I’ve had the bug for quite some time. Finally caught the bus. Now the journey begins.

 

That bike looks like it is in super shape. How many miles?

 

7400 miles. In storage the last 18 years. Only two things missing that I can tell at this time was the battery cover and one handlebar end cap. Oil cooler cover is there and has probably never been installed.

When I graduated high school my first job was pumping gas at a Sunoco station. In the summer, every once in a while two guys would come in early on a Saturday morning for fuel because we were about the only place that had high octane. They had identical Sturgis bikes in black.

We had no HD dealer in town and I had never really seen an HD up close and in person before. They insisted on fueling the bikes themselves so I always checked out their bikes until they were finished. I remember thinking “belt drive rear wheel - that is very cool and high tech”. I had no idea what “twin belt” meant.

That was my first introduction to Harley Davidson motorcycles and I’ve wanted a Sturgis ever since.

 

Congratulations on the new ride.

 

that's a hot bike for real the Sturgis always make me think of my bike.for real

 

Very sweet !

 

So what’s the plan for it?

 

Keep it as stock as possible. It will be a rider (limited) so tires, brake hoses, and belts will be modern technology. I can’t tell yet but I think the front tire is original. It’s crispy but it’s been holding air for three days. Fortunately, the previous owner was a tech and drained the tanks before putting it away. If I ever get down to one bike this will be the one.

Thanks to everyone for the compliments! I’ll post pics along the way.

 

I was looking for one when the RT fell into my lap. Very nice find.

 

Sweet, rare to find one that intact.