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-Moderator-"Wench with a Wrench and Queen of Quips"
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
Originally Posted by j1mmy
what is this.. it kind of looks like a tattoo gun.. front and rear brakes??
In my case, front brake & clutch. I lost an arm in a bike wreck three years ago. I got hit by a local cop & got a craptastick settlement. Thankfully, my husbeast let me send some of the money to a friend to build me a new ride. Here's a link to his last build... http://www.barnettharley.com/index.p...s-spare-change
The bike he's building for me will be an old-school hardtail.
-Moderator-"Wench with a Wrench and Queen of Quips"
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
69, when I knew they were gonna take my arm, I started looking up everything I could to find a way to ride again. I found one forum out of the UK that got me looking for this cylinder set. It's finally coming together. Marcus has my new ride in mock-up stage now.
Hate to disappoint, but it won't be an HD engine. It will be a 107" El Bruto Ultima (American Made). The rest will be as follows:
Paughco wishbone frame
6 speed tranny
King Sporty tank
Round (chrome) oil bag
Chrome DNA Springer font end
16" rear/ 21" front spoked wheels
Closed primary
Chain drive (primary & rear)
Chrome, upswept fishtails
Custom leather spring saddle
Satin black paint with "Chump Change" in red on the tank.(cuz that's what I got for my arm)
-Moderator-"Wench with a Wrench and Queen of Quips"
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
Originally Posted by lh4x4
You go girl! Post a pic when it's done. I hope it is soon.
Marcus will send pics when the mock-up's done & I'll post 'em. He says she looks low & slammed & he's hoping to have her done for Biketoberfest so he can show her!....However, if he gets her done that soon, I'll be losing my itty bitty mind cuz I won't be able to go get her until Xmas!
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
Originally Posted by NSCoyote
damn that soudns like one helluva sexy build, i defintly want pics when its done. and massive respect to you for findign a way to stay on 2 wheels.
Hey, Coyote!
I'm in NO way the first to ride with one arm! I'm just gonna be ridin' THE hottest old school ride with one arm!
(can ya tell how humble I am?)
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