Martian...Dang I miss Rosie...

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Re: Martian...Say hello to Rosie

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Got her out for couple short rides. Its still cold up here. Filled her up with 94 octane. Now i just need to do up a few details
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Color me almost done.....lol
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1983 1100 Eh!!!
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Re: Martian...Say hello to Rosie

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Was not happy with position of bags. Made new front drop brackets 1 1/4 inch longer. And kicked the back up about 1/2 inch. Little better. Needs a touch more me thinks. But im outa flat bar
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Re: Martian...Say hello to Rosie

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Yes, that looks better. And yes, a bit more to make the lines on it level with the rest of the bike would be even better.
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Re: Martian...Say hello to Rosie

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42xiVr-Pi20&t=16s
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Re: Martian...Say hello to Rosie

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Good work on the bike really will blend into "WildRose" country.
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Re: Martian...Say hello to Rosie

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Very nice! action1 action1 action1
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Re: Martian...Dang I miss Rosie...

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Garth still riding Rosie the Bag Lady and keepin me updated
Dang i miss my bike
But health so screwed up. Glad i got rid of
Would have killed to watch it rott in the shed
Hope everyone doin well
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1983 1100 Eh!!!
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Re: Martian...Dang I miss Rosie...

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Good looking bike. Glad to see it living on.
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Re: Martian...Dang I miss Rosie...

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Very nice … hope you’re feeling better too

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Re: Martian...Dang I miss Rosie...

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Just sick sick sick.
Havnt worked since march last year...oh well sucks getting old. Just thought you all eould like to see shes still keeping on
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Re: Martian...Dang I miss Rosie...

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Nice you got her back in great shape. Great looking bagger.
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