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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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    • GilesG
      Giles
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      @injunjack:

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      You gonne need somebody, or yourself to build one.

      As a quick look, that's Ironhead Sportster with flat track seat and tank.

      I know.  This is a Krazy Horse Custom…..

      http://www.krazyhorse.co.uk/krazy-bikes/index.shtml

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • GilesG
        Giles
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        On the basis that Mme B does not read this thread.  Both…..

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        • D
          daveo
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          Giles, nice taste in bikes.

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          • LuciferL
            Lucifer
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            I want this:

            Seize the day and don't you cry.

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            • GilesG
              Giles
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              I saw one of these in Berlin and decided I wanted one…..

              This is the 450 version, though they also came in 250 and 350.

              Basically made for the US market, soi I'm going to have to start looking there…..

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • injunjackI
                injunjack
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                Hey G
                Which model is that I don't know Ducatis.

                There is 1971 450cc Ducati Desmo for sale here in Finland.

                It's veteran registered, which means it's fully restored. Asking price 7300€.

                You can see it here.
                http://www.vmpk.fi/forum/index.php?topic=72294.msg352271#msg352271

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                • GilesG
                  Giles
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                  It is the 450 scrambler, so you got it right.  Thanks for the link.  I think for a European bike that is a good price, but i reckon I can do better with a US bike, so I'm going to sniff around a little more and do a little more research before jumping…...

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • injunjackI
                    injunjack
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                    sure, it's just for comparison, and to show the price-range of almost pristine machine. I think there is a bit to negotiate, but not much.

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                    • gratefulmelonG
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                      At the request of MadMonday, here's some better pics of my 75' Ironhead.

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                      • GraemeG
                        Graeme
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                        Giles, you're pretty tall and might find something like a Sportster to be on the small side. I certainly did, and one of the reasons I ride a BMW is that it's the right sort of size for me.

                        The Ducati is a sweet looking bike. 😘

                        If you're looking for inspiration then I'd suggest checking out Bike EXIF. They feature a lot of Triumphs and Harleys, but there seem to be a few old Beemers featured.

                        And occasionally a custom Gold Wing…

                        My favourites are what Ritmo Sereno is doing with '70s BMW Boxers.

                        Apologies if I've ruined anyone's productivity for the day. 😉

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                        • GilesG
                          Giles
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                          Thanks for the advice.  Currently on a hunt for that Ducati.  If I can find one and get it shipped to Michigan within next 2 weeks, I can get it shipped here for nothing…...

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • LuciferL
                            Lucifer
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                            Something different:

                            Seize the day and don't you cry.

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                            • MoonshineM
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                              ^Torque is a good thing!

                              www.moonshineleatherworks.tumblr.com
                              instagram.com/moonshineleatherworks

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                              • Megatron1505M
                                Megatron1505
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                                Up to now, this is the only motorbike that I have ever owned. It was absolutely awful, but I loved it….unfortunately I had to sell it to buy furniture when Pam and I moved into our first home  😞

                                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                • GilesG
                                  Giles
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                                  Why?  There's 2 seats on that thing…...

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • SeulS
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                                    Yeah: would've made for a great couch!.. Wouldn't even 've needed a house with a garage!..

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                                    • Megatron1505M
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                                      Women would not agree guys, you know how awkward they can be about silly things like petrol and oil in the living room…..weirdos.

                                      Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                      • SeulS
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                                        Sheesh… Nothing a little newspaper on the floor can't take care of... Women!..

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                                        • Megatron1505M
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                                          I even said that I'd let her buy a fire extinguisher if it bothered her that much  :-\

                                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                          • BlackheartB
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                                            I pretty much rebuilt my old 1975 Honda CB360 Twin in my living room of my old apartment, glad it was
                                            downstairs and I lived alone… 😉

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