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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 02:03 PM
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Well; got the VIN and it's a '74...last year right foot shift, 1st year in new factory and first year with dedicated 1000cc cylinders. (Apparently, previous 1000s were bored 883 cyls).
Go for a visit next week...will get some detailed pics.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by carlgrover
buy it! I've still got my first Harley, a 75 xlh. I've had mine for 35 years now.




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That reminds me of the Bronson bike.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 04:25 PM
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That's a sharp looking XLH Carl. She's real clean.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 06:11 PM
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Buy it and Pics!
 
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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 06:54 PM
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Buy it if the price is good. I found a 62 this past winter. It's a blast to ride a bike that is 9 years older then you are.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2016 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Fatboy Brian
Buy it if the price is good. I found a 62 this past winter. It's a blast to ride a bike that is 9 years older then you are.
It doesn't matter how old that thing is. It is gorgeous!
 
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Old Jul 16, 2016 | 10:13 AM
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Like This....
.060 over, S&S , superglide seat, Andrews gears..., I want it back....

Yes I'd scarf it up nice little "project" bike, keep it stock

 

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Old Jul 16, 2016 | 10:19 AM
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If you can get a deal go for it.
 
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For reference, here's the 77 I bought for $1600 a year or so ago -



Check out the space age JC Whitney turn signals and shitty tank. Lol

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Much work remains. Repro fender and tank - cheap, drag bars, Ebay seat....it's got a long way to go but this is the basic shape I'm going for.
 
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