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Wed Jun 01, 2022 8:35 pm

Hello All,

Sorry for not posting but I moved during January and had weather with property issues!

We are good and getting Empi ready for the summer shakedown. I hope you guys are all well and getting your rides back on the road!

Lets post new pics.

Tony

Fri Jul 15, 2022 9:01 pm

I will be at the Summer Jam in Tacoma

New top, shifter and mud flaps

Sat Jul 23, 2022 1:45 pm

Very cool EarlT.

Tue Aug 16, 2022 5:43 pm

Arriving at the show, it was a good one, very hot about 95!

Wed Sep 14, 2022 5:20 am

I was told this was an Empi Sportster, but am wondering if maybe a Burro? It was my Dad’s from the 70’s who turned wrenches until he died at a young 57 in 2009. I have a lot of wonderful childhood memories in it and am redoing it so my kids can too - and have a connected to their grandpa. Thanks!

Wed Sep 14, 2022 6:25 pm

I see nothing but FUN!

Sun Oct 02, 2022 4:52 pm

After a failed attempt to purchase, seller sold it to someone after me buying it.
I found a nicer one, closer to home and it runs!

Title as a 1969.

Wed Oct 19, 2022 8:24 am

I recently traded for a sportster.

I let my BMW 2002 project go and got the Sportster in return.

and it its heyday:

I do have some questions if this thread is till active. Any ideas what I can use for a windshield seal?

I'm going to need to take this buggy apart. I have a set of new pans. Were these things usually welded to the pans or bolted?

I'm working on a Bus restoration that takes precidence. But I'm guessing this can get done pretty quick once it gets rolling. Its a very simple machine.

Zach

Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:42 pm

I love the simplicity of the build.
Restoration would be something even I could attack.
Have Fun.

I even love the original color

Sat Nov 26, 2022 3:06 pm

vacca_rabite wrote: I recently traded for a sportster.

I let my BMW 2002 project go and got the Sportster in return.

and it its heyday:

I do have some questions if this thread is till active. Any ideas what I can use for a windshield seal?

I'm going to need to take this buggy apart. I have a set of new pans. Were these things usually welded to the pans or bolted?

I'm working on a Bus restoration that takes precidence. But I'm guessing this can get done pretty quick once it gets rolling. Its a very simple machine.

Zach

It's Not a Sportster, but it is a home-brewed special.

bnc

Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:44 pm

Looks like a great project to get back on the road. A lot of similarities and some angles are shared.

Get it going and make more memories.

Tony

Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:45 pm

Dusting off the thread, been working on to many projects but with the pandemic behind us and winter coming I hope to have projects rolling at least. My Sportster needs a little TLC for sure but look forward to driving after winter.

Tony

Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:27 am

I can't believe I haven't posted for a while, winter put me in a slumber for sure.

Now Spring is in the air, lets see some new pics for 2023. I plan to get my Empi Sportster and Chimp to the El Prado show and possible Empi Open house this year.

Cross your fingers.

Tony

Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:04 pm

... where did he lose the roll bar?

https://youtu.be/8Q4FbcE5u5I

bnc

Wed May 17, 2023 12:46 pm

I vid cracks me up, thanks for sharing.

Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:24 am

... a find this weekend in Georgia. Now home with me.

bnc

Sun Jul 09, 2023 2:49 pm

Didget69,

What a great find! Can you give us a little back ground on it? Some updated pics? Never seen a tire like that before.

Tue Oct 17, 2023 7:07 pm

I still have my project , but could use a good vin# pan to get it on the road , anyone out there have a ca. title and pan for sale ?

Tue Nov 07, 2023 9:49 am

What a great find Didget 69, keep us posted on your find.

Thu Nov 16, 2023 11:54 am

Hello all, the year is almost over. Lets see some Empi Sportster pics.

Tony