Lil’ Hot Rod | 1996 H-D Sportster Karns Kustoms
Resurrection the Karns Kustoms Way
By Mark Masker, Photography by Don Carrick-studio 413
Specifications |
| Bike Owner | Adam Karns |
| Shop Name | Karns Kustoms |
| Shop Phone | (814) 979-4912 |
| Shop website | karnskustoms.com |
| Year/Make/Model | ’96/H-D Sportster/Karns Kustoms |
| Fabrication | Karns Kustoms |
| Assembly | Karns Kustoms |
| Build Time | Four months |
| Engine |
| Year Manufacturer | ’96/H-D |
| Type/size | 1,200cc |
| Builder | John Dunning |
| Cases | H-D |
| Cylinders | H-D |
| Heads | H-D |
| Rocker Boxes | H-D |
| Carb | H-D |
| Air Cleaner | Arlen Ness Big sucker |
| Exhaust | Karns Kustoms |
| Transmission |
| Year/Manufacturer/Type | ’96/H-D/five-speed |
| Case | H-D |
| Clutch | H-D |
| Primary Drive | H-D |
| Frame |
| Year/Manufacturer | ’96/HD/Led Sled/Karns Kustoms |
| Rake | stock |
| Stretch | 4 inches out |
| Suspension |
| Manufacturer Front | DNA Springer |
| Length | 4 inches under |
| Triple Trees | DNA |
| Manufacturer Rear | N/A |
| Wheels, Tires, and Brakes |
| Manufacturer Front/Type | DNA Spoke |
| Size-Height/Width | 21x3.5-inch |
| Tire/Size | Metzeler 120/70/21 |
| Manufacturer Rear | DNA Spoke |
| Size-Height/Width | 18x5.5-inch |
| Tire/Size | Metzeler 200/50/18 |
| Caliper | Wilwood |
| Rotor | Drag Specialties |
| Finish/Paint |
| Color | Custom blend Sublime green |
| Painter | John Dunning |
| Graphics | Jason Wharton |
| Accessories |
| Rear Fender | WCC/Karns Kustoms |
| Fender Struts | WCC |
| Gas Tank & Cap | Karns Kustoms/Westbury |
| Oil Tank | eBay/Karns Kustoms |
| Handlebars | Twisted Choppers/Karns Kustoms |
| Hand Controls | ICE Internal throttle |
| Foot Controls | H-D/Karns Kustoms |
| Footpegs | PM |
| Headlight | DNA |
| Taillight | No School Choppers/Karns Kustoms |
| License Mount | No School Choppers |
| Seat | Rich Phillips |
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By Mark Masker
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