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I was wondering where I'd post my questions, and I guess it seemed really appropriate that I'm starting from rock bottom, I may as well introduce my situation along with me.
I got this dismantled bike that my brother in law abandoned before he and my sister moved away, divorced, etc. Couple of years went by and nobody ever really asked about the bike. One day it kind of occurred to me that it wasn't right letting it sit there and weather.. not to mention I'd always wanted to ride.
I'm 23 years old, I'm an electronics wiz, but I never messed with mechanics much. I suppose the separation is a broad one. I know it's unrealistic to set the expectation I'll be able to get this thing running in weeks, or months.. but I figured as long as it's basically "junked", I won't feel too bad about stripping things or a few minor setbacks, since in the long run I won't have lost anything.
There's no VIN on the frame, if there was I think I see a place where it may have been ground off. The number on the engine case starts with CAHB which I researched a little. Apparently it means it's an XLX sportster? But everyone always said it was a softtail.. and I've also heard from someone else that it's *definitely* an eagle. I don't know what this bike is, but I'm curious as to the history.. and how the devil I'm supposed to put it back together if I can't find a manual.
Hope I'm in the right place for instructions. If anyone has a few tips to get a noobie started, I'm all ears.
I got this dismantled bike that my brother in law abandoned before he and my sister moved away, divorced, etc. Couple of years went by and nobody ever really asked about the bike. One day it kind of occurred to me that it wasn't right letting it sit there and weather.. not to mention I'd always wanted to ride.
I'm 23 years old, I'm an electronics wiz, but I never messed with mechanics much. I suppose the separation is a broad one. I know it's unrealistic to set the expectation I'll be able to get this thing running in weeks, or months.. but I figured as long as it's basically "junked", I won't feel too bad about stripping things or a few minor setbacks, since in the long run I won't have lost anything.
There's no VIN on the frame, if there was I think I see a place where it may have been ground off. The number on the engine case starts with CAHB which I researched a little. Apparently it means it's an XLX sportster? But everyone always said it was a softtail.. and I've also heard from someone else that it's *definitely* an eagle. I don't know what this bike is, but I'm curious as to the history.. and how the devil I'm supposed to put it back together if I can't find a manual.
Hope I'm in the right place for instructions. If anyone has a few tips to get a noobie started, I'm all ears.
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Welcome to the forum, I think if you post some pics, and some more info in the general area you will come up with the info you need.
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