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Everyone has a different view on the cutting of struts, but I don't think I would "Do That" to an FXDX (I don't think you would/will either 
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I just don't hold an 06-later FXD up to the same level as an 2000-05 FXDX (i know there's a 99 model) in regards to keeping original (referring to NON bolt-on parts)
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)I just don't hold an 06-later FXD up to the same level as an 2000-05 FXDX (i know there's a 99 model) in regards to keeping original (referring to NON bolt-on parts)
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Everyone has a different view on the cutting of struts, but I don't think I would "Do That" to an FXDX (I don't think you would/will either )
I just don't hold an 06-later FXD up to the same level as an 2000-05 FXDX (i know there's a 99 model) in regards to keeping original (referring to NON bolt-on parts)
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)I just don't hold an 06-later FXD up to the same level as an 2000-05 FXDX (i know there's a 99 model) in regards to keeping original (referring to NON bolt-on parts)
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Not my first rodeo
....aannnddd its ruined with denim paint!
In all seriousness though its a pretty nicely styled bike, but with the $$$$$$ spent I think they could have gotten a lot more out of it. Ditch the RSD intake and pipe for cheaper and better options, ditch the wheels for a set of carbon wheels, ditch those forks for a nice set of inverted forks, and with the cash left over from not getting raped on the RSD parts and those wheels buy an aluminum swing arm to save even more weight... that'd make for a lighter bike with less rotating mass and less unsprung weight.
In all seriousness though its a pretty nicely styled bike, but with the $$$$$$ spent I think they could have gotten a lot more out of it. Ditch the RSD intake and pipe for cheaper and better options, ditch the wheels for a set of carbon wheels, ditch those forks for a nice set of inverted forks, and with the cash left over from not getting raped on the RSD parts and those wheels buy an aluminum swing arm to save even more weight... that'd make for a lighter bike with less rotating mass and less unsprung weight.
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From: Philly Suburbs
A "modified" bike could be returned to stock, if so inclined. A lot of work may have gone into it, but it's largely bolt-on (although may still be very creative). This doesn't mean inferior, just not permanently altered (in any significant way).
A true "custom" bike involved either a welder, a plasma cutter, or at least a bunch of hacksaw blades... the "custom-ness" can't be unbolted.
One may not be better or worse than the other, but to me they're two different things...
I know this thread is a few months old, but I still love the concept of this bike!
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
Originally Posted by Lightning WG
?? How does an aluminum swing arm equate to less rotating mass?? Bike looks great BTW
The BST wheels would be the "rotating mass" reduction. (MOI)