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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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joe, i think you and all the carburetors you once owned need to have an intimate moment alone.

if a guy asked me for advice on say a 64 Chevelle SS the last thing that would come to mind is that it's carburetored

if a guy asked me for advice on an 82 Ford Fairmont the last thing that would come to mind is that it's carburetored

see my point?

it's a given that it's carburetored... the fact that it might require some maintenance is beside the point... it doesn't govern the fact that it's a 91 Harley with 30k miles on it being sold for 6k dollars

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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jsbridgew
if a guy asked me for advice on an 82 Ford Fairmont the last thing that would come to mind is that it's carburetored
What made you think of an 82 Fairmont? What a boat...LOL

Congrats on the bike and the price is not bad depending on condition. Check out the EVO section of this board with your questions-(we like carbs over there..Ha!)..

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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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You get what you pay for, always.
No, you don`t always get what you pay for.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Lets settle this the Navy way, who's got a ruler? Now, on the count of three, everyone pull down their britches.
 
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Six grand seems a little high for a 20 year old bike, the new price was probably 11 or 12 grand.
 
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Lets settle this the Navy way, who's got a ruler? Now, on the count of three, everyone pull down their britches.
That is just plain creepy.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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I have a 1992 FXSTS and I love this bike
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug S
What made you think of an 82 Fairmont? What a boat...LOL

Congrats on the bike and the price is not bad depending on condition. Check out the EVO section of this board with your questions-(we like carbs over there..Ha!)..

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condition is straight, Doug... i mean, i'm gonna tear this thing down anyway, like i did with my street bob

1st things to do are drag bars, solo seat, exhaust, prog 422s, and wheels (don't like that slotted disc)

...and will definitely check out the EVO section!

and my first car was a 64 Chevelle... and last one before i bought a new one 12 years later was an 82 Fairmont WAGON....LOL!
 
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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your gona love the bike!! i went from an 06 dyna to my 90 softail, absolutely love it!!!

iwouldnt worry about the carb. or the vibs. carb is the best for me reliable and lets the motor sound awsome!!!
 
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 05:09 AM
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yah i'm pretty psyched about it, 'the blob'

gonna call him today and make the deal

...order some wheels from blackbikewheels.com

and the spending begins! .....lol
 
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