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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 03:22 AM
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Hi all, I was last on here about 10 years ago when I had a '77 Shovelhead. I now have an '88 FLST. I bought it as a project last October for cheap. It was a mess cosmetically and had a lot of electrical issues. It had a flat black paint job that had weathered over the years and ape hangers, no turn signals and the brake light and license mounted on the rear axle. Not my thing but it was cheap and is mechanically solid. I have done a ton of work over the past few months hoping to get it going by the time the weather is right. It came with no maintenance history at all so I flushed and changed all fluids and hoses, installed turn signals, bought new tanks and fenders and had them professionally painted gloss black. It's close to ready for shakedown runs and whatever else happens. This Spring and Summer will be fun!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 01:01 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 01:07 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 01:12 PM
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Welcome back to the forums from Virginia............
 
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 02:11 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 02:14 PM
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Welcome from North Beach, FL., USA!

Just in case you have not done this.

Add a Signature Line in your USER set up for your bike year, model, and all the letters that Harley recognizes it with so others see at the bottom of all your post. This enables others to know your exact model if you ever ask a question.

And a Avatar of your favorite shot in the USER set up for the small picture others will see in the top left corner of your post.


​​Your all set.... Enjoy the ride! ______________
 
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 02:14 PM
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Welcome back.
You have any pics of this bike ?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 02:23 PM
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Yea How bout some pics

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