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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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I am looking at all things for ideas for my '73 sportster. Please take a moment for one to show off your bikes.

I would like to see any custom things you have done to it or even aftermarket. From brakes to bars to exhaust and body parts. any and every thing.

And images of your bikes with Hot chicks welcome for the fun.



I will start with a stock image of my bike

 
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After a cleaning and trimming, my 1974 XLCH
 
Old Dec 3, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Mick that is really nice I like the smaller brake caliper on the front.. and like the oil coller in the middle not off to the left side like mine has and like the riser for the handle bars what size are those?? love it mick its a beautiful bike man
 
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Old Dec 3, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Mine is an FL with an implanted CH



the other is in the basement beside the furnace in boxes until I'm done paying for the kids at university

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Mick ... the riser for the handle bars what size are those? ...
I got those some years [6?] ago. They were on eBay and also J&P Cycles where i got these. About $60.00. 2,1/2" pullback risers - same height as stock straight risers. Perfect for a more comfortable riding position, original length cables, and more working room between the bars and the headlite.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Here's a couple of my ol' frankenbike.. '71 Sportster XLH (I think- kick & electric). It's a definite work in progress.


 
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I'll play...1983 XLX-61



 
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75 xlh

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Blast to ride.

 

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1972 XLCH bobber, still working on it.

 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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all very nice bikes thanks for posting pics these will all help with ideas for my bike keep posting
 
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