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Old Oct 25, 2018 | 04:37 PM
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Default 1954 Harley-Davidson Panhead Chopper Is a '70s Original

1954 Harley-Davidson Panhead Chopper Is a '70s Original
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Original, old-school chopper hasn't been modified since it was originally built in the '70s.


 
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Old Oct 25, 2018 | 05:32 PM
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Dang I remember the bikes of the 70s, and that is why I loved my 2000 Wide Glide from the minute I saw it till the moment that it died forever.
 
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My older brother had a chopper very similar to that in the late '70's and early '80's. Same fork with the twists in the front legs. I had forgotten about how they liked those small front wheels on the choppers in those days.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2018 | 07:34 PM
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Gorgeous!
 
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That is a beauty!
 
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Old school chopper are cool looking bikes.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2018 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Curated Content Editor
1954 Harley-Davidson Panhead Chopper Is a '70s Original
By Brett Foote

Original, old-school chopper hasn't been modified since it was originally built in the '70s.

I like the old school choppers. The pic brings back great memories. Thanks !!!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2018 | 06:47 AM
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I was never a fan of the super long front ends, but other than that, this is a nice looking old Panhead chopper.
 
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I sure remember it was very easy to lift the front wheel up with a passenger on the bike with those extended front ends.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2018 | 10:42 AM
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That brings back memories, way we rolled in those days. It didn't make the bike move or stop it wasn't on there
 

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