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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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whatsup im 20 yrs old been riding street motorcycles since i was 17 legally but just got my first harley a few months ago. 2002 Dyna Low Rider was pretty stock when i got it. So far i've built custom foward controls mounts did all the fabricating myself. Bike was dropped when i got it so it has dent in tank but currently planning a paint scheme will be all fixed up new paint and everything by winters end of this season if i find time. Put new grips, levers, mirrors, pipes on so far. Currently building a side mount plate. Trying to do everything my self way to poor and to proud to let harley **** it up i'd rather **** it up myself working on it!
 

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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Welcome to the HDF , sounds like your doing an awesome job .....when can we see some pic`s ?


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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Yes let's see some pic's
Welcome & congrats on the new bike
Have fun, Ride Safe

Rick From San Diego / TJ Mexico
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Congrats on your bike and Welcome to the forum.

I was 22 when I got my 1st Harley in 71,a 70XLCH prior owner tried to weld cracked oil tank bracket wilthout takiing out battery, frame and motor had acid damage bat, tore it down myself and did all the work cept the motor the first winter and made it mine.. thumbnails below..

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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Welcome from Douglasville, Ga.
 
Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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Welcome from Australia, enjoy the forum. DIY is the way to learn!
 
Old Aug 3, 2009 | 03:33 AM
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Congrats dude, and Welcome from Surrey B.C. CANADA
 
Old Aug 3, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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Cool, you sound like our kinda guy. Welcome from central Washington. Enjoy the forum and all it has to offer. Geez
 
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