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DSMCentral Godfather ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 ![]() |
I got the itch to ride again this year like most when spring comes around. I've always wanted a Soft Tail, Low Rider, or Fat Boy Harley, but the expense and fear of crashing usually kept things in check.
Well, this past week I came across and offer on a 1991 XLH1200 Sportster that I could refuse no longer. I know it's not the bike I wanted. I foresee this as a low cost way to get out there and see if I like riding enough to justify the expense of a big bike. Plus, with gas prices the way they are, the gas savings should offset the small payment even if I ride the bike to work only half the time. My dad owned this bike for the last 2-3 years. Unfortunately he has no garage so it had to sit outside under a cover most of the time. I'm not one for a lot of polishing so I'm not going to enjoy cleaning the corrosion and disoloration off. However, if I come up with a tasteful idea I may do some radical modifications this coming winter if I find I real like riding. Here is a picture as is.
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-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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![]() DSMCentral Freak ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 18-March 08 From: Washington, Illinois Member No.: 2,799 ![]() |
Now you have to find some singletrack shortcuts to work. That would be something, wouldn't it.
![]() -------------------- If the sound of a DSM in the distance rowing through the gears gives you a hardon, you might be a car enthusiast.
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