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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Since the Triumph post showed up thought I'd post apic my first build in '78. Didn't have enough money to start with a Harley, so I started with a basket case Beezer. Hope you enjoy.

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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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Last one

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These are scanned pics, not real good.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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She is a good looker.Always loved the sound of a Triumph.The only bike I ever owned that was not a Harley was a BSA Lightning,also a nice machine.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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Thanks
The motor started as an 1965 BSA A65 Lightning. The frame started as an 1966 BSA A10 Roadrocket. Weld on hardtail, raked and molded neck. I did all except for black imron paint and rebuild of motor.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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I just gotta show ya the ones I did!

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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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I thought mine was radical for **78. Some serious time in those.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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Their the main reason I dont have much store bought things on my harley and all that metal work I did, is what lead me up to making the Vtwin Heat Deflectors. Im a sponcer in here,...
"No More Fried Thighs!" Those triumphs, I painted them too.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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had those invader wheels on my first sportster about the same time as your bike. been thinking about putting one up front on my train. nice job
 
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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had those invader wheels on my first sportster about the same time as your bike. been thinking about putting one up front on my train. nice job
Thanks, I think Chica owns the rights now.
 
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