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Old 01-26-2011, 03:10 PM
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There are a couple of motorcycle "graveyards" here on the southside of Albuquerque. Have often thought of just stopping by for a walk through for nostalgia sake just to see what's there.
 
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Old 01-26-2011, 03:14 PM
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Old Harleys often become choppers.

Old Ninjas become Bic lighters.
 
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I have been to a few motorcycle junk yards, never have seen a Harley.You know what is there though.
 
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Check out this "72 sportster for sale

http://sarasota.craigslist.org/mcy/2177593421.html
 
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I suspect an old 40's sumpthin is buried under one of our streets. We used to ride it (coast downhill) a few times a day, then toss it in the ditch where it faithfully waited for us the next day. One day, the municipal decided to extend the street and I think it got buried.
 
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We consider a 2001 old? Who's we?
 
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Originally Posted by carpetride
Check out this "72 sportster for sale

http://sarasota.craigslist.org/mcy/2177593421.html
You have to wonder why the original owner kept it for 39 years, when he averages riding 88 miles a year.
 
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Dig it ...



How about the front fender struts, canned ham, and buckhorns ... cool ....
 

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Wow ... how did that happen ...?
 
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Originally Posted by brenn
You have to wonder why the original owner kept it for 39 years, when he averages riding 88 miles a year.
Disconnected speedo maybe?
 


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