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Old Jan 8, 2025 | 12:06 AM
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DUDE that paint. That's ****ing wild.
I did not expect that but I am pleasantly surprised.

Impressive looking bike.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2025 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
DUDE that paint. That's ****ing wild.
I did not expect that but I am pleasantly surprised.

Impressive looking bike.
Thanks Fran
I still have a few things to do including a set of Gloss Black rocker covers and a set of Wings Custom 14" King Curve Rhino 2" Handlebars.

EDIT: Not sure about the floorboards
....thinking I may have to go for something gloss black, e.g., something like the
Kuryakyn Phantom Driver Floorboards Kuryakyn Phantom Driver Floorboards
 

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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 10:19 AM
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+1 on the Kuryakyn boards , bike looks great with that paint set
 
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Old Jan 13, 2025 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MoneyFor
+1 on the Kuryakyn boards
On order

Getting things sorted and put back together ready to go to the H-D dealer to have the BCM installed and programmed and, at the same occasion, a few things sorted out.
As it stands as of today.






 
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Old Jan 31, 2025 | 12:05 PM
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So having had my bike in with Guildford Custom to have some things sorted out (I didn't need a new BCM after all) and some parts fitted, I got it delivered back to me today.
Few things to sort out/put on tomorrow but here's a preview




 
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Old Jan 31, 2025 | 02:35 PM
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You really went all out.

Im just not jiving with those bars, but the rest of the bike is well setup.
 
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Originally Posted by FranBunnyFFXII
You really went all out.

Im just not jiving with those bars, but the rest of the bike is well setup.
Yep...I had a vision and it's turned out better than expected - well chuffed

Paint was done by my mate Ace (Ace of Sprays) - it was challenging getting the idea out of my head so he understood - took a bit of toing and froing but eventually he nailed it.

You've got Progression Suspension Drop-in fork lowering kit along with DK Custom Intiminator Fork Valves up front, and Legend Air Ride Suspension at the rear.

A few little bits and pieces still to do which I'll have a start on tomorrow.

The bars are from Wings Custom - King Curve Rhino 2"
I spent quite a bit of time researching bars, the ergonomics etc. and decided to go with these - they're actually 2" lower (14") than the Apehangers (16") I had before and sit at a much nicer height and reach for me.
Not for everyone but, each to there own, which is what makes our bikes so individual.
 

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Old Feb 3, 2025 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Urban Gorilla
Not for everyone but, each to there own, which is what makes our bikes so individual.
Testify 🤜🏻
 
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Finished off adding a few parts - just waiting on a set of Kuryakyn Gloss Black Phantom floorboards to complete.
Made of few adjustments with the bars and controls.
Cleaned, polished and ready to roll.





 

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