74 sporster (1000cc) worth trading??
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From: Broomfield, CO
My first Harley was a 1973 Ironhead Sportster and I rode that bike for several years without any problem. Got married, had a kid, and the Sportster and Jaguar XKE had to go. Man, I wish I still had the Ironhead.
The bike in the picture you shared looks to be in great condition and appears to be stock and original. Great bike, but be prepared to learn how to fix it! No Harley dealers, that I know of, work on anything that old.
The bike in the picture you shared looks to be in great condition and appears to be stock and original. Great bike, but be prepared to learn how to fix it! No Harley dealers, that I know of, work on anything that old.
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From: texas
I had a 73' XLCH. To date it's the only bike I have ever regretted getting rid of.
Many of the problems encountered are so mechanically simple to fix that it really isn't a big headache, provided you have a little knowledge turning a wrench.
I'd jump all over it if the motor/tranny are healthy.
Edit: Here she is. I bought her home in several boxes and she turned into this. Please excuse the crappy pic. Its a photo of a photo since there were no digital cameras back the LOL!
Many of the problems encountered are so mechanically simple to fix that it really isn't a big headache, provided you have a little knowledge turning a wrench.
I'd jump all over it if the motor/tranny are healthy.
Edit: Here she is. I bought her home in several boxes and she turned into this. Please excuse the crappy pic. Its a photo of a photo since there were no digital cameras back the LOL!
here is a picture of mine but its not show quality like yours....but its reliable...didnt get that way over night though.
Last edited by straydog13; Jan 16, 2012 at 08:26 PM.
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you have told him yes though, right?
I would jump on this and make sure no one else gets it
I would jump on this and make sure no one else gets it
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From: texas
GREENFOG---That bike youre looking at looks good, You got a car and another bike, you havent been scared away with the thought of doing youre own work....and that bike looks alot better than i figured it would. Im running out of reasons to tell you not to get it.--good luck.