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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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The bike aint running, all hoses and electrical melted or burned off. i was concerned about the compression. i could kick the motor through by hand. Could have been burnt head gaskets leaking but not sure.

Pete......I tried posting pics but it wouldnt let me.
 

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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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I wouldn't if it was me--------------------fire causes things to change shape even at low temp.I thought if the wiring just melted and the flame level wasn't great maybe you could use it------------------nothing sucks more than to have shifted mounts and warped pieces after you have spent rebuild money
 
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i know what you mean pete, I was hoping to swap parts to rigid fram and have my bobber but not sure this is right bike for that. might get lucky and find a running clear title bike with shovelhead and use it. gonna cost more but i know its ready to roll and registering and title be alot easier.
 
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$2,800 for a basket Shovel would be a good deal...It all depends on how bad you really want it!
 
Old Sep 16, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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I wouldn't either at that price. Good move on walking away. Like Pete said. **** warps too. 2k it's worth it.
 
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