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Old 06-24-2014, 03:44 PM
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Seeing all these other build threads make me want mine to start even faster then before. I am enlisting in your[IMG help with this, this will be my first but definitely not my last build.

I have a start on getting motor parts ordered. Here are some pictures as to where I am starting from.
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Anyone have any idea where I should start after I finish the motor?
 
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Originally Posted by BigRed72
Anyone have any idea where I should start after I finish the motor?

Use that rear fender as "garage art"?
 
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i only found one odd rear Head the date code is 3 - 77 and it has the o ring intake its not perfect in the seat and guides but rebuildable - 200 hundred bucks if you dont want it pay the shipping and i will refund your 200 - post office is 11 bucks for this type of item
 
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For a 72 you would need a head with a 66 date code. If you use a head later than 74 you will have one long reach and one short reach plug. Check the head you have to see if it has a 66 right above the spark plug on the fin.
 
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Thanks for the info, john I will get back to you on the head, and FilthyLucre thanks for that info I'll have to look at the front and see.

Anyone have an old rear fender they would like to donate to a good first project?
 
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Only one know which frame this is?
 
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Only one know which frame this is?
It looks like a stock frame with the rear tank mount and seat bar support removed. The VIN on the frame should be the same as the motor 2AxxxxxH2 for a 72FLH.
 
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Originally Posted by FilthyLucre
It looks like a stock frame with the rear tank mount and seat bar support removed. The VIN on the frame should be the same as the motor 2AxxxxxH2 for a 72FLH.
Thank you.
 
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Frame motor and trans all numbers matched. The guy I got it from found the head and a super b carb. I am now in need of a outer primary, where's the best place to get one?
 


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