LTD Completed!

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LTD Completed!

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A shout out to Liam and Old Fogey. Who encouraged me to start this project. Anyone that would like to review that post can find it here viewtopic.php?f=15&t=59223 . This video crams 5 years into 15 minutes.

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The video is locked as Private.
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Re: 4 1/2 Years Ago I Accepted A Challenge

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pidjones wrote:The video is locked as Private.
sent a PM
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Video worked for me. Welcome back!
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Great job!
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Looks good
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Nice video. Going to be a great ride.
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I updated the video to include the finished bike. I am also adding some new before and after pics

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Oh boy. What a transformation. You have done a lot of work, and the end result is magnificent.
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Great job! I'll bet the JD and tiller makes quick work of the garden. We have a 216 with 31" tiller for ours.
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2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
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1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
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WOW! Beautiful job on that LTD.
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Hybrid455 you have done a great job bringing this old girl back to her former glory. Huge transformation, must make you feel very proud riding her.
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Great effort! Enjoy the ride!
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pidjones wrote:Great job! I'll bet the JD and tiller makes quick work of the garden. We have a 216 with 31" tiller for ours.
Yes sir the JD was a project I finished several years ago. It was all pretty but I work it and so not too much anymore. It's 72 140 H3. It has a power angle 54" blade too.
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Liam wrote:Oh boy. What a transformation. You have done a lot of work, and the end result is magnificent.
Thank you sir. It was a lot of work. I learned a lot
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