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Old Dec 1, 2020 | 12:58 PM
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New to Harley but just finished my first build off a 2013 Sportster Forty-Eight ...travis




 
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Old Dec 2, 2020 | 04:14 PM
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Very nice!

I am finishing my build. I just wish Harleys didn't have such tall necks. I'd prefer them lower so that we can use shorter forks. The giant forks take a lot away from the cafe look.

But man, that exhaust wrap is very well done. I bet it took you much longer than it took me. I did not stack them as neatly as you did. But I did do two layers (used up almost the whole 50ft spool). Much cooler (pun intended) than a single layer around the pipes.
I also like the mirror location, just right!
Headlight is cool. But I am looking for one with bi-directional grate (at 90 degrees), like the old-timey headlights. Maybe I'll find one some day.

Are those Avon MkII tires? How do you like their handling dry and wet?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2020 | 04:35 PM
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A sweet ride.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2020 | 08:46 AM
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Man, that's cool!

Kudos!
 
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Old Dec 3, 2020 | 10:54 AM
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Good job, clean lines.
 
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