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Old 11th July 2012
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Been a long time lurker on this site gathering intel to get my scooter back on the road. Thanks for sharing all your experiences and knowledge. You've saved me countless headaches.
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Welcome to the madhouse. Sweet looking bike you got there.
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Thanks Hopper. Cheers
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Welcome! to the IronHead forum.
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more pictures looks real nice...
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Good looking bike.
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Welcome to the XLForum.

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Been a long time lurker on this site gathering intel to get my scooter back on the road.
Looks like you're two feet from being on the road???
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Thanks for the warm welcome. You're right, I am pretty close to getting it running again. It's been sitting in a barn for 8 years. Needs to be rewired and the rear cylinder smoked a little the last time it ran. And of course every gasket leaks. I'll try to get some more pics up soon.
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Good looking bike, Welcome from sunny New Mexico,,,,,
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welcome from upstate ny! The people here have some great information. Its awesome. Glad you quit lurking and joined the party!
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