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Old 08-28-2011, 07:35 PM
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I got this bike 5 weeks ago. Took it on trade for a 4wheeler that I had. I am getting out of the riding 4 wheelers sport, and really wasn't interested in bikes as I never had one.

Here is the bike as I received it. At this point, I had not ridden it. I only heard it run. I rolled it to the door of my shop:



I needed to replace the fork seals and get a new clutch cable. I replaced those items over the weekend. My rear fender, license plate/rear tail light relocate bracket, front signal relocate kit came in the mail.



The next mods are to jet the carb, install my Wetdreamz pipes and Hypercharger, lower the rear, install my other gas tank, front fender, and front spoiler. I also have a Le Para solo seat to install.


I had a few build threads over on Highlifter when I was building 4wheelers. You guys will have to give me some time with this one, I still haven't decided all the mods that I wanna do.

I appreciate all input/thoughts/criticism.
 

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Old 08-29-2011, 08:41 PM
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Well, its most certainly a great platform to build on! Good luck and have fun with the build man. Should be fun! Keep us updated.
 
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Old 08-30-2011, 04:25 AM
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Nice bike, same color as mine. Sent you a PM...
 
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I got the rear lowering kit installed, removed the upper belt guard, relocated the front turn signals, Le Pera solo seat installed, and swapped my front fender over the weekend.

I rode about 300 miles on Sunday. We spent from 930am-5pm on the roads. I got wet......REALLY WET!

I came home and decided I was ready for the pipes and intake. I got them installed as of late yesterday evening and I thought I had more pix but only two showed up in my email.



 
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Although I have decided on the colors I am gonna paint my bike, I still haven't decided on the paint scheme. As of now, everything is satin black.
 
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Lookin' good Tony! I like the GN too!
 
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Preciate it man! The GN is my 401K plan, LOL! I will get that tank code to ya by the weekend.
 
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