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I rode it again... I frickin love my sporty.

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Old 06-13-2019, 08:13 PM
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Default I rode it again... I frickin love my sporty.

Needed to get fresh gas and mix with seafoam, thing has sat for over a year. Will be dropping off at the dealer to get that oil filter mount fixed professionally for the sale of the bike.

...back story, the oul filter mount ripple is all sorts of messed up. I noticed it wen I was in there messing with the oil cooler. The lead tender lead also blew a 7.5a fuse at some point over the year... battery was flat and wouldn't charge. Bought a new battery. No worries, I will recoup on the sale..

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Checked pressures and oil, rolled it out to go get gas

Gas and fighting the ride all day urge

Road to lowes and walmart.... vicious little bike

Made it back home.... HAPPY... too bad its up for sale. It is too dang fun and fits me like a glove.
 

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Sexy Sporty...good luck w/the sale.
 
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Why did it take a year to put it up for sale? Got the spark again.....just keep the bike - it's got your name on it.. Whatever you decide, stay safe.
 
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What is that front brake setup?
 
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Great looking bike! Too bad you've got to let it go...
 
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Good to see you got back out. How could someone not love a frickin Sportster? Best damn bike Harley Davidson makes.
 
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Originally Posted by NPV288
What is that front brake setup?
Older HD Touring brembros with Lyndall pads, Arlen Ness contoured big brake kits, and custom goodridge and Russell lines and fittings.
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...l#post15682327

And here:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...l#post16965690.

Goes on for a few pages, usually all over the place.
 

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Hopefully she finds a good home. Shame to see her go.
 
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Why did it take a year to put it up for sale? Got the spark again.....just keep the bike - it's got your name on it.. Whatever you decide, stay safe.
Been one hell of a year... ditching this bike was not a priority. Stabilizing life was the primary concern. The ship is just about righted.
 


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