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Old Apr 2, 2022 | 05:35 PM
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So, it will look kinda like this.........

What have you used to matte down the headlight nacelle? Looks pretty good like that
 
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Old Apr 2, 2022 | 05:50 PM
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Little update. La choppers 6" kage fighters on stock cables. Not sure how it'll feel without some pullback, might swap to a 6.5" pullback riser if i don't like it. Threw some thrashin essential bags on and really loving the look of it.
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How is your visibility with flipping the mirrors? Do they hit your tank whenever you park at full turn? I was thinking about doing that. My elbows block my visibility.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2022 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nulhaq9
How is your visibility with flipping the mirrors? Do they hit your tank whenever you park at full turn? I was thinking about doing that. My elbows block my visibility.
Visibility is fine, my bars are lifted 9 inches so they don’t hit the tank. If your bars are stock they will hit.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 03:38 AM
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My bars are stock. My mirrors are flipped and they don't hit. It made a big difference in seeing what's behind me without having to lean to get my arm out of the way.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MrLongbeard
What have you used to matte down the headlight nacelle? Looks pretty good like that
I had about 7 parts that were gloss black powder coated matte black soon after purchase. Just clashed too much with everything else.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 06:12 AM
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I'll try flipping the mirrors to see! Thanks for the info!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2022 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by modular
I had about 7 parts that were gloss black powder coated matte black soon after purchase. Just clashed too much with everything else.
Thanks
I might have a look at giving plastidip a go, its temporary so can be peeled off if I don't like it long term
 
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Old Apr 7, 2022 | 04:38 AM
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Installed V&H slip-ons yesterday. Wow! What a difference in the sound. Now I can hear the bike through my helmet. Sounds awesome! It's a deep rumble. Gonna black out heat shields next.


 
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