manel Molina has founded Tripleme Motors in Barcelona, there’s been one particular bike to consistently cross his doorstep. This 1992 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 was regularly brought in for maintenance by its previous owner, who’d eventually sold it and moved on to a different motorcycle. Little did Manel know, the Harley would make its way to his shop once again.
The new owner planned on giving it the custom treatment, so this time it would leave the Tripleme HQ looking nothing like its stock self. Aiming to transform it into a beastly street tracker, Manel dug straight in and proceeded to ditch a large portion of the Sportster’s OEM bits. A custom subframe was then built from scratch, along with an all-new swingarm suitable for monoshock suspension.
We find an adjustable Ohlins shock absorber connecting the two, and the motorcycle’s front end is now kitted with the upside-down forks of a Suzuki GSX-R750 K8. Down in the unsprung sector, Manel installed a pair of laced aftermarket hoops enveloped in Pirelli MT 60 rubber. Ample front-end stopping power is made possible by the Gixxer’s Tokico calipers, which bite down on twin floating discs.
All the braking equipment at the back is also new, so this Harley street tracker will henceforth be able to stop on a dime when prompted. Some big changes were in store for the specimen’s V-twin engine, as well, including a high-grade S&S carburetor topped with a stylish air cleaner. An aftermarket ignition system also joined the party, as did a mesmerizing custom exhaust with heat-wrapped headers and slash-cut, under-seat mufflers.
Then there is all the handmade bodywork adorning this one-off tracker from front to back. At the front end, a high-mounted fender is located in between the forks, right below a premium LED headlight. On the other hand, the rear end is home to a svelte tail section topped with a bespoke two-piece saddle. A small LED taillight is integrated into the rearmost portion of the bodywork.
You’ll spot a gorgeous fuel tank in the center, wearing a flush-mounted filler cap and visually tied in with the tail by a pair of slender side covers. Moreover, the bike’s cockpit is home a Renthal handlebar equipped with compact switchgear, plain aftermarket grips, and Brembo control levers. Bar-end turn signals and underslung mirrors make an appearance in that area, too.
The electronic bits and pieces have all been rewired by Tripleme Motors using a Bluetooth-enabled controller from Motogadget. Last but not least, the paint job was taken care of by Bryan La Tinta, who’d wrapped the bodywork and several other parts in a layer of matte-black. Some glossy paint was also used atop the fuel tank and tail, outlined by swanky gold leaf pinstriping.
We find an adjustable Ohlins shock absorber connecting the two, and the motorcycle’s front end is now kitted with the upside-down forks of a Suzuki GSX-R750 K8. Down in the unsprung sector, Manel installed a pair of laced aftermarket hoops enveloped in Pirelli MT 60 rubber. Ample front-end stopping power is made possible by the Gixxer’s Tokico calipers, which bite down on twin floating discs.
All the braking equipment at the back is also new, so this Harley street tracker will henceforth be able to stop on a dime when prompted. Some big changes were in store for the specimen’s V-twin engine, as well, including a high-grade S&S carburetor topped with a stylish air cleaner. An aftermarket ignition system also joined the party, as did a mesmerizing custom exhaust with heat-wrapped headers and slash-cut, under-seat mufflers.
Then there is all the handmade bodywork adorning this one-off tracker from front to back. At the front end, a high-mounted fender is located in between the forks, right below a premium LED headlight. On the other hand, the rear end is home to a svelte tail section topped with a bespoke two-piece saddle. A small LED taillight is integrated into the rearmost portion of the bodywork.
You’ll spot a gorgeous fuel tank in the center, wearing a flush-mounted filler cap and visually tied in with the tail by a pair of slender side covers. Moreover, the bike’s cockpit is home a Renthal handlebar equipped with compact switchgear, plain aftermarket grips, and Brembo control levers. Bar-end turn signals and underslung mirrors make an appearance in that area, too.
The electronic bits and pieces have all been rewired by Tripleme Motors using a Bluetooth-enabled controller from Motogadget. Last but not least, the paint job was taken care of by Bryan La Tinta, who’d wrapped the bodywork and several other parts in a layer of matte-black. Some glossy paint was also used atop the fuel tank and tail, outlined by swanky gold leaf pinstriping.
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