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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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Default Got the '46 Flathead running last night

What a great ending to the day!


A rare find - getting the '46 Flathead back on the road
 
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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I'd love to click that link but it sure does look awfully cryptic. Cryptic usually leads to bad things. Can you post a more friendly link ?
 
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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its safe to click. just an online-article.
 
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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Sure.

http://www.examiner.com/motorcycle-t...ck-on-the-road

I use bit.ly to shorten the long links.
 
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So does the '46 mentioned in the article belong to you, Hot?

Thanks for the link by the way.
 
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No, my boyfriend. Here's a picture of the bike. The site is screwed up and the photo didn't show up.

The original front end needs to be rebuilt. The one on there is from a K-model Sportster. The tranny is from a trike, so it has reverse on it. It's a little tricky to use when you have to have one foot on the clutch, but it's still cool.
 
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So good to hear that bike can still get out on the road.
 
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very cool
 
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