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    slightly bent rim - what to do?

    I pulled my wheels off yesterday to get them ready to go for powder coat. Visually, they have always appeared in good shape and seemed to ride fine. I rode all last summer on them. but after getting tires removed I found a small bend in the front rim. It almost looks possible that the tire...
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    First start, running poorly; need advice

    Hey all, I acquired an 82 Special to build into a custom. Old owner had it sitting for 2 summers unused but said it ran great before that. Carbs were gummed up when I got it; wouldn't start. I put new mufflers on it, Emgo turn out style, very free flowing compare to original; almost...
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    11" suspension advice

    Hey folks, I'm just getting started on my first custom build and I want to go with 11" shocks on the rear. I'm looking for advice on which shocks people have had good experience with. The big catch: they need to be black. So rebel shocks, or some other chrome shocks won't do it for me. I was...
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    Carb issue

    Hello everyone. I went to start up my bike (1982) the other day for the first time this year. It has been in the garage over winter. I got it running but quickly noticed a problem. Now before I get into this, I would just like to begin by saying that I am a pretty crappy mechanic. My...
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