One less pre-war flatty on the planet

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Feb 13, 2023 | 06:36 AM

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Architect

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You can easily understand his business model, he probably bought the bike for under $20k, will see that money back quickly with frame, motor and springer and then have a stash of small to make more money.

Guys like him are one of the reasons some of the older fellas won't sell to people they don't know. When I first went to Oley I had more than one guy asking me if I was going to put the part on the Bay, had to tell them my life story and have three friends vouch for me to get a part bought. And this is the reason.

Feb 13, 2023 | 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rocketnorton

if nobody buys his stuff....

Agreed but that'll never happen.

Feb 13, 2023 | 08:12 AM

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Paintslinger16

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On one hand yeah it sucks taking apart a complete motorcycle, but maybe 2-4 guys get to finish their projects.
So their is a chance you lose one bike and gain 3

Feb 13, 2023 | 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Paintslinger16

On one hand yeah it sucks taking apart a complete motorcycle, but maybe 2-4 guys get to finish their projects.
So their is a chance you lose one bike and gain 3

Yes it helps others, probably more than 4 but they should be parting out junkers. That was a very nice bike and I wonder if the seller knew its fate - doubtful.

Feb 14, 2023 | 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hellonewman

Looks different being an 18" wheel. Each spoke crosses 4 in the opposite direction which is correct.

And if you try to lace an 18" following the 16" directions ( Palmer )you will wind up in a mental hospital
Found that out on a VL basket case years ago

Nov 12, 2023 | 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hellonewman

Yes it helps others, probably more than 4 but they should be parting out junkers. That was a very nice bike and I wonder if the seller knew its fate - doubtful.

I know this is an old thread, but that's how I got my '42.

The seller found out the first interested buyer was going to part it out. He said no way. Second guy from TX needed a title. (Or so he thought)

3rd times the charm for me!

Last edited by Oko; Nov 12, 2023 at 01:02 PM. Reason: spelling