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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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I just bought my first bike. I just purchased a 1975 AMF ss250 Harley Davidson. I am looking for parts to restore this bike. I am 15 and would like to have this bike restored before I get my permit in Feb 2012 please help point me in the direction I need thanks
 
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Welcome to the forum from Kansas . You'd have better luck posting in the tech section or the section specifically for your bike. Good luck.
 
Old Jul 6, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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Welcome, you could try the "classic" forum as well.
 
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