JohnnyBravo
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1978 Suzuki GS 1000....This is the first 1000cc bike produced by any motorcycle manufacturer....Granpa to todays Superbikes....Sweet and fast, Just how I like-em
Bikers...what are you riding???
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smokinjs
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my brothers has got a 2006 1200 hd sportster that i cruise on more than he does. fucking love that bike. so comfortable and quick. but my dad has two 98' honda pc's 800 that are fun for longer road trips. but my pops bike is a 2006 honda gold wing. with all the fun stuff on it. reverse, 6 disc changer, etc etc
panhead
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Oh god,where to begin.
Right now i have several scooters,all Harley Davidsons,i have a Road King,a Fatboy & a Panhead,the Pan is my favorite.
Im also in the process of building my oldest son an old school 1970's style hardtail chopper/stroker out of a Sportster,well actually a Roadster but they were the same thing anyways.
Right now i have several scooters,all Harley Davidsons,i have a Road King,a Fatboy & a Panhead,the Pan is my favorite.
Im also in the process of building my oldest son an old school 1970's style hardtail chopper/stroker out of a Sportster,well actually a Roadster but they were the same thing anyways.
JohnnyBravo
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I've got a bud that want to sell me a 77 shovel head thats been customized w/chrome and new paint....$5000...It looks sweet however, I've been warned that you better be mechanically inclined to own an older Shovel head...And have some numbers to call when it leaves you stranded
panhead
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Bah,no offense but that's nit wit talk from who ever told you that,most people ive heard say crap like that have never owned a Harley,the ones that do own HD's that say goofy shit like that have never owned a shovel & are usually recently converted sidewalk bikers riding their 1st HD to the dealership for an oil change,or dealers trying to sell new bikes.I've got a bud that want to sell me a 77 shovel head thats been customized w/chrome and new paint....$5000...It looks sweet however, I've been warned that you better be mechanically inclined to own an older Shovel head...And have some numbers to call when it leaves you stranded
Ive owned a bunch of Shovelheads over the years & i'll own another one if i see one i want badly enough,my main ride (the panhead) predates all shovelheads & it runs strong as hell & very dependable.
Here's the real deal on Shovel's,the Shovelhead engine was the longest running engine design in the history of HD with multi millions of units being sold,they are very simple engines with great durability & longivity.
As with buying any 20 to 30 year old scooter maintanince will be an issue but it's no more or less with Shovelhaeds than it is with any bike of that age,the main problems i had with my Shovel's was replacing primary gaskets(2 hour job) every two years & giving every nut & bolt a re tork at the start of the riding season.
Seeing that shovel's have been discontinued for over 20 years now & so many are still running strong i'd say its a hell of a testamemt as to the durability of that motor design.
Dont be afraid to buy a Shovel head.
for sale, needs tlc. fast. runs great. needs some wiring fixed. rode it for 2 years daily before i got my senses together. i'm scared. i love riding but i had way to many close calls. other drivers. i drove trucks in the bay area for years so i have an "awareness". you can see it coming every time. constantly scanning. then bam. fucker......... i would head out to the river and ride the quiet country roads. that part is almost worth it. until i have to head back home thru traffic. i don't split lanes and give a huge cushion in front of me. yet every time i go out....... damn snap-on truck pulled right out in front of me one day. i stopped well, slid to a smoking tire halt, literally 10 inches from his driver side door. i put my feet down and just looked at him. he says "sorry, didn't see ya". i love my son. i wish i lived in the outbacks. i'd own a garage full. 
JohnnyBravo
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Them jap bikes sure are starting to look pretty cool....that seat looks comfy
BIGMIKE13
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thats the only thing i dont like. i want to have it cut down to flow better with the bike.
i have ordered the 240 rear tire kit.
JohnnyBravo
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I thought your avatar was funny...Then I saw the Crocodile Hunter dude...now I think it's hilarious...nice one man
korvette1977
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My 7 year old son's 1st gas powered ride
korvette1977
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These are our next projects .I just bought a 6 HP electric start engine on ebay for the Kart
and I'll throw a motor on this frame when he gets bigger (taller)
and I'll throw a motor on this frame when he gets bigger (taller)
JohnnyBravo
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In the 70's you were cool as shiot if you had a mini bike...my brother wouldn't let me ride his
shadymyster555
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ridin gsxr 750, 1000 too heavy for me