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Old Apr 27, 2026 | 02:02 PM
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Hello all.
having just returned to the Harley fold, when they went woke I left.
i decided to pick up an old Shovelhead Dresser as a project. Please be patient with me and my questions.
i have been riding since 1980 Harley’s since ‘81. (On and off)
thanks in advance for your advice and comments.
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Old Apr 27, 2026 | 02:43 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2026 | 02:47 PM
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Thanks for the welcome, still trying to find my way around here.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2026 | 03:51 PM
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Welcome from Sydney Australia. Bike looks great
 
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Old Apr 28, 2026 | 12:35 AM
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Hi Randy,

Welcome from Canada.

Questions:
1) What is the other shifter above the toe/heel shifter? (does it have a reverse gear?).

2) That rear brake pedal has to go! I've never seen one so high LOL you will throw your hip out trying to stomp it. HAHAHAHA

I do love your bike and that lift.
 

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