Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger...
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/6/2008 10:15:35 AM
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mimo
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Hi there Mark,
Going for the excyle looks??? Man I think you ride looks perfect, I´d start another project but since you brought up the $$$ factor... having a wider front tire doesn´t hurt the bikes performance or looks. You´ll have and edge on pavement potholes with a wider tire...  what else??? My $.02
Mimo...
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/6/2008 10:21:27 AM
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wdg
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hell looks hot now
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/6/2008 10:40:01 AM
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mike@nhca.us
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I think you should go for the stock softail standard look, that would be different!
or you shjould consider AA, Accessories Anonymous, meetings for a while.
Your bike looks awesome, enjoy it for a year or two as is.
Mike
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/6/2008 2:37:53 PM
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orangecrush
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ORIGINAL: mimo
Hi there Mark,
Going for the excyle looks??? Man I think you ride looks perfect, I´d start another project but since you brought up the $$$ factor... having a wider front tire doesn´t hurt the bikes performance or looks. You´ll have and edge on pavement potholes with a wider tire... what else??? My $.02
Mimo...
Mimo,
What's up bud? Yeah, I'm really digging the excycle/waltz hardcore style/looks. I really want a drop seat framed, wide tire, low slung on air bike.
I saw one a few years ago and cannot get that image out of my head.
Thus the reason why I'm thinking of putting the short fat wide tire on the front and changing paintjobs.
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ORIGINAL: wdg
hell looks hot now
Thanks WDG, just getting bored, I guess.
Amy says if I'm not wrenching, I'm not satisfied.
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ORIGINAL: mike@nhca.us
I think you should go for the stock softail standard look, that would be different!
or you shjould consider AA, Accessories Anonymous, meetings for a while.
Your bike looks awesome, enjoy it for a year or two as is.
Mike
Mike, it's been a year... just how long do I have to wait...lol.
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/6/2008 3:32:32 PM
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DR.Greenthumb
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Those paint jobs can get expensive,unless you know a good painter  .Looks good now,but the style you're talking about is the shit.Since you like tinkering anyway I say go for it.Maybe you'll win another BOTM.
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/6/2008 5:09:23 PM
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mimo
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Man I drool with Waltz´s bikes, actually my next project will be turning one stock cross bones into something like this 
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/6/2008 5:56:32 PM
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Crushinator
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I wouldn't do a damn thing! Looks awesome!
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/6/2008 6:06:25 PM
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WARG
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Your bike looks awesome as is, but I have not discovered any type of contentment with my bike either, so I say go for it. I have a running list of mods that I have planned too.
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/7/2008 1:08:25 PM
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skycrane
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nice bike don't change a thing. Nice house by the way. Cheers.
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/7/2008 1:26:24 PM
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DrawDown
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I wouldnt change a thing. Bike is sweet as is. Im kinda the same as you, not happy unless tinkering or wrenching on something, but I always find that when i mess with something that i had already considered "done", i end up wanting it back the way it was. I say leave it and save the $$$ you were gonna spend on messing with the bike for a new project bike. A cheap sportster turned bobber would be the tits!
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/7/2008 6:33:51 PM
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Night Stalker
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Your bike is SICK as is! I would not change a thing! If I were gonna do it, I would start another bike project. Since you already have a bike to ride now, you can plan it out, and slowly buy parts, as funds become available. This way, you can build the "Ultimate Bike", and still have something to ride. Just my $.02!
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/7/2008 7:08:18 PM
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Lundee
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I've been wanting to start a ground up myself. I wouldn't go w/ out a bike I'd piece it togther like that Johnny Cash song "one piece @ a time".
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/8/2008 2:46:00 AM
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Stevenacnj
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Bike is wicked nice now - I wouldnt change it.
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/8/2008 4:39:41 AM
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Korbenw7p3c
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quote:
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ORIGINAL: DrawDown A cheap sportster turned bobber would be the tits!
That's funny... that was my next thought. I don't want a bobber but a fat tire sportster with drag bars might be pretty cool. I put the bike for sale, we'll see if it sells. If it does... there's my answer.
Mark
I'm sitting on two bikes and have thought about selling the Sporty even though I ride it to work and break it out some too. Just barley thought about it. That's what I should do. Make something of it over a L O N G period of time so that it can be affordable. Nothing radical, just bob it and drop it down just a bit. Retain stock frame and work with it.
I like your Orange Crush like it is, but the far front tire would be kool too.
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/8/2008 4:58:41 PM
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I've been thinking of building a new bike. With 3 car payments and a bike payment, I really don't want to start another expensive project.... ***snipped****
well... guess we cant blame you for the poor economy
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/8/2008 5:10:54 PM
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Ol Biker
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Mark, Some guys just can't leave well-enough alone! With that fine scooter, I'd just be ridin'. But ....the fat front end would be a mean look. What are you going to do regarding the fender? ... Chopped shortie??
With your eye for style, I'm sure whatever you decide will keep you in the BoM class!
Regards ...and you and Amy have a great time at MBBW. Have one for Nona and I.
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/8/2008 5:14:30 PM
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rockerheadsteve
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Build another one, and leave it like it is.
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/8/2008 5:16:16 PM
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Dinger
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I put the bike for sale, we'll see if it sells. If it does... there's my answer.
That's my thought, exactly! Sell it, let someone else appreciate your handywork and you can start a new project.
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/8/2008 5:25:02 PM
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mimo
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ORIGINAL: DrawDown A cheap sportster turned bobber would be the tits!
That's funny... that was my next thought. I don't want a bobber but a fat tire sportster with drag bars might be pretty cool. I put the bike for sale, we'll see if it sells. If it does... there's my answer.
Mark
Hahaaaaaa! You're stealing my project!!!
Attaboy Mark, good luck with the sale.
Mimo.
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/14/2008 3:08:34 PM
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mimo
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Anyone have an idea what size tire is on the front of the second and third pic? That's what I'm talking about....
Mark
The second one looks like a std tire that comes in tourer's (or fat boy) front wheel Mark...
Mimo.
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RE: Just getting opinions before I pull the trigger... - 5/14/2008 8:28:10 PM
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Whiskers
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I understand the temptation to change out your bike...but on the other hand its one of the best looking ones here on the forum and one that a lot of guys would give their nutz for. Either sell it outright to quit being tempted or pick up another bike and mess with it for awhile.
This stuff is addicting and there's probably a 12-step program out there somewhere we should all consider joining.
Ride safe.
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