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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.
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
Last edited by cthecope; Nov 13, 2013 at 05:11 PM.
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.
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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