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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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Mrs. 2LZ New Ride
Had a buddy call me.....
Buddy Jeff: Hey...can you look at my wife's Sportster? It just sits now that I sold my bike, the battery is dead, and it runs like crap. Probably carb needs a rebuild. I want to get it out of the garage. Me: Of course. Selling it, huh? (Mrs. 2LZ said she'd like another Sporty) How much are you looking to get? Jeff: It depends on what you gouge me for to fix it! LOL! Probably around.....(More than I was willing to pay). Me: I got a better idea. Just bring it up with the pink slip, and Ill give you (not a lowball but a fair offer) for it. Two birds with one stone. It's out of your garage and you don't have to make a second three hour round trip to pick it up. Viola! One 2005 HD 883 Sportster Low. I already have the oil, filter, battery and carb kit.....and those lovely bags are already in the Yard Sale pile. It has less than 6000 miles on it, and they bought it from his sister, so it's been in the family since new. I couldn't pass it up!
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Join Date: May 2019
Location: Illinois
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Awesome 2lz, that does look like a low seat height, should be easy for the wife to ride. At least you know the history on the bike and it sounds good like you got a nice deal
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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Rebuilt the CV carb, new battery, some fine-tooth combing and got her fired yesterday. Runs good! Now if my oil filters would show up I could finish this thing.
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"Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350 |
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Join Date: May 2019
Location: Illinois
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Is there really ever a finish
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2022 Venom KPR 200 Red- the fastest color 16t and 46t sprockets, NGK Iridium CPR8EAIX-9, aftermarket full exhaust system. Top speed 81GPS 2023 Venom SS3 KP mini 150– Nibbi carb, Nibbi air filter, aftermarket muffler, decat 2022 Venom Ghost chopper 250 1997 Honda GL1500 Goldwing 1978 Kawasaki KL250 https://youtube.com/@herbiesgarage681 |
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Leesville SC
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Heck yeah!! Nice lookin bike! I miss my Sportster sometimes such and easy bike to ride.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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Boy, does this "883 Low" ride like a rigid! No wonder they didn't make them very long. Going to grow the rear shocks an inch. I never thought I'd ever put LONGER shocks on a Harley!
Also changed the bars, installed risers and put on some new mirrors. So far, other than it being so stiff, Mrs. 2LZ likes it! Mission accomplished.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Volcano, Ca
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Awesome! We used to drop in the the Hindquarter House semi-regular to have a snort with Dirty Richey! Almost bought some property there about 25-30 years ago. Love the easy access to the North Fork and Georgetown Hotel.
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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