Reviving a dinosaur. First year evo bagger
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Seems a lot of EVOs go through that stage of life, lot of guys think they're worth rebuilding. With the better aftermarket parts we can put in them now, wonder how many more decades they'll be around. Still working on this one, old Tour Glide rode great even with a worn out suspension, busted parts, whole lotta rattles... Lot more fun putting new/refurbed parts on a clean frame than pounding and cutting the old stuff off. Wanted to paint it, but don't think I'll take the time now, been off the road too long already. Older pic, going down to bare frame.
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Why do you say that? Is this something I should replace now while I have it apart or you being sarcastic? I don't want any surprises on this think later down the road.
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Seems a lot of EVOs go through that stage of life, lot of guys think they're worth rebuilding. With the better aftermarket parts we can put in them now, wonder how many more decades they'll be around. Still working on this one, old Tour Glide rode great even with a worn out suspension, busted parts, whole lotta rattles... Lot more fun putting new/refurbed parts on a clean frame than pounding and cutting the old stuff off. Wanted to paint it, but don't think I'll take the time now, been off the road too long already. Older pic, going down to bare frame.
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The compensators on some late model bikes are prone to early failure but the ones like you have last seemingly forever in comparison.
I have a pair of streamliners driver boards, rider condition though with some grinding of the edges from contact with pavement on corners. Not mint trailer queen shape but perfect rider shape. 50 bucks plus the ride if you want them.
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He is being both a smarty pants and making a positive comment !!
The compensators on some late model bikes are prone to early failure but the ones like you have last seemingly forever in comparison.
I have a pair of streamliners driver boards, rider condition though with some grinding of the edges from contact with pavement on corners. Not mint trailer queen shape but perfect rider shape. 50 bucks plus the ride if you want them.
The compensators on some late model bikes are prone to early failure but the ones like you have last seemingly forever in comparison.
I have a pair of streamliners driver boards, rider condition though with some grinding of the edges from contact with pavement on corners. Not mint trailer queen shape but perfect rider shape. 50 bucks plus the ride if you want them.
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He is being both a smarty pants and making a positive comment !!
The compensators on some late model bikes are prone to early failure but the ones like you have last seemingly forever in comparison.
I have a pair of streamliners driver boards, rider condition though with some grinding of the edges from contact with pavement on corners. Not mint trailer queen shape but perfect rider shape. 50 bucks plus the ride if you want them.
The compensators on some late model bikes are prone to early failure but the ones like you have last seemingly forever in comparison.
I have a pair of streamliners driver boards, rider condition though with some grinding of the edges from contact with pavement on corners. Not mint trailer queen shape but perfect rider shape. 50 bucks plus the ride if you want them.
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message me a phone if you would and I will send some pics
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But thanks for letting me know that compensator is damn near bulletproof
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Thanks for the info but I am gonna build a set of one off pipes for it. I don't think I will be running mufflers on it. Just straight pipes.