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This is a chopper that I built for my identical twin brother. He sold it 5 years ago to buy a Thruxton. He didn't want to sell it but I assured him that we'd build him another one. Sadly, he died right afterward. I always wished thatn I still had the bike that I built for him, the one that won many shows and held so many memories. I bought this bike back over the weekend, virtually unchanged. 
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Very cool Paul. You have spoken of that bike before and I know it means a lot to you. Congrats!
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Should be Riding
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That is a great looking bike, a Triumph chop done right!
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Excellent, Paul! 
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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Should be Riding
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It's so cool that you got it back! Good looking bike! 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Glad you got it back, it obviously means a lot for you 
Ignorance is bliss
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That is one good looking bike. I would love to have a chop that looks THAT good. I'm glad you got her back!!!
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That's awesome Paul... I'm really glad you have her back. I can't imagine how much that must mean to you but I know it's a lot. And btw, that is a very beautiful build.
Live to love, love to live.
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My ape-hangered Speedmaster was also his bike. Those are the only 2 bikes I'll never part with.
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As others have said, that is a beautiful bike, and you must have done something right for that bike to come back around to you. Congratulations.
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"Nothing you can be is more terrible than what I am." ~ 2007 Black Speedmaster!!
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I believe British Iron is having a rally over in oxford this weekend, would be great if you brought it over there. http://www.massbia.com/events/event_fall2010.html
'04' Black America
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i remember when all that went down Paul. really cool that you were able to get it back. question, what is that tank from?? 
ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!
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Man, such a thing of beauty, what a great thing to see this one again. Congratulations on getting her back, I know it means a lot to you.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Awesome looking bike, well done on the build. Love the Invader wheels, where did you source those?
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.
1965 Harley rigid Chopper
Perth, Western Australia
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Awesome looking bike, well done on the build. Love the Invader wheels, where did you source those?
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.
I purchased them seperately on Ebay. They show up occasionally for Triumphs,generally listed as something else but the discerning eye can spot one in a decent photo. I have built two show quality Triumph choppers using Ebay invaders and I've thrown several right in the trash. They say you've got to kiss a couple frogs...
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Awesome looking bike, well done on the build. Love the Invader wheels, where did you source those?
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.
shipping would probably kill you but I have 2 16" 5 spoke rears and 1 6 spoke front.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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I believe British Iron is having a rally over in oxford this weekend, would be great if you brought it over there.
http://www.massbia.com/events/event_fall2010.html
It will be there, will you?
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Wow, an awesome bike. Double wow, a super story behind it.
'08 America, AI removed, National Cycle windscreen, bags, tach, dresser bars
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i remember when all that went down Paul. really cool that you were able to get it back. question, what is that tank from??
The tank is a 60's vintage aftermarket, maybe Mustang?
JP Cycles has a similar one check them out.
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I have 2 od those tanks too but in rough shape. LOL I probably have 1 or more of almost every part on there.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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I am sorry Paul for the loss of your brother. I can see how important this bike is and how much it means to you.
It is a credit to you, a fine work of art. Your brother's memory lives on through it. Respect.
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Superb looking bike! I would not want to part with because it looks soo good but it would mean even more after hearing the story. Congratulations on your find and sorry about the circumstances.
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I believe British Iron is having a rally over in oxford this weekend, would be great if you brought it over there.
http://www.massbia.com/events/event_fall2010.html
It will be there, will you?
Yes!! I plan on it, but you know what they say about plans!! 
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shipping would probably kill you but I have 2 16" 5 spoke rears and 1 6 spoke front.
Thanks for the offer but yes shipping would be a killer, plus I need to get some good miles out of my current rear wheel given how much I spent getting a brand new Harley 16" rim laced to the Triumph hub with custom made stainless spokes!
1965 Harley rigid Chopper
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