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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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Thanks for posting this. I love that little bike. What a sound!
 
Old Oct 20, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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That's nothing ,you should hear the screaming eagle version.,,,
 
Old Oct 20, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by El Rey
No, the MoCo didn't celebrate until 1954, '54 because the first production year was 1904. That later changed, to celebrate the Moco's founding in 1903.
lol...it was my poor attempt at humor. guess i need to start using the emoticons. appreciate the info tho.
 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 05:56 AM
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Very cool , thanks for posting .
 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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Awesome......Thanks for posting. Found it very interesting that they even had a Harley tax in 1913 (floorboards, rear seat, rear brake, oil level sight guage).
 
Old Oct 21, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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el rey,
1956 was the 50 yr anniversary. production started in 06. 2003 was the 100 yr anniversary.
i know cuse i have a 53...
 
Old Oct 22, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing!
 
Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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I love it! Wish I could get some handlebars like that for my RKC.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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Y'all see all the ***** and stuff he had to turn to get it going and warmed up? I would have no idea how to start one of these ancient beasts.
 
Old Oct 22, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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That was really cool.
 



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