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 Apr 28 2008, 02:40 PM
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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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Apr 28 2008, 02:42 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 18-March 08 From: Washington, Illinois Member No.: 2,799 |
I'm not old enough to ride anything like that but I've had the itch to go ride at my buddy's house and hit the dirt jumps on my mountain bike.
Even though it snowed today. -------------------- 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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Apr 28 2008, 06:38 PM
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 DSM Chick Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 16-April 03 From: east peoria IL Member No.: 114 |
I like your bike.
 Mike has an 02 Roadstar that he rides to work when the weather gets warm... it's amazing how much money we save in gas.Be careful though, riding can become addicting lol 
-------------------- Bowen Michael Anderson 4/22/05
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Apr 28 2008, 09:37 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Thanks, will do.
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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Apr 30 2008, 07:28 PM
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 Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Bloomington, IL Member No.: 145 |
QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Apr 28 2008, 02:40 PM) 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. I hear you on the gas prices. I bought a mountain bike (bicycle) Sunday to ride to work. It only takes me about 10 minutes to ride in..about the same as driving. I figure that the gas savings will pay for the bike in less than 1 1/2 years and that is taking into account rain days and winter when I won't be riding. Plus, it is fewer miles on the Evo. -------------------- 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - all options except AT & leather *sold*
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Apr 30 2008, 08:06 PM
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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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May 12 2008, 04:16 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
Nice Marcus, very nice. I think it would look great in flat black.
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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May 17 2008, 08:27 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Ah, you like the Bobber look too eh?
I may do that. -------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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May 18 2008, 12:56 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
Yeah, if that's the bobber look, I like it.
This is what I was thinking of for when I get back...  I think that with a mirror delete and some bbq paint on some choice components, the bike would look fairly sick. -------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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May 19 2008, 06:01 AM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Ducati...Hell Yeah! Do you know when your getting back?
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
Greatness comes from the most unexpected places! |
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May 26 2008, 03:22 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 |
Well...I just got an email today that effectively confirms that I'll be in London for the rest of 2008.
I guess the bike will have to wait. 
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
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May 27 2008, 07:52 PM
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DSMCentral Godfather Group: Admin Posts: 3,823 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Washburn Member No.: 26 |
Dayum! Well, that probably means you will be saving back that much more CASH!
-------------------- In Loving memory of David T Crebo
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