I bought me a Harley!

[cabreco]

Well I have a new addition to the pen, a 1990 Electra Glide Classic.

Happen to come across it on Craigslist not far from my new home.

It has 47K miles and the engine & trans were rebuilt 1,800 miles ago.

The PO has back issues & now rides a trike and "didn't need 2 Harleys"

The best thing is I got it for $5k.

[WildBill1]

Nice looking Evo there good deal. Bet it has a good sound at idle.

[cowpuc]

:scared:Absolutely GORGEOUS Cabby!! :thumbsup::clap2:

 

Can see by the (which I thank you for!!) that the PO owner did his scoot proud by switchin over to an SnS carb - I have always LOVED the look of the SnS "teardrop" breather too BUT - that carb system is an AWESOME improvement. That EVO big inch motor was/is a sweetheart - one of The Motor Company's greatest moves IMHO (kept em after the cumbersome "AMF" days). They (HD) maintained the awesome sound of the Shovel with that engine but definitely increased the durability therewith.

Looks like a nice, well cared for scoot at a really good price with TONS of potential for many miles of pure potato poppin fun - hope the two of you experience just that!!

 

PS - if that were my gorgeous Dresser, the first thing I would do is give her/him a name.. I know it sounds crazy but I can tell ya for a fact - no name & Burnease will be on that ol Harley right from the get go. Give it a name of love and respect and the two of them will be :biker: like two peas in a

pod:banana:

 

[Venturous Randy]

Hey Andy, great looking bike. Are you going to be able to ride it down to Asheville? Linda and I sure hope so.

How are you liking Jonesborough? It is a shame it has been so hot as it has been about 10 degrees above normal since you moved down here. When ever you can, we need to get together for a visit.

Randy

[cecdoo]

Sweet lookin HD and it sounds like a great deal! Hope you enjoy many safe miles on her.

 

Craig

[cabreco]

Love Jborough! Very peaceful & tranquil. Helen has been having a field day at the flea markets & the Farmers markets. My neighbors are horses across the street in front & cows greeting me in the morning during coffee.

 

(As seen from the sunroom) lol

 

Doing a few tweaks & add on's (like trailer hitch) on the bike so possibly will be able to take her there. Need to talk to you about details.

I sent you an email with our # so we can get together.

[djh3]

Nice color there.

[cabreco]

Thanks,

This winter I will be breaking her down & repainting her.

This is my "vision" for a color scheme

[djh3]

SAw one like that with a hack on it in Daytona @ Bikeweek. It was at one of the sidecar dealer places, but looked sharp.

[bj66]

Good looking bike!!!

 

If I may suggest, look around for the mid frame heat deflectors that mounts on the frame between the fuel tank and the bags. It is 2 plastic pieces that mount on both side and will help with the heat coming from the crossover pipe. I hope you get many miles out of it!

[MJ44]

That's pretty!

Wishing you safe miles and lots of smiles

[rickardracing]

Mmmmm....I can see stretched bags and rear fender....low profile trunk.....front raked out a bit for a 28" tire......a sleeker outer fairing........burnt orange metallic with sunglow flames......mini apes........

[cabreco]

I know what you mean. I found that heat...burned my calf even though I have the chrome heat shields on the pipes!

[djh3]

You talkin about the nut roasters? The Victory Cross bikes are pretty bad about heat there also.

[cabreco]

Since the heat shields are chrome, I'm thinking about wrapping the pipes with heat tape & then putting the shields back on.

It should cut down on heat (at least the 3rd degree burns) while retaining the stock look.