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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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Here is a photo of my '71 Sportster that I bought in 1973. Unridden and stored in my saltwater boat shed 1983 to 1995. See avatar to left. I fully restored it with a five year effort beginning in 1995. I did all of the work myself, including the catalyzed urethane/clearcoat paintwork, engine rebuild and wheel rebuilding. Starts on the first kick. This is a very sweet ride!

 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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Hello piniongear

Nice looking Sporty, excellent work, congratulations

Ride save

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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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That is nice, piniongear, really nice.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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Very nice work! Man that sure takes me back........(sigh)
 
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Great work. A beautiful looking machine you have there.

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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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Absolutely gorgeous. You should be very proud. Don't keep that one in the shed too much, get it out and ride.
 
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That is a gorgeous rebuild. 1971, my birthyear, I need to find me one and do my own restore...now I'm inspired.

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Thanks for all the flowers guys. The restoration was a pure joy. and it took me a long time to complete, but I was very happy with the result..............piniongear
 
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Sweet ride...I'd say outstanding.Nice work bro.



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