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Jul 4, 2005 | 11:23 PM

dusestaley22

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Need some serious help/advise

Well, tonight I had a disaster. Trying to teach my bro a little bit about bikes. I wanted to teach him how to work the throttle and he ended up taking off on me and dinging up the bike pretty good. Dent in the gas tank, front fender and a nice gash out of the forks. I also noticed my front tire is bent (or I believe it is). I have a 92 Sportster 883. I was wondering if anyone knows if they make a triple tree that has a wider side to it that may cover up the gash out of fork (the gash is right below it). I wanted to get a bigger gas tank anyways, but not this way. I believe the front fender will be alright if sanded down right. Also, if anyone knows of a place to get some nice rims/tires for a decent price or knows anyone that is looking at getting rid of some. If anyone can post ebay postings that may help me out on here, I would greatly appreciate it. Otherwise I dont believe the bike will get out the rest of the summer because I dont think the check book can afford to repair it all. Thanks a lot. Trust me, this was a lesson well learned with not letting ANYONE ride my bike. Not even blood.

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Jul 4, 2005 | 11:33 PM

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Duse, that sucks big time!

Are you looking for new, or parts to get you riding again till winter?

Jul 5, 2005 | 01:41 AM

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It doesn't matter if I get new or used stuff, as long as it looks half way decent. I just dont want to buy garbage I guess I am saying.

Jul 5, 2005 | 09:28 AM

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Here's some on ebay.

http://search.ebay.com/harley-sports...trypageZsearch

also, check out this one. It won't fit your '92, but I bought one for my '93 from them a couple of years ago for $300.00. Contact them and see if they have one to fit yours.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

Jul 6, 2005 | 01:14 AM

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serious advice......before anyone sits on your ride while running get his credit card first!!

Jul 6, 2005 | 01:19 AM

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lol... didnt think of that... i mean, i am happy my bro didnt get hurt, but i could still kick his *** at the same time... oh well, it is all a learning experience.