My 1974 Sportster
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Oak Park, IL
Makes me want another one. Only problem is I would have to buy an electric start bike this time. I don't think I could kick over my old '69 XLCH anymore, the compression on that thing would really punish you if you did not respect it!
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Just South of Detroit, MI
Now first off I know I live in south Alabama, and there just ain't that many Mechanics around. However, I am curious about how difficult it was to find someone with the cam bushing reamers? 13 years ago when I did mine, the local harley shop or the local independents, neither had or could find their reamers.
22040 Dequindre Rd
Warren, MI 48091-2142
Phone: (586) 756-7821
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From: 46th State, USA
It looks great. If it had been mine, I would have restored it to original condition.
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From: Decatur, Alabama
Fantastic job. You've got the very last year of what some consider to be the REAL ironheads. I nearly got a 74 when I was looking years ago but the one I wanted had just been sold. I wound up getting a 75 instead; first year for the left side shift.
