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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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I have wanted to own a harley for around 25 years and hopefully will be getting on the road to owning one soon, I'm here to pick up tips and advice about rebuilding hogs... Frame, gearbox's and engines. I have owned a few Jap bikes but now is the right time for me to get laid back and cruise.

Aiming at a sportster 883 to start with as it's seems to be at the lowest end of the price range here in the UK. My dream bike is a FXDWG looker but an oldie with carbs if possible.

We have a Harley dealer nearby and they offer test rides so it wont be long before I get to test a few models once the weather gets better!
 

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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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you came to the right place, most of the members are very helpful.
 
Old Feb 23, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 02:21 PM
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