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Old May 21, 2011 | 01:57 AM
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Trying to decide if I should buy a 68 Harley Sprint. It would be a project and I think a coil collectable. Any thoughts?
 
Old May 21, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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If you enjoy such projects go for it. If you think you're going to be able to sell it for profit stay away.
 
Old May 21, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by HOG_WILD_STEVE
Trying to decide if I should buy a 68 Harley Sprint. It would be a project and I think a coil collectable. Any thoughts?
"Splints" have a small cult-like following. They're actually pretty good bikes if you get past the crappy electrics. Italian single cool, I personally think they are a lot nicer than Ducati or Guzzi singles of roughly the same displacement and era.

Parts are available, but if you are buying a basket case rather than a complete example you'll likely end up with a lot more in it than it's worth.
 
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No this one seems complete
And in pretty good shape. Price seems good too at $950.
 
Old May 21, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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Here are a few parts for The Sprint...

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=har....c0.m270.l1311
 
Old May 21, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Jim's Harley-Davidson in Mendon, Ohio seems to restore a lot of these. Why not give him a call for advice? 419-795-4185
 
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