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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Default Spring has sprung!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys! How did everyone fair over the winter? Spent most of my time shoveling snow and playing the guitar, but the day before yesterday........I pulled the ole 73 out of the living room, filled the fluids, gave her about 15 kicks with the key off. Then turned on the key and the fuel. Four kicks later she jumped to life, and I was down the road for a test ride!!!!!!!!!!! May need a slight clutch adjust, but other than that, she ran great. Just wanted to thank everyone who helped out with advice or just words of encouragement and motivation over the course of the build. The rigid I'm starting may take a bit longer to build because I'M GONNA BE OUT RIDING THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again and I'm sure I'll be talking to you all more frequently now that I can get out to the garage again!

Happy and safe riding!
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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Put up some photos for us if your please ??
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Default 73 XLCH . My first bike

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Check out my garage for more pics if you like. I think they're still in there. Thanks for checkin' em out! Yours look pretty darn sweet !
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Looks great. The K model is a photo from internet. Like I say its a dream now!!! I'll try your garage. I'm still learning these sites. Take care and

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Not sure if this link is gonna work, but it is to the album I Have on photobucket. I may have to go back and check pinions instructions. http://m888.photobucket.com/albums/n...YXn5OFXAS18%3D
 
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