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Old 06-07-2019, 05:39 PM
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very nice...so the front fuel balance hose goes in front of the frame? my 82 flh has it behind the frame. yeah the 8 track is a bonus!! lucky owner !!.....1971 i was in shorts in the third grade at school ...LOL thanks for posting
I'm pretty sure they crossed over the rocker covers... But I guess it would be owner preference. I highly doubt it's the original....
 
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Was it a Kraco 8 track? That bike is a beauty. I love old iron.
 
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Was it a Kraco 8 track? That bike is a beauty. I love old iron.
I believe it was a Delco Remy...
 
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front of the frame is correct on the 71 > accordion cover was not invented yet
 
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Nice machine. Thanks for posting photos. Harley brochure for 71 shows the petrol hose in front of the frame and no AMF sticker on the gas tank.

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I’m curious if there was a boss for the frame VIN or was the VIN stamped further forward at the very front of the neck? Please note I’m not being critical as I’ve seen several 71s done like that although I do not know the reason.
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Originally Posted by Speeding Big Twin
Nice machine. Thanks for posting photos. Harley brochure for 71 shows the petrol hose in front of the frame and no AMF sticker on the gas tank.





I’m curious if there was a boss for the frame VIN or was the VIN stamped further forward at the very front of the neck? Please note I’m not being critical as I’ve seen several 71s done like that although I do not know the reason.
Eric
My vin on the front neck


FWIW my fuel hose is behind the frame,

 
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the oil cooler helps the oil cool and at the same time it helps the fuel boil against the rocker box and lets the hose get rock hard
 
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Makes sense... I'll have to check mine....
 
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Makes sense... I'll have to check mine....
Hey is that a weekly show in the island ? Been to the one at Billy J bike shop in oyster bay ?

 
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Yes, it is a weekly thing sponsored by Deadwood Cycle's and the bar Red River inn in Yaphank. We have a good time. Most of us all know each other we go there every single week it's pretty cool.. Sometimes it gets old.

Quite the 57 they're nice, what's that a 68 Chevelle next to it?
 
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