I need opinions on a possible trade for a '72 FLH. Pics!!!
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I need opinions on a possible trade for a '72 FLH. Pics!!!
So I have had a really nice '07 KLR up on craigslist for trade just to see what's out there. It has about 10K on the odometer and is completely farkeled with all the best stuff including Cogent suspension.
The problem is I have a '16 GSA that I am riding all the time and the KLR is just sitting unless I make it a point to ride it. So, I want a Shovel. And after four months I had two different offers on the same day. One for an Evo wideglide and one that really interests me, a 1972 FLH. I will likely see it in person this week.
The fellow and I have talked on the phone several times and basically he is getting older and is looking to get rid of the weight and he has been looking at KLR's for several years.
Here is what I know. The bike runs well and can be ridden today but the battery is weak so don't shut it off and it is going to need a new starter gear as it takes a moment to catch. He has the starter gear but hasn't put it on. The bike is he is guessing 80% original and I think he is right honestly. The paint is wrong, the carb, and the controls. Big 'Ol dent in the tank. Wrong seat.
Now admittedly I have an old bike fascination and already have two projects. One being and Ironhead and one a T120. But I think what appeals to me on this is I can freshen it up a bit and just ride the damn thing and not do a complete tear down on day one. Of which I am not a professional mechanic, but I manage. I do own a paint shop (though not auto body) so that's convenient.
What I don't want is for my emotional reactions to push me into a stupid move. But I don't believe financially it would be that stupid as I think the shovelhead would be more marketable if it ever came to that.
I cross posted this up on another forum that isn't brand specific but wanted to see what the Harley fans opinions are. Regardless, let's hear what you think.
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GSA as in BMW? Well, there's your problem. You own two bikes that do the same thing.
You need a bike that is the complete opposite from what you have. If the shovel does it for you, go for it. Personally, although old myself, I don't want any old bike that is going to leave me in the middle of BF Egypt. Ride on.
You need a bike that is the complete opposite from what you have. If the shovel does it for you, go for it. Personally, although old myself, I don't want any old bike that is going to leave me in the middle of BF Egypt. Ride on.
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GSA as in BMW? Well, there's your problem. You own two bikes that do the same thing.
You need a bike that is the complete opposite from what you have. If the shovel does it for you, go for it. Personally, although old myself, I don't want any old bike that is going to leave me in the middle of BF Egypt. Ride on.
You need a bike that is the complete opposite from what you have. If the shovel does it for you, go for it. Personally, although old myself, I don't want any old bike that is going to leave me in the middle of BF Egypt. Ride on.
What I don't want is another major project as I am deep into the Ironhead. I would eventually restore the shovel I think but for awhile just deal with the mechanical issues as they arise and ride it with the character it has.
I just don't want to walk into a bomb. But from the pics, which never tell everything, it looks pretty decent. As well I feel like there is a rising demand for shovelheads.
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