I know it's a strange time of year for a Motorcycle thread but....

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Get the Honda or Kaw, those are bikes one can find parts for almost anywhere in the world. The beemer is easy to work on once you get past the german engineering intimidation factor. Sadly support in the states is few and far between, unlike other brands.

Can you post a pic of the 72, haven't seen one in a few years, especially a back to stock unit. I'm tired of looking at my friends 57 & 65 panheads.