My First Ride - 1964 FLH Pan, "Heavy Metal"

March 12, 2012

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My first Harley, purchased in 1976, a 1964 Police bike, FLH Panhead. I named her "Heavy Metal"! I customized it from police black & white, to a metal-flake copper, with brass attachments where most have chrome. I rode it for 8 years in Tucson, AZ. Here are some 'old school' pix from back in 'the day'. Read more »

Gina and 'Heavy Metal'

Gina and 'Heavy Metal'

1 2012/03/12 18:44:28 FreedomRyd

I have never had words for this shot. What you see, is what I got! ;-)

I have never had words for this shot. What you see, is what I got! ;-)

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"Nobody rides for free..."

"Nobody rides for free..."

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After the paint and custom 'brassing', the trophies rolled in!

After the paint and custom 'brassing', the trophies rolled in!

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Western Hotness!

Western Hotness!

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My baby and me, 1979

My baby and me, 1979

0 2012/03/12 18:37:38 FreedomRyd

Like she was born on a Harley!

Like she was born on a Harley!

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First pix with the 'police bike'.

First pix with the 'police bike'.

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Ronni & Dad on my first Harley, a 1964 FLH Panhead, that I rode for 8 years.

Ronni & Dad on my first Harley, a 1964 FLH Panhead, that I rode for 8 years.

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