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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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Hello everybody .. My name is Jake and I'm new to the motorcycle world I was lucky enough to get a 87 xlh sportster from my father inlaw but unfortunately it isn't ridable yet! I have been reading and using a lot of the info that you guys post to get it going! it had been sitting for a good 5 years so I've had a lot of figuring out to do but still need some more figuring out !!hoping some of you guys can help me get this thing on the road
 
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