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Old 05-05-2019, 04:21 PM
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Default Should I? $500 74 XLCH 1000 basket case

So here’s the deal. Met someone who would let go of their 1974 XLCH 1000 for $500 with title. Doesn’t run, possible top end replacement needed. Not mechanically inclined but patient and willing to learn. Had to sell my 2007 Sportster 3 years ago and I’ve missed it ever since. Can’t pull the trigger financially (not that I don’t have the money, I just need a savings for Murphy’s law and my wife would shoot me) on anything remotely new. I think this would be a great project, a learning experience that I’m prepared to go through the frustrations. BUT, how is the parts market? Even with patience am I being unrealistic? Opinions needed by seasoned enthusiasts. Thanks.
 

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Hell, I'd buy it for that!
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