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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Huge sissy bars on the back. I like the shorter ones, think it really adds to the look, but when it's a few feet tall it just looks dumb. Especially when the vibrations from your bike at a stop light make the thing bounce around like a flag pole in a wind storm.
 
Old Nov 13, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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I get really irritated with all of the arrogant a-holes on bikes these days.
 
Old Nov 13, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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Fringe....I just hate Fringe. And I can do without the "get back" whips.
 
Old Nov 13, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Fat chicks wanting Harley rides.
 
Old Nov 13, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Car Doc
Fat chicks wanting Harley rides.
That should'nt be a problem as long as you have a bagger.
 
Old Nov 13, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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I'm not bothered by anyone creating their dream build......that being said.....I most magazine bikes...big 26" 30" with looking bags and tank shrouds......for me 23" wheel would be max.....I do love the raked look though......lately im more partial to a 160mm-180mm front tire......with a stock length rear fender to show off that fat ass180 rear......lol....i love seeing what owners are doing.....lot of thought time....and need i say money....goi going towards the makeover....some things i wouldnt do to my own rides but i really love the innovation.....as the saying goes...to each their own....ced
 

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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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What irritates me are those that get irritated by what others do with their own bikes. If you didn't buy it with your own hard earned money then shut your pie hole.
 
Old Nov 13, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by cthecope
I'm not bothered by anyone creating their dream build......that being said.....I most magazine bikes...big 26" 30" with looking bags and tank shrouds......for me 23" wheel would be max.....I do love the raked look though......lately im more partial to a 160mm-180mm front tire......with a stock length rear fender to show off that fat ass180 rear......lol....i love seeing what owners are doing.....lot of thought time....and need i say money....goi going towards the makeover....some things i wouldnt do to my own rides but i really love the innovation.....as the saying goes...to each their own....ced
ced, how you doing, my friend. Getting at your project this winter?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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Besides DooRags,facemasks and loud stereo's it has to be super loud exhaust. Some of the bikes that blast by literally rattle things in the house. Funny thing is 20+ years ago it was me with the loud exhaust.
 
Old Nov 14, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Never understood Tank Lifts, completely ruins the lines of a Bike, and just looks Pig Ugly...
 



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