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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 02:13 AM
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Hey whats going on,

I don't own a motorcycle I making one. I am 18 years old I am going to school to become a welding engineer. I owned a honda dirt bike when i was younger but that doesn't count. I been on many different forums asking questions i really appreciate any incite i can get good and bad. I plan on building it from the fram up from a 1948 Harley Hard tail.
 
Old Apr 9, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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Nice!

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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 03:15 AM
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Welcome to the forum and good luck Bro
 
Old Apr 9, 2005 | 04:55 AM
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my *** hurts just thinkin about it welcome from nc
 
Old Apr 9, 2005 | 07:12 AM
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[sm=welcomesign.gif] A hardtail? Oh, to be young and invincible again. Good luck on your build!
 
Old Apr 9, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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Welcome and give us updates on your build as well as pics.
Ride safe
 
Old Apr 9, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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I like your style - go for it! You'll find lots of help and info here
 
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Welcome aboard. You should keep a photo log of your build. It would be awesome if we could all follow along...

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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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Welcome to the forum and good luck on your build. A photo log would be cool idea. Bob
 



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