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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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Just posted this over on the blog with a video of the flamethrower in action.

Obviously, I expect flamethrower kits—like the one from Hot Licks Exhaust—to be at the top of everyone's list. Because, you know, flamethrower.

But what's your favorite mod that doesn't scare the living crap out of tailgaters? Since I used to do a lot of riding up in the damp and chilly Pacific Northwest—206 for life!—I absolutely loved the heated hand grips on my last bike.

What's yours?
 
Old Oct 17, 2013 | 12:53 PM
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V&H BR 2-2 pipes and SE Heavy Breather AC. That's my best and the only mod I'm going to do.
 
Old Oct 17, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Shotgun shock.
 
Old Oct 17, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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Mustang wide touring seat.
 
Old Oct 17, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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D&D Fatcat & Wood TW-222 cams.
 
Old Oct 17, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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Best was turning the 88" into a 95" with cams, heads and tuner. Next is the Progressive Suspension front and back.
 
Old Oct 17, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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Khromewerks sweepers +2 on my SG, a zillion times better than the wheelbarrel bars that came stock on it.
 
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For my bike, getting the stock exhaust (and cat off) and getting the SERT and a good dyno tune.

For me, the W.O. 577 handlebars.
 
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