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Here is my 1971 XLCH, purchased in 1973. I began the restoration in 1996 and finished in 2000. I did all of the work myself, wheels using SS spokes, engine and paintwork. I sprayed tank, fenders and frame with PPG Color Concept catalyzed urethane with two clearcoats. The photo was taken in Galveston Texas last November 2005 at the Lone Star Bike Rally. It had 4550 miles on it then.
-just a couple of pics of my project .havn't been able to do anything on it for about two months now,due to i broke all the bones in my ankle.would like to say i did it saving someones life or in some heroic way but the truth is i was skateboarding with my son.will start back this week.
Hi Blacksmithbilly,
Nice chopper you have there! It reminds me a lot of my first Ironhead (a '69) back in 1976 or 77 except mine was black. I wish I had never sold that bike! Do you know what the rake is on the neck and what length those springers are?
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