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Offline Mguzzi

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Looking for Convert in Midwest
« on: April 02, 2017, 02:44:47 PM »
I'm looking for a Convert in the Midwest. I'm in N Illinois. Thanks Lumpy

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Re: Looking for Convert in Midwest
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2017, 08:24:52 PM »
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/6068225174.html
No affiliation and it's not midwest but this looked like a decent bike for the money
« Last Edit: April 02, 2017, 08:26:17 PM by Hittman »

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Re: Looking for Convert in Midwest
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2017, 08:32:16 PM »
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/6068225174.html
No affiliation and it's not midwest but this looked like a decent bike for the money
Agree... if I wanted another Vert that one looks excellent! but get new/modern  tires .
« Last Edit: April 02, 2017, 08:33:49 PM by fotoguzzi »
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Offline cwiseman

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Re: Looking for Convert in Midwest
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2017, 06:09:47 AM »
There is a resto project in Indy for $1500.00, it's on my Facebook feed
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Offline Mguzzi

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Re: Looking for Convert in Midwest
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2017, 03:18:43 PM »
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/6068225174.html
No affiliation and it's not midwest but this looked like a decent bike for the money
Thanks , I wish it was closer.

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Re: Looking for Convert in Midwest
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2017, 03:22:21 PM »
no connection to seller but this just popped up in Mpls,

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/mcy/6072600977.html
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Re: Looking for Convert in Midwest
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2017, 07:26:13 PM »
You just have to add turn signals.
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Offline hinz 57

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Re: Looking for Convert in Midwest
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2017, 07:44:41 PM »
I have a 78 in central KS. Less than 10,000 miles, 2nd owner, Swanee fairing, Gigi bags and top box. Many updates. $3900.
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Re: Looking for Convert in Midwest
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2017, 08:58:24 PM »
 :popcorn:

They do get loose once in awhile...if you put out a quart of red aft fluid, hung at the secret correct height per manufacturers specs, it'll usually draw them back in again to the pavement around the barn...don't worry, they'll get hungry....


 :popcorn:

That would be ATF fluid....
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Re: Looking for Convert in Midwest
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2017, 09:26:36 PM »


They do get loose once in awhile...if you put out a quart of red aft fluid, hung at the secret correct height per manufacturers specs, it'll usually draw them back in again to the pavement around the barn...don't worry, they'll get hungry....

I put that into Google translation but got a fail..   

what's aft fluid?
« Last Edit: April 03, 2017, 09:31:26 PM by fotoguzzi »
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Re: Looking for Convert in Midwest
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2017, 09:39:33 PM »
You put that in the rear-end???  :shocked:
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