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The first York PA Sportster
« on: March 15, 2018, 08:12:08 AM »
A few years ago, I met the folks that own this motorcycle.  I was out on a day trip with a neighbor who'd recently lost his wife, and we'd planned a short trip to his hometown of Greenville, PA to visit some of his family members.  His sister-in-law suggested I'd like to see the Harley owned by friends of the family.  OK .................. (I'm thinking .... a Harley??)

Big surprise.  We went into their house and downstairs to the game room, and there she sat.

I think the article says it all quite well, so here's the link to it.  I have a couple of pics of the bike on an older cell phone (somewhere) but they're similar to the pics in the article.

Thought some of you Sportster buffs would like to learn about this unique bike.

Bob

http://thunderpress.net/motorcycles/harley-davidson/harley-davidson-sportster-number-zero-the-great-escape/2014/01/10.htm

« Last Edit: March 15, 2018, 08:12:53 AM by ohiorider »
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Re: The first York PA Sportster
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2018, 08:19:01 AM »
 Back when men were men . Hope the son understands the tradition being passed along  :thumb:

 Dusty

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Re: The first York PA Sportster
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2018, 08:27:49 AM »
That's a great story...and a true America icon of a motorcycle! :thumb: :1: :cool:  Like Dusty says...I hope they will keep the legacy going forward... :wink:
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