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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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Hello all, I don’t own a Harley right now so I’m kind of sneaking in here before hand. It’s been about 10 years since I have ridden, mostly Jap bikes. I’m looking at 2 bikes to buy. My wife is concerned on the age of the 1977 Ironhead. The guy that has the Ironhead was a mechanic for the Chyrsler plant here and sounded like he knew what he was talking about. What do you guys think of the two I’m looking at? I’m planning on getting one of them this week.
Tom

1977 HARLEY SPORTSTER IRONHEAD $4800.
The bike was restored 5 years ago
the bike and engine were totally rebuilt all the bushings,
seals and bearing have been replaced including the pistons
and camshafts the cams are sweet crane R5. they make the bike run and
sound awesome,has electronic ignition so no points to slip and stop the ride, kevlar clutches
it has frt dual disc setup all chrome calipers and lower legs the wheels are chrome with twisty spokes
drag specialties tach and speedo the whole bike was disasembled frame was bead blasted
and repainted with PPG paint products and tons more chrome
this bike was done right custom 3 stage paint (sunset red)
chrome everywhere
Corbin seat
Crane electronic ignition
dual frt disc
stainless steel frt rotors
chrome frt calipers
chrome lower legs
chrome frt and rear wheels with twisty spokes
"Inferno" mirrors
"Inferno" theme throughout bike
newer tires dunlop
low miles on rebuilt eng and trans
crane R5 cams
drag pipes
Brand New Battery 6/10

Bike #2
1998 883 harley davidson ready to ride $4200
has new rear tire, gaskets and battery .
has forward controls and drag bars on it
7900 miles on boared to 1200
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Have fun here
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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welcome from north carolina, i would go with bike 2.
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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I would go with the 77, very good bikes, gotta pic?
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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I'd go with the newer bike. Welcome from very HOT Indy! It's a great place to hang out when not ridding!
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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Welcome from Tulsa, OK.
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Hello and welcome from Pikeville, Kentucky.
 
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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