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Old Dec 22, 2022 | 10:23 AM
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Very cool! What became of the bikes?
 
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I kept the 1978 XLCR Cafe Racer for over twenty years before selling to a friend. He did a complete restoration and kept it for special event rides. He sold it to a museum a few years ago.
The 1977 Charcoal Gray Low Rider (first year edition) passed through several friends before being sold out of town. It was let go for the usually reason back then "I need to buy a house".
Here is a picture of the bike after the restoration around 2015.The boat in the background is owned by my friend who bought the bike.

 
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What a great story, thanks for sharing! I always thought the '77 low rider was one of the coolest bikes ever.
 
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Wow...what a cool story.
 
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