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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Hi all,

I sold my bike years back for horrible reasons. Now I want to put some time/energy into something and want to ride again. I want to build a bike rather than buy one. I'd like to build something along the lines of a harley wide glide.. Probably buy a frame and go from there. I honestly just have no idea what im doing/talking about/where to start. Can you recommend any books/sites that will get me started? Thanks in advance

Chris
 
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Chris, spend time here in HDF looking around. There are plenty of people doing great things, and writing up about what they do. You have asked far to wide ranging a question to give you a simple answer. Visit your local dealers and custom shops, talk to riders, get to know your subject - there are no short cuts!
 
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