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Old 10-01-2009, 09:36 PM
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chaz - I dont have such kind words for you this time. I hate you, hate you for being in the powder where you can justify? a 10 foot long sled. That things KILLER bro! DAAMMMNNN, looks like you shoved a couple I beams up a ski do's ***! damn you.

Old school rocks.
 
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Old 10-01-2009, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Madav8tr
No such thing as an "Old School" Softail.
The Softail line is probably older than a few members here, so it all depends on the definition.
 
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Old 10-01-2009, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ElSupremo
The Softail line is probably older than a few members here............
Now that's funny, and very true

Put em on a hardtail, then let's see oldskool!

Chaz, that is a very nice bike. I hope the side bag isn't all you use to pack for an o'ernighter Nice touch though. Holds chapstick, and maybe a small camera??? LOL
 
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I think you mean 'bobber'.. my bike is an 01 and over the winter I am hoping to
1 - powedercoat the air cleaner black.
2 - Maybe get black tins
3 - Wrap the pipes
4 - powder coat the rims / hubs lback..

I've already put 1" longer springs on the seat and blacked them out

Not sure what will happen, depends on the $$$
 
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Originally Posted by ElSupremo
The Softail line is probably older than a few members here, so it all depends on the definition.
+1.
For the "peeved", old school, retro...who cares what you call it. I know what he's talkin about.
 
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Old 10-02-2009, 04:40 AM
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Is « old-school flavored » a better and accepted definition?
Maybe “old-schoolich” ?
Anyway, you know what I’m talking about, and that what’s important…
 
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Originally Posted by klf33
I think you mean 'bobber'.. my bike is an 01 and over the winter I am hoping to
1 - powedercoat the air cleaner black.
2 - Maybe get black tins
3 - Wrap the pipes
4 - powder coat the rims / hubs lback..

I've already put 1" longer springs on the seat and blacked them out

Not sure what will happen, depends on the $$$
how u shortned ur fork this much ?? i couldnt find a fork boot to cover my NT fork even after the progressive 2" lower spring !! or is it the boot u got longer than what i found ??
 
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Old School is like my Shovel

'79 80 inch Shovelhead with a ratchet top 4 speed transmission set in a raked out, rigid, Jammer frame. Kick only(now that's "OLD School"), foot clutch, jockey shift, belt drive with 10 over forks. To me, stuff like that is true old school. But you gotta take the good with the bad. My old school scoot doesn't always run perfect, can a be a bitch to crank(Especially when it's cold) and requires constant maintenance. That's not even mentioning the leaks
 
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Yup definitely Ole Skool..

Ole Skool = GaNgStA!

Originally Posted by Madav8tr
Old School is like my Shovel

'79 80 inch Shovelhead with a ratchet top 4 speed transmission set in a raked out, rigid, Jammer frame. Kick only(now that's "OLD School"), foot clutch, jockey shift, belt drive with 10 over forks. To me, stuff like that is true old school. But you gotta take the good with the bad. My old school scoot doesn't always run perfect, can a be a bitch to crank(Especially when it's cold) and requires constant maintenance. That's not even mentioning the leaks
 
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"Old School Softail" Google picture search for whatever it's worth.

Originally Posted by Coxbow
Hi folks,

I'm planing to make myself an Old-school Softail this winter and was looking for some pics in this Softail section, couldn't find any thread talking about this !!

Don't tell me none of you guys have turned old-school !

I'm planing to make something like this



If you've got pics from bikes other than your own it would also be cool
 


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