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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Racepres
Huh????
I see a very well kept Survivor, modified via easy **** by a misguided soul who actually wanted a Dyna "stunt bike"...
Damn shame about those nice pipes having the business end chopped off, tho. At least ya still gots the mid controls!!!!!


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This is an '83 that could use some TLC
http://www.amraonline.com/BikePics/83FXRLft.jpg

Kinda makes your's look pristine...huh
I see what you mean. good one.
The misguided soul was the former owners older brother, story was he left the bike in his brothers care when on deployment and came back to find the Dyna stunt look. The original buckhorn bars should be in my hands sometime next week. I was told that the throttle cable and brake lines had not been altered for the T bars.

I was looking only at FXR's that still had mid controls.
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Redrodyankneck
I see what you mean. good one.
The misguided soul was the former owners older brother, story was he left the bike in his brothers care when on deployment and came back to find the Dyna stunt look. The original buckhorn bars should be in my hands sometime next week. I was told that the throttle cable and brake lines had not been altered for the T bars.

I was looking only at FXR's that still had mid controls.
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Of Note... I would look for the original Buckhorns if Purchasing... But, I cannot get comfortable... nor obtain nearly the control with those Bars...
I do Not have the strength apparently in my forearms or Sumpin!!! If I can use my shoulders more... I can ride fairly well!!!
Flat Track bends have been superior actually...What ya normally find on Sportsters... O.E.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2019 | 06:41 PM
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you need to be a certain type to like the buckhorns - I don't care for them but I only do a road test as to what's wrong with the machine
 
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