but you don ’ t need something like that just to get out and try your hand at it . Parts ? Well , let ’ s face it – it ’ s not as easy as just calling up your local new-bike dealer and giving them a list of what you need . And yet , there is currently a huge support network out there , and unless you ’ re trying to rebuild something truly rare and obscure , chances are eBay and the World Wide Web are going to turn up what you need to keep your vintage bike up and running . And the vintage bike community ? Filled with folks who are ready , willing , and able to help you out , with parts-sourceinfo , tech assistance , and all the hot setups you need to make your new / old bike really work .
Know what another cool thing is about vintage bikes ? Anything goes . Go out to any vintage event and you ’ ll see superbly reconditioned , extremely wellprepped classic machines , looking for all the world like ex-factory works bikes . And yet the next rider you see may be aboard a cobbled together old backyard special . Regardless , check the look on their faces . Bet you ’ ll see an expression that tells you they ’ re really having fun . And that ’ s just it . Doesn ’ t matter what you ’ re riding – no matter how trick , or how basic . Two-stroke , four stroke , fast or slow . It ’ s fun , it ’ s basic , it ’ s challenging , it ’ s exciting . How about this – when was the last time you were really pumped , simply because
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