Cooper Smithing Co.
2012 World Championship competitor
| Builder | Joe Cooper |
|---|---|
| Owner | Joe Cooper |
| Location | Buckley, WA |
| Country |  USA |
| Website | www.coopersmithingco.com |
| Bike Name | Gun Baby |
| Year/Model | 1996 xl 883 |
| Engine Make/Size | HD xl 883 |
| Drivetrain | Cooper Smithing Co. sprocket |
| Frame Make/Type | HD |
| Front End | Buell |
| Swingarm | Cooper Smithing Co. |
| Wheels Front | Buell 17 x 3 |
| Wheels Rear | Buell 18x5.5 |
| Tires Front | Pirelli |
| Tires Rear | Pirelli |
| Brakes Front | Buell 6 piston, Cooper Smithing Co. cable operated |
| Brakes Rear | Buell single piston |
| Painter | None |
| Chroming/Plating | Acid etching by Tony Morgan, www.gunbabygraphics.com |
| Additional Info | The rear suspension was updated to a progressive monoshock, carried by a custom swingarm which has been beefed up to handle the extra torque from that monster sprocket. Custom 2-into-1 headers built by Cooper Smithing Co. to work with the gearing and increase the low end torque. The oil tank is built into the rear fender and features a much higher capacity which helps to keep the oil temperature down. Both the rear fender and fuel tank are hand-built and left in raw steel. There is no paint on the bike - the finish comes by way of acid etching from a local artist. |
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