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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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Just thought I'd say hi. I'm ridin a '71 flh bought it in 84 and been wrenchin and ridin it ever since. Its still a 74 S&S heads, carb (B model) and oil pump, runnin solids and an andrews A grind cam. all in all runs pretty good[sm=shades.gif]I still can't get my image hosting account up and running so for every one that wanted to see a picture of my bike I set it as an avitar. More to come when I get this S--T figured out[8D]
 
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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Welcome from Connecticut, Post some pics when you get a chance, bike sounds nice.
 
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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welcome from eastern nc
 
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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Howdy welcome aboard. It would be nice to see a pic of your ride, sounds like a good one. Enjoy the ride.
 
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 12:28 AM
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Welcome to our forum. Do you have any pics of your scooter?

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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You must be a pretty good wrench to keep an ol' Shovel runnin' with that S&S B! Welcome to da joint, and tell us some tales!
 
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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Welcome aboard!

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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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Welcome, I had an '72 Shovel back in the 80's.....now its an 02 Road King for me.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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71S, welcome to the forum. Would like to see some pics when you get a chance. Hope you enjoy it here.
 



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