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24 | WheelsOfGrace.com | #64 Isn't it awesome when parallels between the car world and bike world are drawn? Indeed, the car and motorcycle industries are among the most passion-driven ones in the world, with the products of which transcending the bounds of mere utility. For most, if not all enthusiasts, their vehicles aren't just meant to transport them from point A-to-B. Rather, they're extensions of the soul—embodiments of their individuality. What we have here is just that—the exhibition of sheer craftsmanship, and an homage to an automotive icon. Meticulously crafted by Lord Drake Kustoms in Malaga, Spain, this bike was built off a 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 R. Bearing the iconic lines of the legendary Porsche Speedster, Fran Manen of Lord Drake Kustoms sought out to create the perfect two-wheeled evocation to this automotive legend. As you can see, the finished product is outstanding. Not only does the bike embody the essence of the Porsche Speedster's design, but it also exudes its own bad to the bone, go-fast aura. Going into the details, you can easily become overwhelmed at the attention to detail that was put into this stunning custom. In fact, few other design cues other than the large V-twin engine are left to remind you that this bike was once a Sportster. For starters, an open-air filter has been fitted to the side of the engine. Finished in a chrome housing, this piece not only looks the part, but helps make the bike's roaring V-twin breathe just a tad more easily. To complement the revised intake system, a full Vance & Hines exhaust system has been installed—an upgrade which gives the bike a throaty growl, and sets a few ponies loose, as well. This one-of-a-kind custom creation also features a custom set of thick- spoke wheels which give the bike a sporty, retro aesthetic. The rear frame has been shortened to give the bike a more aggressive stance, while the fuel tank and tail sections were handcrafted from sheet metal. The custom tank and tail were designed to embody the classic lines of the Porsche Speedster, with the Porsche emblem proudly displayed on either side of the tank. To give the bike a touch of modern styling, Lord Drake Kustoms fitted a full suite of LED lighting encased in chrome- plated housings. Harley Speedster 883: "Speedster", is a Sportster Cafe Racer tribute to Porsche that has been runner-up in the world (modified Harley category) in the AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building 2018. And thanks to it, the workshop motorcycle transformation of Lord Drake Kustoms it has positioned itself among the best Harley workshops in Malaga and the rest of Spain. Behind this motorcycle there is a story that the owner of LDK, Fran Manen, will never forget. Fran was preparing since 2018 a custom motorcycle to compete in the AMD World Championship held in October. In the month of July of that year, the Lord Drake Kustoms team assumed (much to their dismay) that it was impossible to finish the project on time and decided to cancel their assistance. Suddenly, one day at the end of August, Fran Manen received a call from his friend Ferry that would change the course of this whole story. Ferry Clot founder of Hot Dreams and pioneer of motorcycle transformation in Spain; He called to ask Fran if he was going to Germany at the World Custom Bike Show in October. Ferry needed someone to take his motorcycle to compete and he could not attend because he was sick. Fran asked him what HARLEY SPEEDSTER 883 NEVER MIND THE V-ROD, this is what it would look like if Porsche made motorcycles By Enrico Punsalang