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Old 12-18-2009, 10:27 AM
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Besides, what greater joy is there than leaking oil all over your friends driveway while you make fun of there brand new girlie bikes.
Shovels don't leak, they just like to mark where they've been!
 
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Old 12-18-2009, 11:09 AM
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That '80 model sharknose is a different beast than the later models...
 
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Old 12-19-2009, 10:12 AM
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That '80 model sharknose is a different beast than the later models...

How so ?
 
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Old 12-19-2009, 06:07 PM
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It's mine.

Mine.

Mine.

Mine.

Mine.
 
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Old 12-19-2009, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by vme2
It's mine.

Mine.

Mine.

Mine.

Mine.
Congratulations, it's a nice long distance rider. Mine had a mustangseat and I put on 1700 miles with no monkey butt. You might have to replace the pivot shaft bushings if you feel the back end wiggle. Good luck with your new bike.
 
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Old 12-19-2009, 07:23 PM
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Where do you get these old project bikes?

I would like to get a tourer from the 60's as a project bike.
 
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You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Whether you can hear it or not,
The universe is laughing behind your back.
National Lampoon Radio dinner.....
dang that brought back memories
 
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Old 12-20-2009, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by skootchnc
National Lampoon Radio dinner.....
dang that brought back memories
You're the only one to recognize it. That was some good stuff back in the day.
 
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Old 12-20-2009, 09:23 AM
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I remember my neighbor bought one of those new in 1980. Best i recall it was slower than christmas because of shovel motor in big heavy bike. The enclosed chain was a big pain also, kept seeping grease. I guess there was no way to fix that. I think he finally just removed the covers and ran an o ring chain and it worked fine.
 
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Old 12-20-2009, 10:16 AM
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An original '80 FLT can be an investment, providing it's in good shape. But it will take a while to redeem itself. If it's in good shape, I wouldn't mess with it. JMO
 
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