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Best bike to start with?


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Old 03-09-2008, 08:18 PM
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Whoops.I think I got it now.Sorry Ron
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Old 03-09-2008, 08:25 PM
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Both look nice....you may not need to alter the tank mounting, I usually end up cutting the extra threads off since they are kinda long.
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Old 03-09-2008, 08:44 PM
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Boy for me that front bar would be a nightmare but most of the guys here don't mind tackling them. It's a beautiful bike though.
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Old 03-09-2008, 09:04 PM
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Oh lord.Now I have to worry about ergodynamics?I thought it was all about styling.
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Old 03-09-2008, 09:16 PM
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Deacon.After some reflection I guess you mean bar for front engine mount.I thought you meant the handle bars.Ron
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Old 03-09-2008, 09:58 PM
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Sorry i should have been more specific yeah that front one was pretty thick. I'm not courageous enough to drill holes in the tubes with a hand held drill. Lots of guys here are.
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for me looking at all the different cruisers out their was part of the fun. you can adapt to any bike you pick out. 99.9% of the new style bikes you will have to adapt to it and again that is part of the fun. their are some really nice ones out their and the cruisers are really reasonably priced to buy
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For really fat frames where the fuel tank mounts I've used 0.050 thick aluminum strap to make the tank straps they will polish out nice or can be painted. I'm going to have to try anodizing some aluminum sooner or later I'm not too hot on having to use the sulfuric acid to do this but being careful and having baking soda on hand for a safety precaution will help. Good rubber gloves and face shield as well. I'll let you all know how it goes if I do try it and Bob will let you know how bad it went if I do have a problem
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To me the best bike would be
1.cheap
2.easy to mount the motor and other stuff on.
3.easy to get on and off off.
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To me the best bike would be
1.cheap
2.easy to mount the motor and other stuff on.
3.easy to get on and off off.
For me it would be all of the above plus a front shock w/ brakes.
After 30+ miles, I hate that hand numbing feeling.
Front brakes are a must. I've had the wonderful experience of going down a hill and snapped my pedal chain. Pretty scary stuff, not to mention wearing out the soles of my red wings shoes!

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