I've settled on a model

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Jun 22, 2017 | 04:09 AM
  #1  
hi all,

so ive finally settled on a model - a 1977 Ironhead sportster 1000 , seeing the potential I'm loving the bobber look and the general aesthetic where it looks like it was designed to be ridden everywhere.

Im really interested to hear everyone's opinions on the particular model, as I'm researching some of the design elements but still early days.
looking forward to hearing everyone's view.
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Jun 22, 2017 | 05:15 AM
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Quote: hi all,

so ive finally settled on a model - a 1977 Ironhead sportster 1000 , seeing the potential I'm loving the bobber look and the general aesthetic where it looks like it was designed to be ridden everywhere.

Im really interested to hear everyone's opinions on the particular model, as I'm researching some of the design elements but still early days.
looking forward to hearing everyone's view.
Good Luck-get what you want and turn's your button ON, don't believe there is a right or wrong model.
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Jun 22, 2017 | 08:12 AM
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I hope you can test ride it first. The vibration may or may not be an issue for you (pre-rubber mount) I briefly rode a 90's model...I called it a Shakester.
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Jun 22, 2017 | 08:16 AM
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"Get a second one for parts" was the dealer joke when I bought my '76 new. AMF years had their problems.
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