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Old Sep 17, 2021 | 04:37 PM
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Long Island Shovelhead is Done Right
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Back-to-basics aesthetics a big influence in build.

 
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Old Sep 18, 2021 | 08:31 AM
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All i can say is - I absolutely love the patina on the barn doors wow what a picture
 
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Old Sep 18, 2021 | 12:20 PM
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My back hurts just looking at it
 
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Old Sep 18, 2021 | 01:29 PM
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The owner will not have too many people asking to take this for a ride with no front brake, hand shifter and foot clutch. Still a cool looking old school chopper.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2021 | 04:17 PM
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The owner will not have too many people asking to take this for a ride with no front brake, hand shifter and foot clutch. Still a cool looking old school chopper.
i wouldnt even sit on that

 
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Old Sep 18, 2021 | 04:41 PM
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Is that a chain operating the clutch?
 
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Old Sep 18, 2021 | 05:22 PM
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Common cheap way to operate the clutch - just like a car push down to disengage lift to go - all the trikes from 1973 down to 1929 were that way
 
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Old Sep 18, 2021 | 06:30 PM
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i thought it looked cool...cept for the lucas tail lens.......should be an iron cross or a skull at least
 
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