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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 05:21 PM
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Default 1948 Harley-Davidoson FL Panhead Build is a Proprietary Blend

1948 Harley-Davidson FL Panhead: Proprietary Blend of Awesome
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This unique ride is built from random parts and hard work.


 
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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 07:26 PM
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Well, it's a good start.....maybe !!
 
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Old May 1, 2019 | 10:07 AM
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It is a pan so I like it.
But it is different, but I’d love to ride it on a regular basis...
 
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Cool looking Panhead.
 
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If they're gonna mount the license plate all sideways and stupid like that, they could at least use it to cover the open chain primary.
With the foot clutch and no front brake, it's a cobbled-together accident waiting to happen.
 
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In general, I love choppers, bobbers and most hand-made out of metal things, and obviously, I like blue bikes, but not a huge fan of this one. Don't need to expound beyond that I don't reckon. To each his own, I'm just not a fan.
 
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I would have to agree. It's doesn't flow together for me. Could be the blue.
 
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