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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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Picking up a 2000 Sportster, 1200cc this weekend that has not been started in 4+ years after it was laid down. Besides replacing the broken parts (throttle grip, mirror, right foot peg and turn signals, rear brake pedal) what engine or other work would you suggest besides changing the fluids and filters? Going to be a project bike for me and my son. Thanks
 
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Did all of the above and in the process found a frayed throttle cable. Hopefully it will be road worthy by then.
 
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