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May 30, 2020 | 09:31 PM

#11

JustDave13

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From: Somewhere SW

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtticusFinch

A couple years back my engine blew part. Piston was mangled around the crank. Total mess. I did not have enough confidence that the bottom end was not damaged so I replaced it with an S&S. Since then the old motor -- or what's left of it -- has sat in my garage, which you can see is in need of a cleaning.

Should I sell it, or just donate it to the guy in my neighborhood who recycles scrap metal for the scouts?

I'll take a gamble and give you $200.00 in hopes that the cases are still good.

May 30, 2020 | 10:59 PM

#12

HD Bobber

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From: Illinois

Quote:

Originally Posted by 23Seven

Build it... It’ll be ready to go when you need it, and your numbers will match again.

Dark Horse Balance and Weld Crank.
Bore out bottom end for 124” build.

Let me know if you need more help spending money.

second that idea for sure!!!!! Slowly build what custom beast you want a drop it back in.

May 31, 2020 | 01:40 AM

#13

Jaystn62

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From: NW Kentucky

If cases are good I'd keep it. Like a couple others said build a monster.

May 31, 2020 | 02:14 AM

#14

Wizardofaus

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From: United States

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtticusFinch

Wall art,

Im sure someone would want it in their man cave.

Wiz 🍻

May 31, 2020 | 06:53 AM

#15

Cozz

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From: Cincinnati OH.

Make one of these.....

May 31, 2020 | 07:06 AM

#16

AlCherry

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From: Rye, By God, Deep East Texas

At minimum, strip it down and keep the cases. If you sell the bike the next owner has the option of making it a matching numbers bike.

May 31, 2020 | 07:10 PM

#17

internet troll

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From: Upstate NY

Donate it. Either to an Indy shop, a school or your scrap guy. This is how good karma starts. If you dont get rid of it, its just going to sit and take up space.

May 31, 2020 | 08:38 PM

#18

1993FXSTS

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From: Mulkeytown, IL

Why not pull it apart and see what is salvageable? At least then you wouldn't be asking yourself any " what ifs" if you tossed it, +1 on keeping the cases if nothing else.