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Just recieved a message that I haven't been here in some time. Looking around and saw this Ride of the Month. Lot of nice stuff, past and present.
Here's a photo of my '51 Pan, sorry I only have one and I'm in it.
Year:1951
Model:FL
Eng size:74 cubic inches
Transmission:4 sp.
Pipes:Independent duals
Seat:post mount
Wheels:Spokes
Accessories:Bunch of period stuff.
And the story:Last year of of tank shift, rocker clutch only. I've owned it about 25/30 years and it's far from stock, paint, chrome etc. A few purists think I've messed it up but............I like it.
Jerry
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V=Twin, huh? How about THIS American V-Twin!

2001 Custom-made cams, Homemade 2-into-1 ceramic coated headers with Supertrapp slip-on, Candy Apple Red repaint with stock decals, chromed forks, digital oil-temp gauge, fan-assisted oil cooler, laptop-programmed ECU, billet air cleaner backing plate with K&N filter, 180 rear tire. Those mods enabled me to beat a Hayabusa at Phil Peterson's Harley Davidson's annual birthday party and dyno shootout. The 'Busa showed up to embarrass the Harleys, and I showed my appreciation for the invitation by embarrassing the 'Busa - 11.7 seconds. I sold the bike not long afterwards. It was too fast. I can't refuse a race, and I'm too old to race against crotch rockets - I was gonna kill myself with that bike! I have a nice safe 105th Anniversary harley now. Oh, did I forget to mention that it's an Excelsior Henderson Super-X, made in Belle Plains, MN?

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Post up fellas! I need FOUR! ;)

Here's your chance to be featured at V-Twin Forum! To enter your ride, all you need to do is provide the info below along with a photo(s). And don't forget the story behind the bike because that can often turn the trick!

The winner for each round will be chosen by our members votes!

Year:
Model:
Eng size:
Transmission(5sp, 6sp etc):
Pipes:
Seat:
Wheels:
Accessories:
And the story:

As long as you haven't won in the past year you can enter again.
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ride safe,

Carrie
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Year:2007
Model:FLRTI (Pewter Pearl)
Eng size:96 Cu. In.
Transmission(5sp, 6sp etc):6 Speed
Pipes:V&H Slash Cut Slip-Ons
Seat:HD
Wheels:HD
Accessories:SE AIR, V&H Fuel PAK, HD Flame Grips, HD Chrome RoadGlide Windshield Trim, HD Flame Pegs, HD Flame Brake Pad, HD Flame Shift Pegs, HD Chrome Passenger Footboard Pans, Chrome HD Saddle bag guards, HD Chrome Lifter Block Covers, HD Chrome Ribbed Transmission Interface cover, HD Chrome Ribbed Engine\Transmission cover, Kuryakyn Chrome Inner Primary cover, HD Chrome Transmission top cover, HD Chrome Oil Filler Spout cover, Kuryakyn Chrome Cylinder Base Cover, Kuryakyn Scorpion Chrome Head Bolt cover, HD Detachable Sissy Bar\Pad, Detachable Color Matched King Tour Pak, and Antenna Relocation kit.
And the story:

For many years the rides I owned were non Harley Davidson. In 2002 I saw the bike of my dreams at an Alabany, New York HD dealer while on a road trip in New England with a group of friends. Since that time my goal was to own a Harley and the Road Glide was the bike of choice. Two things influenced my choice for a Harley rather than the other numerous cycle choices. One was a friend said to me on the road trip "You are a Harley guy, you need to come to the Dark side". The other was a commercial on TV about a Grand Father sitting on the front porch of a home with his grand children. One of the boys was playing with a small motorcycle toy and asked his Grand Father if he ever had a Harley. His reply was something like "Well I always wanted one but I had to put my money into this home". That provided the catalyst to attain my goal because I did not want to think that I would be in the same predicament someday. To me a Harley is the ultimate ride. Finally in March of 2007 I bought my dream bike and have never been happier. The Road Glide handles superb and I bought at the right time when the engine size was increased with the new six peed transmission.
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rcarlton said:
Year:2007
Model:FLRTI (Pewter Pearl)
Eng size:96 Cu. In.
Transmission(5sp, 6sp etc):6 Speed
Pipes:V&H Slash Cut Slip-Ons
Seat:HD
Wheels:HD
Accessories:SE AIR, V&H Fuel PAK, HD Flame Grips, HD Chrome RoadGlide Windshield Trim, HD Flame Pegs, HD Flame Brake Pad, HD Flame Shift Pegs, HD Chrome Passenger Footboard Pans, Chrome HD Saddle bag guards, HD Chrome Lifter Block Covers, HD Chrome Ribbed Transmission Interface cover, HD Chrome Ribbed Engine\Transmission cover, Kuryakyn Chrome Inner Primary cover, HD Chrome Transmission top cover, HD Chrome Oil Filler Spout cover, Kuryakyn Chrome Cylinder Base Cover, Kuryakyn Scorpion Chrome Head Bolt cover, HD Detachable Sissy Bar\Pad, Detachable Color Matched King Tour Pak, and Antenna Relocation kit.
And the story:

For many years the rides I owned were non Harley Davidson. In 2002 I saw the bike of my dreams at an Alabany, New York HD dealer while on a road trip in New England with a group of friends. Since that time my goal was to own a Harley and the Road Glide was the bike of choice. Two things influenced my choice for a Harley rather than the other numerous cycle choices. One was a friend said to me on the road trip "You are a Harley guy, you need to come to the Dark side". The other was a commercial on TV about a Grand Father sitting on the front porch of a home with his grand children. One of the boys was playing with a small motorcycle toy and asked his Grand Father if he ever had a Harley. His reply was something like "Well I always wanted one but I had to put my money into this home". That provided the catalyst to attain my goal because I did not want to think that I would be in the same predicament someday. To me a Harley is the ultimate ride. Finally in March of 2007 I bought my dream bike and have never been happier. The Road Glide handles superb and I bought at the right time when the engine size was increased with the new six peed transmission.
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rcarlton, you pic is just a tad to small. preferably 640x480. :)
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Year: 2008

Model: Softail Night Train

Color: Vivid Black

Eng size: 96 ci

Transmission: 6 speed

Pipes: Vance&Hines Radius

Seat: Corbin Gun-Fighter

Wheels: Performance machine Gasser "contrast cut"...21" in the front and 18" in the back with metzeler rubber

Accessories:
HD Fat Bob Dual Headlight
HD black inverted front-end
PM rotors and pulley that match wheels
PM grips
PM black forward controls/matching passenger pegs
Martin Bros. Front brace
HD engine accents
HD L.E.D rear tail-light
HD chrome Voltage regulator
HD voltage regulator cover powdercoated black
Harrison Specialties L.E.D Turn Signals
Removed Horn
Kuryakyn side-mount license plate
West Coast Choppers "F*CK YOU" risers
Internal handle bar wiring
All steel-braided Lines
All chrome screw kit (engine and fairing)
Arlen Ness Mirrors
DM racing Spike Intake
Harley Race Tuned
Progressive Lowering kit in the back (about 2inches)

The story: I think i got all the accesories down.. LOL Anyhow, My name is Ali, this is my second harley ive had the pleasure of owning, my first was a 2008 XL1200 NIGHTSTER, I got it about 6 months ago, at first I really loved that bike, until i went on my first sunday ride with my group I now ride with regularly, the suspension on the freeway was very hard on my back and i felt I had to push the bike very hard just to keep up with the pack, after owning that bike for 2 weeks I knew i had to trade up, so ya I traded the nightster in for my Night Train, lost a lot of money, but thats what I get for not listening to everyone about not buying sportsters because I'd outgrow it fast. Anyway the day I rode my night train home, i was so excited in how awesome it rode compared to my sportster, and i immediately got sucked in to modifying the bike, I pretty much spend every dollar I can on the bike. I'm obsessed with everything harley now =) and i plan on modifying the bike a whole lot more in time, but for now check out the pictures and let me know how you like it, enough to vote for me i hope, thanks everyone!














sorry if i posted too many pictures
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guess i will throw mine in

Year: 2005
Model: draggin custom cycles
Eng size: 80
Transmission(5sp, 6sp etc): 6
Pipes: big growl
Seat: el cheapo
Wheels: spokes
Accessories: ummmm
And the story: found a guy in kentucky, built this for me. ultima frame, originally the fender was mounted to swing arm. cut that off, picked up a wcc fender, cut it up to fit my tire. sissy bar made by bruce riley twisted metal over on east coast. the brackets were sportsters that i cut 3 inches off and drilled holes to fit my fender struts.. nothing fancy but i like it. dave link to my gallery http://www.v-twinforum.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=45487 cant get bigger pics for some reason
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OK Guys! I got my four! Thanks for adding your story and will be put up next month! Good luck fellas!

Carrie
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