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Old Dec 18, 2025 | 11:06 AM
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Real nice!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2025 | 11:07 AM
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Looks great so far.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2025 | 07:04 AM
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Nice job!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2025 | 01:18 PM
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Man love the tins, one of my favorite HD tanks....
Well done sir, keep at it.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 05:27 AM
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Nice!

 
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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 08:15 AM
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I managed to get the engine in without scratching anything. Lot's of tape and towels! I should have the chain case completed today. Then I'm going to go back over everything to make sure things are 100%. Yes, the garage is a mess! LOL



 
Old Dec 23, 2025 | 10:24 AM
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This is the part where a project gets interesting and exciting.
It’s starting to look like a motorcycle again!
 
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Old Dec 24, 2025 | 12:49 PM
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Looks great!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 10:32 AM
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More restoration ****. I "think" I'm about 10 days away from riding it, we'll see. Going to get the brakes mounted up today and working.









 
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Old Jan 8, 2026 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMike
More restoration ****. I "think" I'm about 10 days away from riding it, we'll see. Going to get the brakes mounted up today and working.





I never owned a Softail. Man, I bet getting that rear rocker cover off is a bitch.
 
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