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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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i have a 78 flh. i've had it near 20 years. it's tired, leaky, and just needs to be rebuilt, new trans. i'ld like to be able to take long distance again.

looking for a good reasonable wrench.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 04:49 AM
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The best man for the Job is yourself,I trust nobody to work on my bikes lol, they are easy to work on just get yourself a good manual and take your time and in sure you will get a lot of pleasure out of doing it.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by angelina78
i have a 78 flh. i've had it near 20 years. it's tired, leaky, and just needs to be rebuilt, new trans. i'ld like to be able to take long distance again.

looking for a good reasonable wrench.
Where in Nj are you??? JD's Cycleworks in Bethleham,Pa, Andy Simon of Simon's Performance Pendel,Pa,or Larry Drake of Larry's Hot Rods & Harley's in Bristol,Pa!!! They all have websites look them up for contact info!!!!
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 05:35 AM
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I would take down to Jerry Jackman at Jackman custom cycles .He does a lot of older bikes and is very good check out his web site . he always has shovels and pans& evos in his shop.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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thanks all suggestions seem good, including doing it myself
 
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