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drifterjerry
13th February 2008, 23:14
New here, defn. not new the motorcycle scene. pervious bikes include 02 xl1200c, 04 softail duece, 99 Yamaha R6, 01 Aprilia Mille, 00 Aprilia RS250, 94 CBR600

Live in Raleigh, work in Durham. Ride all over the triangle.

Here's the project right now. I rode it yesterday, then started tearing it apart. :D

1995 XL1200

Plans (in the works as we speak):
New/custom exhaust
Tank shifter/suicide clutch
Solo seat
Remove signals
Clean/tuck wiring harness
Lower MORE!!!
Remove hand clutch lever/mount
Springer front end
Satin black engine
Flush mount rear tail light

Thats all i can think of now, i will defn keep updated on progress.

Yesterday it looked like this:
http://images28.fotki.com/v1003/photos/4/42677/5284178/pics016-vi.jpg
http://images29.fotki.com/v1017/photos/4/42677/5284178/pics017-vi.jpg

now:
http://images31.fotki.com/v1100/photos/4/42677/5284178/hdd001-vi.jpg
http://images32.fotki.com/v1103/photos/4/42677/5284178/hdd002-vi.jpg

Track Bike: 06 Yamaha R1 Aniversary Ed.
http://images31.fotki.com/v1087/photos/4/42677/5284178/cb925b60e04c13607286fa7473aa56-vi.jpg
http://images34.fotki.com/v1125/photos/4/42677/5284178/d88f21167173dd62ccc05871c03e04-vi.jpg

Daily Commuter (i kid i kid...but it tops out ~40mph, not bad for 70cc and some 'tuning')
http://images28.fotki.com/v1033/photos/4/42677/5284178/Picture043-vi.jpg
DEEP DIVER
13th February 2008, 23:22
WELCOME TO THE FORUM FROM FELIXSTOWE UK
:tour:tour:tour


:welcome :gbflag
gammaqueen
14th February 2008, 00:05
Welcome from the Charlotte area!
leo
14th February 2008, 00:13
welcome to the forum.
Davemandu
14th February 2008, 00:15
Hey Jerry, welcome to the forum from Buffalo, NY
oldgrouch
14th February 2008, 00:19
Welcome from Sunny Florida. Used to live in Charleston & ride up your way for party every summer.
XLFREAK
14th February 2008, 00:26
Welcome to the forum.
sportytrace
14th February 2008, 00:38
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x37/sheltiemad/gifs/gday.gif
And welcome to the forum from Australia!
stealthammer
14th February 2008, 01:01
Welcome to the forum from Las Vegas!!!
JonnyRtn
14th February 2008, 01:03
Post pics... we like projects, especially do it your self projects... not just bolting chrome on.
milmat1
14th February 2008, 01:04
WELCOME From Lexington NC !!

Be Safe !!
Billsxl1200c
14th February 2008, 01:08
Welcome to the forum from the Windy City!
jharback
14th February 2008, 01:34
Welcome to the forum from Italy.
SpartanDen
14th February 2008, 01:35
Welcome from Spartan Country Michigan!
XL 50
14th February 2008, 01:37
Welcome from Southern California
pbudrovic
14th February 2008, 01:45
Welcome to the forum from Dubrovnik, Croatia.
shameless
14th February 2008, 02:05
Welcome from Archdale/Trinity NC.
Folkie
14th February 2008, 08:04
Welcome to the Forum from the UK!

The post count requirement has been reduced to 5, so lets see those pics!

http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.com/forum/images/smilies/zh_smilies/welcome.gif :xlrocks http://www.harley-davidson-hangout.com/forum/images/smilies/zh_smilies/welcome.gif
wandrur
14th February 2008, 08:35
Put a lot in, get a lot out. A few posts doesn't take long.

Welcome from Boulder, Colorado! Looking forward to the progress on that bike.
EGNBLU
14th February 2008, 09:10
Welcome from Big D.
scott494
14th February 2008, 12:00
Welcome from, FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY!
thatbikerguy
14th February 2008, 12:22
Welcome to the Forum!!! Baltimore, Md. here!!! My brother, and a few cousins live in the Raleigh, Durham area.
drifterjerry
14th February 2008, 22:21
thanks for the overwhelming welcome! i updated my first post with pics.

comments (both good and bad) are always welcome!
Folkie
14th February 2008, 22:28
http://images29.fotki.com/v1017/photos/4/42677/5284178/pics017-vi.jpgIs that your garage? Cripes!
drifterjerry
14th February 2008, 22:34
whse/garage. 4500 sq. ft. i own a racing suspension company (D2 Racing, for cagers), one of Rota Wheel's main distributors and part-out salvaged bikes. stays fairly full, but def. have plenty of workspace. oh, heat/AC is a plus.
Rascal
15th February 2008, 22:27
Hello from Missouri & welcome to the forum!
Bruce
17th February 2008, 00:59
Welcome to the Forum. Glad to have you.
gomorley
19th February 2008, 11:51
Welcome to the forum from England, enjoy the ride :o)
pbudrovic
19th February 2008, 12:07
Welcome to the forum from Dubrovnik,Croatia.
t&tkennels
20th February 2008, 00:28
welcome from the raleigh -durham area!
iamnumber1
20th February 2008, 16:58
welcome, dude...Yo I live and work in Durham...hit me up, would love to ride out somedays and would love to come and check out the progress of your sportster project.
Rico 05R
20th February 2008, 17:39
:welcome to The Forum from Oklahoma.

:banarock
Altopass
14th April 2010, 02:08
Welcome:spineyes