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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 02:54 PM
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Not sure why I traded for this, but I did. 1977 Sporty, seems to run okay. Needs a little TLC and maybe a paint job. Should be a fun project.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 07:31 PM
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Looks like a nice bike, would like to see the finished project.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Kerr8005
Not sure why I traded for this, but I did. 1977 Sporty, seems to run okay. Needs a little TLC and maybe a paint job. Should be a fun project.
Because you could? 😀

Nice looking potential.
What did you trade for it?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 06:31 AM
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Nice looking ride! I have a '77 XLCH and will be interested to follow your progress.
 
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I traded my old '94 Z71. I didn't pay much for the truck, think it was a fair deal. Ever since buying my Ultra Classic, I've been wanting a Sportster to fiddle with.
 
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Originally Posted by Kerr8005
I traded my old '94 Z71. I didn't pay much for the truck, think it was a fair deal. Ever since buying my Ultra Classic, I've been wanting a Sportster to fiddle with.
Good trade.
 
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Nice...keep us updated. Post more pics.
 
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I did just opposite of what you did

my 1st bike a '81 Ironhead in '86 , just had to have a cruiser so a '80 FLT in'90 and can't get rid of either one

Been married 3 times but I still have my Ironhead and Shovel Head

The Sportster -- " The longest running model of any make in the world "
 
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That'll make a great project!
 
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Have not updated much. Got the hardtail on, next is oil lines and wiring.
 
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