Forum: The Board
06-28-2017, 10:12 AM
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Forum: The Board
06-28-2017, 09:15 AM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
Here are before and after a....I liked the original that's why I bought it but I had some changes in mind I wanted a drum front brake, a higher sissy bar, A sportster tank, an old L carb, old style...
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Forum: The Board
05-08-2017, 09:48 AM
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Forum: The Board
05-08-2017, 08:39 AM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
Rear is a big ol' Firestone 5x16
Front is a 21" Firestone available at Coker Tire
https://www.cokertire.com/firestone-motorcycle-ribbed-21-inch.html
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Forum: The Board
05-03-2017, 07:15 AM
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Forum: The Board
04-28-2017, 10:20 PM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
I have a grand total of about 50 miles on it so far, it has rained for 25 days here in the month of April in Massachusetts but now we finally have good weather so I'm going to get some road trips in....
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Forum: The Board
04-28-2017, 06:14 PM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
Found a polished bagel for the carb
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm39/bbqbiker69/62CC8FEE-9552-4325-9B1A-2C5B84834182_zpsh6ypzxwx.jpg...
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Forum: The Board
04-08-2017, 01:23 AM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
I had a Super E on it but switched to an S&S GBL because I like the look of the older carb. My knee just tucks under it but if the performance and ergonomics suck I have the Super on standby.
The...
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Forum: The Board
04-07-2017, 07:41 AM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
Stopped in to see motor Jesus and check out my shovel all done. Woulda rode it home but there was a thunderstorm and I was scared.
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Forum: The Board
04-05-2017, 06:05 AM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
Thanks!
I have the guys at Rat Racing in Tiverton Ri to thank for all the nice work. Constant rain here in Massachusetts but maybe a ride in 4 days when it stops??
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Forum: Event Announcements
04-01-2017, 07:49 PM
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The Race of Gentleman
Anyone going to this? I got my hotel room booked and riding down with my Woman (weather permitting) Friday AM and staying till Monday. Looks to be a good time
June 9-11 Fri-Sat-Sun
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Forum: The Board
03-29-2017, 12:30 PM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
Almost done
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm39/bbqbiker69/209918B7-FC5B-4129-B68B-DCEA9C2E4A85_zpsldvam3uy.jpg...
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Forum: The Board
03-26-2017, 01:48 PM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
It's got a chain and float...very toilet-like. I expect to replace the float as soon as it gets wrecked with shitty fuel
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Forum: The Board
03-25-2017, 09:56 PM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
Tank and fender came out wicked pissah!
Should be riding shortly
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm39/bbqbiker69/EF7CDA89-8EE0-4E0B-B795-701F0B81590B_zpsugydvuy4.jpg...
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Forum: The Board
03-07-2017, 08:33 PM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
I think I want a gas gauge. How about a kewl NOS fuel gas gauge/cap? Thanks Motor Jesus!
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm39/bbqbiker69/IMG_8132_zpsd54y1xkj.jpg...
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Forum: The Board
02-07-2017, 09:01 PM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
All mocked up, just needs petcock/fuel line and throw on the big sissybar when it arrives. The tank and rear fender getting stripped and repainted Choppa Black
Pretty happy with the cosmetic...
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Forum: The Board
02-03-2017, 08:01 AM
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Forum: The Board
02-02-2017, 09:56 AM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
Progress! Motors back in frame, pipes on......shit's about to get real
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm39/bbqbiker69/8513DB13-AFEC-4D27-9688-54F1DEA6AFD2_zpsjmrvdwh4.jpg...
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Forum: The Board
01-29-2017, 05:46 PM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
I think I may sometimes? Is it contagious? Should I talk to someone about it?
I'm worried now.....:(
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Forum: The Board
01-28-2017, 08:25 AM
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Forum: The Board
01-27-2017, 08:51 AM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
Frames all done....leaky rocker gaskets replaced on da Shovel....oh yeah my Panheads are sittin on the bench all done too. Shit's happenin!
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Forum: The Board
01-26-2017, 06:01 PM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
The guys working on it are good ... I don't know shit about welding. but they do it for a living....
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Forum: The Board
01-26-2017, 09:00 AM
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Forum: The Board
01-26-2017, 08:58 AM
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Re: Got my 1st Shovel
With the Super E and the Vulcan Engineering electronic ignition it's been a 1-2 kick bike. With the L carb (no accelerator) it's gonna be a prime prime prime then final kick.
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Forum: The Board
01-26-2017, 01:15 AM
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Re: 1952 Pan Rebuild
Pulling the trans out of my swingarm roller that previously held the 52' motor. Gonna get it cleaned up and down to Motor Jesus for mock up in the Vtwin frame.
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