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Old 04-09-2014, 10:58 AM
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As soon as Elvis signed his first record contract, he headed right out and bought himself a new Harley-Davidson. The next year he signed another contract and purchased another new Harley. A year later, a different new Harley-Davidson was sitting in his driveway.

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If he were around today he would be on a Road King.
 
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Nice little article. It doesn't mention the whereabouts of the bikes now. Wonder if he traded or kept them and they're still with the estate.

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Elvis is the Ghost Rider!
 
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Nice little article. It doesn't mention the whereabouts of the bikes now. Wonder if he traded or kept them and they're still with the estate.

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`Woudn`t be surprised if Jay Leno bought them....
 
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One of his Panheads "was" and may still be at the Imperial Palace museum in Vegas.

I wonder if he would catch crap from the forum for his Penny Loafers footwear?
 
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Old 04-09-2014, 11:37 AM
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I heard he stopped and had a sandwich first.
 
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Originally Posted by Mark@ Baker Drivetrain
If he were around today he would be on a Road King.
No; he would be riding the streets of Boca in a Hoveround.
 
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Nice. Although I never was a fan...too young when he came out...I do like seeing vintage pictures.
 
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I have a K model head lamp on my 56 FLH, always remember Elvis that way.
 


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