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08-15-2017, 01:35 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Getting chrome work done in General Motorcycle Discussion

If it is Browns Plating good luck,they got squeezed out because of pollution/contamination many years ago

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08-15-2017, 08:31 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Wanted Solid Wheels For Harley XA in Motorcycles & Parts Wanted

They also tested the solid wheels there because the spoke wheels were dragging down in the sand & they wanted to see if it helped

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08-15-2017, 08:29 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread 2003 flstc in Harley 1965 & Later

Last year,I revived a 2003 ultra with 5K miles.Everything in the fuel system but the brain had to be replaced.Over 2K in parts.No vehicle sits fro...

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08-15-2017, 08:22 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread 1947 Servicar on Ebay in Local Classified Deals

My personal bikes do not have correct hardware & i don't care.You guys are anal about this stuff.I did an estate sale of 20+ antique Harleys.They had...

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08-14-2017, 04:26 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread 2003 flstc in Harley 1965 & Later

carb or injected?

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08-14-2017, 01:54 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Wanted Solid Wheels For Harley XA in Motorcycles & Parts Wanted

Desert model,My friend had 3,one was desert model

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08-14-2017, 09:27 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Is this a oem fender correct for 1940 big twinn in Sheet Metal, Paint & Finish

One of my customers recently bought a 1940 rear fender that needed much work..he paid 2K for it

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08-14-2017, 07:32 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Is this a oem fender correct for 1940 big twinn in Sheet Metal, Paint & Finish

I learned in machinist training that a part with fractional dimension is measuresd with a ruler.A part with a decimal is measured by what dimension...

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08-13-2017, 08:22 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Old shops in General Motorcycle Discussion

Great stuff Sidecar !!!! I do similar for my hometown history of then & now

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08-09-2017, 03:29 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread float needle valve in Harley 1936-1964

One of my tests when dialing in carb is pulling big hills.One Panhead with M74B started well ran pretty good could not pull a steep hill.I found the...

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08-04-2017, 01:10 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Vintage Pics of the Day in General Motorcycle Discussion

Sacremento Mile ?

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08-04-2017, 08:46 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Vintage Pics of the Day in General Motorcycle Discussion

Can anyone name the last 2 racers on the right? The 1st 3 are Brad Andres, Paul Goldsmith and Joe Leonard on the bike. Joe just passed recently. I...

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08-03-2017, 02:51 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread 6" Air Cleaner Cover, Real or Repop??? in Harley 1936-1964

It has been pointed out to me that Mark's cover does not say trade mark under cycles as 38knuck stated.The Canadian made 30 years ago did.Mark's is...

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08-03-2017, 02:50 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread 6" Air Cleaner Cover, Real or Repop??? in Harley 1936-1964

It has been pointed out to me that Mark's cover does not say trade mark under cycles.The Canadian made 30 years ago did.Mark's is Polish made more...

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08-03-2017, 02:40 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread FS my Harley WLA NOS and OEM parts collections in Motorcycles & Parts For Sale

Nice stuff but i think Tedds rear safety gaurd not OEM.look at the top mounting holes...welded closed & rewelded to fit

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08-02-2017, 01:38 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread V-Twin "Y" exhaust pipe in Harley 1936-1964

I agree with robbie on the finish,I think making the pipe wrinkle might be easier than making it without a wrinkle

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08-01-2017, 07:46 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread 6" Air Cleaner Cover, Real or Repop??? in Harley 1936-1964

35 to be antique ! we had all this posted some time back..Matt Walksler? had pics,but all gone to PB hell

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07-31-2017, 03:08 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread 6" Air Cleaner Cover, Real or Repop??? in Harley 1936-1964

These repops were sold 30 years ago for $150

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07-31-2017, 10:00 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread '64flh op? in Harley 1936-1964

I think not OP as '57 says they don't chip like that,too much primer.I had a '60 about that color & was definetly a repaint long ago

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07-31-2017, 09:54 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread So, Davenport is just around the corner. What's the deal with the tax man? in Events, Rides & Rallies

I may be wrong but I think a pass for exibitors won't get booth spaces.You must be vendor of antique motorcycle parts for booth space

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07-28-2017, 12:18 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Wanted rear bumper for 1940 big twinn in Motorcycles & Parts Wanted

The tab style like Robbie's doesnt need extra holes drilled in fender,mounts to the rear stand catch hole

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07-28-2017, 10:56 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread So, Davenport is just around the corner. What's the deal with the tax man? in Events, Rides & Rallies

Tax ID thing was there last year....DD ,you could be the chicken on a stick guy if you wanted to

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07-27-2017, 02:36 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Wanted big twin 18 inch rims and step hubs in Motorcycles & Parts Wanted

I do the same,Indian parts go in the dumpster:p

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07-22-2017, 03:18 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Decals in vintage pics in General Motorcycle Discussion

Bill Tuman worked there as mechanic after WW11, starting in1946, that's where he started racing.

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07-21-2017, 07:53 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread 1942 Servicar no reserve on ebay in Local Classified Deals

I think Hagel gets 35k for his beautiful trikes,I agree this is large price

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07-21-2017, 07:48 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Repop Knuckle in Engine, Transmission & Clutch

On a leading link springer fork, the axle height should be 1/4" to 1/2" higher than the rear rocker stud height. This measurement is taken from the...

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07-20-2017, 02:35 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Decals in vintage pics in General Motorcycle Discussion

Good bunch sidecar,i did the Kretz links on find a grave & i have one of those choppers mags...

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07-20-2017, 12:58 PM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Repop Knuckle in Engine, Transmission & Clutch

I missed the missing springs,my eyes go straight to the rocker position. Even when on ground with weight on they should point down. I like building...

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07-20-2017, 07:28 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Repop Knuckle in Engine, Transmission & Clutch

front end is f$#cked look at the rocker position...like most of the homemade crap & DNA made crap.I see this on the cover bikes of AIM.The rockers...

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07-19-2017, 11:31 AM

duffeycycles replied to a thread Servi-car trees in Sidecar & Trike

what year??? glide servi started in '58 with 1" neck & yes needs rake or die.stock servi is not adjustable but adjustable would be fine...I have used...

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