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Aug 23, 2008 | 11:54 AM

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panhead74

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Originally Posted by racinorange

I don't know where in Pa you are, but if you are in Central pa, (hbg., Lanc. Reading area), I can recommend a REALLY good indy mech. that would do the mechanical stuff for you at a fraction of what the dealers will charge.

I'm in Delaware County, just outside Philadelphia...the discount would have to be pretty steep to make it worth the trip. Send me a PM, or post the name of the shop. The trip might be worth while after I can ride it

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I had a '94 883 hugger that was converted, and LOVED for many years. there is something special about the sporty's we had to "wait for" back in the day?

Not a doubt in my mind

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It's well worth the couple grand you will spend to keep it.

That's what I'm figuring.

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The chrome can all be replaced with the stock stuff that others have taken off and just want to get rid of, as can the wheels most likely. You'll be able to get that stuff real cheap if not for free. Check out the swap meets and merchandiser. Good Luck.

That's an excellent idea, and one that I hadn't considered...as folks do upgrades they gotta get rid of the stock stuff somewhere. Thanks

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By the way, after reading this story, I HAD to go out to my garage and check on my baby! Thanks, now I won't sleep anymore.

Glad to oblige

Aug 23, 2008 | 04:04 PM

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Hitechluddite

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SOS pads will do better than plain steel wool but where the chrome is peeling or ulcered Scrub it and flat black it!

Aug 23, 2008 | 07:43 PM

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SOS pads will do better than plain steel wool but where the chrome is peeling or ulcered Scrub it and flat black it!

Great screen name, man!

Aug 24, 2008 | 05:10 PM

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panhead74

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Originally Posted by plysat

That'll buff right out.

I know that this reply was tongue in cheek, but in prep of the bike getting picked up tomorrow, I decided to give her a bath...wow...folks, this was nothing but warm soapy water and a soft sponge...not even that much elbow grease.

compare this

to this

Wow...

Before:

and after:

An hour with a can of Magic Wadding and she'll look good as new!

Aug 24, 2008 | 05:16 PM

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Curt1953

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Damn buddy go get a long handle brush and a bucket of spic n span and get to work on that gem

Aug 24, 2008 | 05:40 PM

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killer scott

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WOW! please keep us informed on what the dealer says about getting that thing running. Amazing what washing her did.

Sep 17, 2008 | 12:41 PM

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panhead74

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Hey, folks! Long time, eh?

My ride has been at the dealer for over three weeks. How's THAT for speedy service? They weren't sure what I had in mind and had spent most of that time trying to locate parts for a full restoration to showroom condition or something. The service manager asked if I was sure I wanted to put that much into it.

"Shooooooot, man! I just want it on the street! Rewire that ignition switch, hook up a new battery, squirt some ether down her throat and get her to fire up. That'll tell us if anything's leaking."

Man, if I had a garage I could have done it myself.

Anyway, I just got off the phone with them and...

IT"S ALIVE! IT"S ALIVE! Muhuwahahahahahah

So far the tab is under three hundred bucks, but that's just to get it running (sounds to me like he used a ****load of ether). They estimate about another eight to pass state inspection and get her on the street.

Now I just gotta figger out where that loot is gonna come from.

Sep 17, 2008 | 12:51 PM

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cdaxj

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wow, what the heck was that thief thinking?

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Sep 17, 2008 | 02:50 PM

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cpl215

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From: The beautiful NW GA mountains.

I had originally said to paint if flat black, after seeing the before and after pics with just a simple washing I know I was wrong. I can't believe the tins look so good. I would replace only what I absolutely had to, clean what I could, and drive the hell outta her, and be proud to tell my story to anybody that would listen. Please keep us updated.