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Jeff Richards

06-09-2005 19:05:15




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I have my fathers 1970 Sportster. He " chopped " the bike mildly, and I would like to restore it to the original 1970 look. It is an XLCH which came with the modern looking fibreglass seat. The front end is extended slightly, and I want to get that back to original. I have some parts, but he gave away others when he changed to the new look. I am not sure at what level that I want to restore the bike. I am a restoration carpenter, and take the original look most seriously, but my wife will demand some central heat in this old house before I can tool up and down the highway in the outer end resto of anything!! I am very interested in having the thing look much as it did the day Dad first brought it home. I don't know where to start. I am willing to do lots of the work myself, but need to know a parts source, as well as mechanic types here in the Northeast. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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madax

07-11-2007 20:45:18




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 Re: 1970 Sportster in reply to Jeff Richards, 06-09-2005 19:05:15  
I got an old 70 rat I'm in the northeast got plenty of stock stuff



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Kendall

06-23-2005 06:44:11




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 Re: 1970 Sportster in reply to Jeff Richards, 06-09-2005 19:05:15  
Jeff, do a google search on "harley davidson parts" and you'll find lots of sites. Order catalogs. Buy a few parts at the Harley dealership any you will magicly appear on catalog mailing list. I have a '73 Sportster and my wife has a '94. Shortly after my wife got hers, (it was a couple or 3 years old when she got it) a friend came by to check it out who had not seen mine either, and he asked "which one's the new one?", which is a testament to how sharp mine is. The only non stock items on mine are slightly extend forks and different seat. Well, maybe the S&S carb too. I've had lots and lots of parts chromed, new paint, engine overhaul (dont even attempt this, WAY too many specialized tools needed and too many "trick of the trade" to know). If you find you can't reach total origionality, dont fret. Nearly every Harley owner has done something to their bike to customize it to their taste. You will not be chastised for dressing up you bike to your liking. You may find yourself reaching a "customizied origionality" state. You will also find that Harley parts and airplane parts are similarly priced. About 10 or 15 times that of a car part. I've had my Sporster for 25 years now and I try to keep making it better or keeping it sharp and clean. You do the same. By the way, I have a 1950 Farmall Super A, thats why I hang out here.

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dr.sportster

06-12-2005 08:12:01




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 Re: 1970 Sportster in reply to Jeff Richards, 06-09-2005 19:05:15  
1970 is the first manufacturing year of AMF,1969 was the actual takeover but a 69 is considered all motor company and not yet an AMF product.How bad it is chopped matters alot.Is the frame modified,etc.If it just has 6" over tubes you can get the original length from FORKING BY FRANK.Most catalogs will have parts that are Taiwan repro.You will have to find more original items at swap meets.You will need the parts book for 57-78.[about $50].You must do all the work yourself or be subjected to ridiculus labor rates.The value of the old Sportsters has not really risen alot as of yet but I beleive they will become more appreciated as time goes on.Last night I found out about a 1969 fair condition for $3000.Internet price guides are showing an excellent condition for $11000 yet nobody seems to be paying that in reality.Contact the AMCA maybe they can help with some photos of the original machine.A commonly used catalog is V-TWIN but there are many complaints about parts quality.Do you have the stock drum brake front wheel?If you could post a photo I can tell you whats missing[no Im not trying to turn this into a motorcycle site]I have some old parts for these years.If you mean the "modern fiberglass seat"is what they call the boat tail like on a 1971 Superglide that is very rare on a Sportster and could be worth alot more.Try to post a photo if you could and Ill give more info.Dont know any specific Sportster sites so far.

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Wardner

06-19-2005 13:51:49




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 Re: 1970 Sportster in reply to dr.sportster, 06-12-2005 08:12:01  
dr.sportster

What's a good forum for antique Harleys going back to WL's and Knuckleheads? Are there any sites for XA's?



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dr.sportster

06-28-2005 07:41:12




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 Re: 1970 Sportster in reply to Wardner, 06-19-2005 13:51:49  
Yes,Flathead power.Not sure how to do the link thing but they discuss Indian,45s,knuckles,varia and another catagorie. Flathead Power.com website.



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