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A buddy of mine just picked this up:  I'll try to get some photos of it with my Speedmaster this weekend.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Bigger photos, maybe? 
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Nice bike, think i'd prefer my speedies handling but that looks better 
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Stickman Yogi
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Clicked on the pic which brought up a much bigger image on the web page. I am jealous and feeling a little nostalgic looking at the thing. There were so many Triumph choppers back in those days. But that one looks like it's been modernized some. I really like it... your buddy is a lucky dude.
Btw... how did you embed that image as a click-link? I didn't know we could do that in a post.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Much like HTML you just have to wrap the [ URL ] tags around the [ IMAGE ]tags.
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Stickman Yogi
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Thanks John, why didn't I think of that... never mind!
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Quote:
I really like it... your buddy is a lucky dude.
I think so too. BTW, he picked it up pretty cheap.
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make sure he takes off that stupid road bag on the back fender. Nothing says "stripped down chopper" like an extra pair of clothes and a weeks worth of groceries
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I like it!!! But then again I would be a little biased
1965 Harley rigid Chopper
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Clicked on the pic which brought up a much bigger image on the web page. I am jealous and feeling a little nostalgic looking at the thing. There were so many Triumph choppers back in those days. But that one looks like it's been modernized some. I really like it... your buddy is a lucky dude.
Btw... how did you embed that image as a click-link? I didn't know we could do that in a post.
After that, you can click the image again to enlarge it one more time.
Thats when you'll notice just how well laid out that thing really is. (Three disc's even). 
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Very nice. One of the few triumph twin engine choppers that I like.
The top case setup in cool.
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Well the 'photos as promised' delivered an in-depth view of a bike that really deserves recognition as old school, classic detail and design. Beautiful attention was given to simplistic tones over almost hidden articulation in what makes up a true masterpiece. I'd ride that anywhere and it inspires me to tear down my own bike and make it a classic. Nice, nice, nice!!!!
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Now that thing is pretty darn cool. I usually don't like choppers, but I could see myself riding something like that (might have to get a couple of tattos though). It is very clean also. I might try to get some flames added to the tank. Hope your friend has fun with it. 
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That has some interesting details:
- three disc brakes
- chain tensioner (upper & lower!)
- key switch plate
- Mikuni carb
How's it run?
Al
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very nice. personally, I would lose the mag on the rear. the disc brakes look out of place, but they sure stop you better. a tough call on those...
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Quote:
That has some interesting details:
- three disc brakes
- chain tensioner (upper & lower!)
- key switch plate
- Mikuni carb
How's it run?
We rode about 100 miles yesterday, and he had no problems. It really roars to life when you kick it!
The only real issue I noticed was the position of the rear brake pedal, but I think he's planning on relocating it to an easier-to-reach angle.
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Everything looked right,except that WHITE PLASTIC fuel filter!?
And you may see me tonight
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J. Prine
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Great pictures!! I really like the amount of stretch in the frame and the angle of rake, very tough stance without over doing it. Just lower the seat height 2-3 inches front and back and it will look spot on.
1965 Harley rigid Chopper
Perth, Western Australia
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