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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 07:18 PM
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Started out making a few small changes, and she started talking to me, so now she's on her way to becoming a stripped down little hotrod. Now we wait on parts......

 
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Old Jan 24, 2026 | 09:08 PM
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Jockey, Suicide with a big motor ought to be fun..
 
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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 07:31 AM
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^^^ Not Suicide..Gots a Front Brake.. (and No Gate Shift either) Simply a Hand Jammer!!
Looks Like a Well Done One!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 09:45 AM
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It’s looking pretty badass
 
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Old Jan 25, 2026 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti
It’s looking pretty badass
Thanks! I started out adding some cool chopper parts and just wasn't feeling it. When I stripped it down and put these tanks on, she told me what I had to do. 😁
 
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 08:53 AM
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Has she asked you about a Springer front end yet?

Lookin good, Ima follow to see the progress pics.

Good Luck.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 08:58 AM
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Is that shifter a Harley part or aftermarket? Shovel era Police bikes used them, early ones gated and later used with ratchet tops. Which one do you have going on?

Bike is looking good.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 01:01 PM
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Has she asked you about a Springer front end yet?

Lookin good, Ima follow to see the progress pics.

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Sorry to report no springer. Ive run them in the past and prefer a hydro front end
 
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Old Jan 26, 2026 | 01:03 PM
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Is that shifter a Harley part or aftermarket? Shovel era Police bikes used them, early ones gated and later used with ratchet tops. Which one do you have going on?

Bike is looking good.
It's an aftermarket smooth gate from V-Twin, mated to my 5 speed. Had to make some minor modifications to the linkage.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2026 | 11:29 AM
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Looking good - following along!
 
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