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Jun 12, 2011 | 10:50 PM

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YtseJam

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Well...turns out the engine has a definate issue. He hadn't started it in a while, and it cuts out as you accelerate until about 2200 RPM, then it picks up again. He took the carb apart probably 4 times, unstuck the float, cleared the jets..got a little better, but didn't fix it. With a 3 1/2 hour ride ahead of me, I didn't feel very confident. Real nice guy, was pretty embarrased. Still talking with him though, if he fixes it..it's mine. Stay tuned...

Jun 25, 2011 | 11:36 AM

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Best of luck to you. I picked up a 2006 AIH Legend Chopper last October. 124" S&S, 6 spd rsd, 240 rear. 119 miles. Sweet deal at 12.5K. I looked at a few, um, winners, before finding this on craigslist only about 10 miles from my house.

Jun 25, 2011 | 07:57 PM

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Beautiful bike....! I agree with you, I cannot believe how many "winners" there are out there. Never thought it would this long to find "the one". Well, looks like we were able to work out the issues with the carb. After soaking the jets and running wire through them, as well as adjusting the air mix screw, we now have a great running bike. Needless to say I am now a Chopper owner! I decided to have it shipped down here because the cost of doing it that way is about the same as taking the time to go up there and getting it. It's being picked up tomorrow and delivered Monday....

Jun 26, 2011 | 08:04 AM

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Thanks, congrats on the new bike. Let's see some more pics when you get that bad boy home!

Jun 26, 2011 | 12:14 PM

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Appreciate that. Pics definately coming!

My wife just walked by the computer as your bike was up....she loves it, especially the paint! How do you like the bike?

Jun 27, 2011 | 09:25 AM

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Both bikes are SWEET. I traded away my 05 Road King for a Swift. S&S 113 Baker 6, PM brakes and controls,Rivera Primodry primary....love it.

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Jun 27, 2011 | 01:09 PM

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Appreciate that. Pics definately coming!

My wife just walked by the computer as your bike was up....she loves it, especially the paint! How do you like the bike?

Its a beast. Totally different animal than the Sporty. The first couple of chops I looked at couldn't lean worth a damn, hard parts would start hitting the pavement. The geometry on the Legend is just right, though I will still drag the tang on the jiffy stand if I get too zealous on a left hander. Gotta plan ahead on turns, especially low speed right handers. At over 9' long its like riding a tractor trailer of bikes. The 6th gear is sweet though, sure wish the Sporty had one of those. The stock seat wasn't cutting it, so I had one made. Cost a bit much, but its more comfy and I can bring the ladies on now too, and it looks bitchin