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Old May 10, 2016 | 03:33 PM
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I am a fan of old school Harleys do not have the money for a knuckle though. But just wondering how many of you guys out there have them Stock or Custom and ride them regularly and how they ride?
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 05:39 PM
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Got the engine (1946) in a basket with a 48 pan frame (uncut wish bone) and a 4 speed trany back in 71 $300 !! Built it as a custom and rode it for 44 years ( the rigid frame was harsh after I turned 60 ) The motor was re-done several times over the years but the final build was an 80 CI S&S bottom end .20 o.s. cylinders with the orig linkert carb The bike was a great looker and a very smooth ride Sold it 2 years ago and am still crying Oh well I could start the bike in 2 kicks (cold )
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 08:18 PM
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That sounds SWEET sqdealgeorge thank you for sharing!! That sounds like an awesome bike!!
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 11:07 AM
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Here is my '41FL in the foreground.

 
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Old May 17, 2016 | 05:45 PM
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Got a '41, pretty much stock, the way I like it. A guy back east made the sport shield for me, a much stouter version, works well. Also have the original tool kit.
 
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Old May 17, 2016 | 07:31 PM
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Sharp looking Knuckle, shield looks great. Thanks fot sharing.
 
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Nice bikes guys.
 
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Old May 17, 2016 | 08:35 PM
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i just did a bobber 47 and re doing a 46 chopper and i own a 41 in pieces but this year i am going at it and Low and slow will send me pictures if needed hahahahhahaha
 
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John did you ever deal with Nick ? Just curious
 
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