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Originally Posted by Christ
I thought about that right after I posted those pics... I'll start a thread after this weekend, when I can get the bikes out in the open. They're still sitting in Cara, because I don't want them here where I'm living. I'll store them at my Father's house, and I'll rub some saddle oil on the seat and put WD40 on the metal/painted bits every couple weeks to keep the crusties from forming.
Thread coming!
Meanwhile, if the OP prefers, I can delete those pics.
What say ye, Bryan?
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Nice find! The twinstar looks like its in decent shape given its history. Make sure you thoroughly go over the bike before you hop on it. Do all the normal tuneup bits, and check every fastener and bolt to make sure they are tight! Replace any rusted parts that you find (it doesn't look like there are many). By the way, that seat looks comfortable!
You can leave the pics if you want. Part of the reason for me doing this whole thing was to inspire people. I'm glad that people are coming around!
Remember..... ATGATT.... All The Gear, All The Time. I can not stress this enough. Jeans and a t-shirt do not protect your skin from the pavement. My father was just in a motorcycle accident 2 weeks ago. He was only wearing riding pants. Wasn't wearing his jacket or gloves (he said it was too hot out). Needless to say, his whole upper body was roadrashed pretty bad. His helmet has a huge gas in the backside of it because he slammed his head on the pavement. Had he been wearing a stupid "skull cap" helmet, this story would be a little bit different... But he was wearing a full face helmet. Needless to say, all of his Harley buddies that were with him that day are all buying full face helmets and proper gear now after seeing my father go down.
Ride safe and i'm looking forward to a thread about your 100+ mpg adventures