The $1 Harley
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Glad it was an easy fix!
Looking forward to following the updates with this one, and as others have said, that was an awesome $1 purchase.
IIRC, around a year ago, there was a member here that bought a similar condition bike (paid more for it though). He striped it down and thoroughly detailed the bike as he reassembled it - made a HUGE difference IMO. Any plans to do so with this one?
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Glad it was an easy fix!
Looking forward to following the updates with this one, and as others have said, that was an awesome $1 purchase.
IIRC, around a year ago, there was a member here that bought a similar condition bike (paid more for it though). He striped it down and thoroughly detailed the bike as he reassembled it - made a HUGE difference IMO. Any plans to do so with this one?
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From: Zion, IL
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Glad it was an easy fix!
Looking forward to following the updates with this one, and as others have said, that was an awesome $1 purchase.
IIRC, around a year ago, there was a member here that bought a similar condition bike (paid more for it though). He striped it down and thoroughly detailed the bike as he reassembled it - made a HUGE difference IMO. Any plans to do so with this one?
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Glad it was an easy fix!
Looking forward to following the updates with this one, and as others have said, that was an awesome $1 purchase.
IIRC, around a year ago, there was a member here that bought a similar condition bike (paid more for it though). He striped it down and thoroughly detailed the bike as he reassembled it - made a HUGE difference IMO. Any plans to do so with this one?
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We can certainly all relate to that!
Think this would be an awesome bike to see detailed - leaving everything original but really polishing it up really good.
DennyO may be able to share some of his secrets on how he gets his Softail so clean.
I like the patina on the tank and fender too!
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My apologies if this was mentioned before, I did read the whole thread but after anything this long I might have just missed it.
I have had a lot of experience with wiring harnesses in older vehicles (both 2 and 4 wheeled). After 20ish years (depending on climate, where stored, yadda yadda) they get really dangerous to continue using. Given how inexpensive a harness for this thing would be I would swap the old one out for a new one, especially if you decide to later go down to a bare frame and detail everything out. I've seen some absolutely gorgeous rides over the years burnt to a crisp because something in the wiring simply quit. Take it for what it's worth, maybe it spent it's life in Nevada and it's not needed.
I have had a lot of experience with wiring harnesses in older vehicles (both 2 and 4 wheeled). After 20ish years (depending on climate, where stored, yadda yadda) they get really dangerous to continue using. Given how inexpensive a harness for this thing would be I would swap the old one out for a new one, especially if you decide to later go down to a bare frame and detail everything out. I've seen some absolutely gorgeous rides over the years burnt to a crisp because something in the wiring simply quit. Take it for what it's worth, maybe it spent it's life in Nevada and it's not needed.
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From: Walker WV by way of NEW YORK CITY
Just a question
Why are people so enamored with the S&S carburetor? I found in the 80's and 90's people had nothing but problems with tuning them properly.
I ran SU's on ironheads and shuvs
Why are people so enamored with the S&S carburetor? I found in the 80's and 90's people had nothing but problems with tuning them properly.
I ran SU's on ironheads and shuvs
Ok. Here is where I need a little support from the audience. I need to find someone with a stock shovelhead carb. There is a tiny little part off of it I need. I need the spring that resets the choke lever. It is probably a 5 cent piece that I cannot seem to find. If you have one or have a lead on one, it would be greatly appreciated. Even if you have the whole carb... I don't really feel like dropping $600 on a new s&s carb right now. I am willing to pay top dollar menu for your help.
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My apologies if this was mentioned before, I did read the whole thread but after anything this long I might have just missed it.
I have had a lot of experience with wiring harnesses in older vehicles (both 2 and 4 wheeled). After 20ish years (depending on climate, where stored, yadda yadda) they get really dangerous to continue using. Given how inexpensive a harness for this thing would be I would swap the old one out for a new one, especially if you decide to later go down to a bare frame and detail everything out. I've seen some absolutely gorgeous rides over the years burnt to a crisp because something in the wiring simply quit. Take it for what it's worth, maybe it spent it's life in Nevada and it's not needed.
I have had a lot of experience with wiring harnesses in older vehicles (both 2 and 4 wheeled). After 20ish years (depending on climate, where stored, yadda yadda) they get really dangerous to continue using. Given how inexpensive a harness for this thing would be I would swap the old one out for a new one, especially if you decide to later go down to a bare frame and detail everything out. I've seen some absolutely gorgeous rides over the years burnt to a crisp because something in the wiring simply quit. Take it for what it's worth, maybe it spent it's life in Nevada and it's not needed.
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They just seem to be the standard upgrade. I ended up making my own spring and now the choke works no problem. I did put a k&n filter on it. But I am still up $600 or so.