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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 09:59 PM
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I have acquired a motorcycle but I am having trouble identifying what it actually is. The frame I believe is a paughco. The motor I believe is a late 70's harley. I have tried searching but haven't gotten very far. Does anyone have any suggestions or know how to identify it.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 10:07 PM
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We probably can't help you without photographs. Or at least a VIN.
 
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Post some pics, you'll have an answer an hour after that. There's a great wealth of knowledge on this board.
 
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Photos will help with the id.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 06:29 AM
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these are the numbers that I can find for the motor and the frame. Thanks
 
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A pic of the entire bike from both sides would be more helpful than a VIN number
 
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The engine is a 1974 XLCH
 
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Thanks. Just to gain knowledge, How did you determine that?
 
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