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blunthead

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When I zoomed in several times I was able to read the writing on the side. It's an eight zero five and googling verifies it is a Harley model.
I zoomed in and saw that, too, but I think it might be the first time I've seen the model on the gas tank and not the brand name. It does look like an older bike model, which is a factor I'm sure. Thankee, Sai Mod for investigating! :smile:
 
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I zoomed in and saw that, too, but I think it might be the first time I've seen the model on the gas tank and not the brand name. It does look like an older bike model, which is a factor I'm sure. Thankee, Sai Mod for investigating! :smile:
Hmmm...well, I could have not done enough research as I stopped after typing in eight zero five and the results that came back all were about Harley Davidsons. Is it possible other brands would also use that (eight zero five)?
 
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blunthead

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Hmmm...well, I could have not done enough research as I stopped after typing in eight zero five and the results that came back all were about Harley Davidsons. Is it possible other brands would also use that (eight zero five)?
No, that's a Harley, alright. I assumed it was due to certain style similarities. I like it. I want one.
 

blunthead

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I remember back in the '70s when Harley was trying to compete with the Japanese bikes and brought out the Sprint. I think it was actually made in Italy and Harley relabeled it. Single-cylinder 350, I think.

It was the dog of the class, and not a good-looking dog. It was a yaller, three-legged, alley dog of a motorcycle. Thankfully, Harley returned to what they do best, pumping out anachronistic V-twins with the original designs lifted from Indian.
 
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I remember back in the '70s when Harley was trying to compete with the Japanese bikes and brought out the Sprint. I think it was actually made in Italy and Harley relabeled it. Single-cylinder 350, I think.

It was the dog of the class, and not a good-looking dog. It was a yaller, three-legged, alley dog of a motorcycle. Thankfully, Harley returned to what they do best, pumping out anachronistic V-twins with the original designs lifted from Indian.
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