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Old 12-10-2017, 08:37 AM
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Leave her alone, she earned that patina. Just do what is needed mechanically and ride the hell out of it.
 
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Old 12-10-2017, 08:40 AM
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Were the motor mine, there would be two inclinations: One to leave it alone as much as reasonable and ride it, the other send it to Icon for a Derelict build.

http://www.icon4x4.com/derelict
 
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Old 12-10-2017, 10:03 AM
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If that is the original paint, leave it as it. I would just work on the mechanical issues, tires and everyday maintenance.
 
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Old 12-10-2017, 10:10 AM
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How cool is that!
I would make her run good and ride it.
1938! Damn.
 
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Old 12-10-2017, 01:57 PM
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that thing is nice
 
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Old 12-10-2017, 03:28 PM
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This is nice. Not $75K nice, but nice. I wonder how many here could start and ride, much less maintain that bike?
 
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Old 12-10-2017, 04:23 PM
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Why couldn't I stumble on some like that and sell it? I could use the money.
 
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Old 12-11-2017, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Architect
Leave her alone, she earned that patina. Just do what is needed mechanically and ride the hell out of it.
That. I'd do just enough to make it road-worthy.
 
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Old 12-11-2017, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DaddyKnuck
This is nice. Not $75K nice, but nice. I wonder how many here could start and ride, much less maintain that bike?
Oh I could get her started and ride the heck out of that bike.
 
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Old 12-11-2017, 06:44 AM
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Like a lot of others I would love to own one.
Beautiful bike, good luck.
 
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