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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:12 PM
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Figured I'd throw an update on here. Little bit of progress on the tank, shaved off the bottom of the seam on the tank and sprayed the housing flat black.

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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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I really like your bike my dude. Well done.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Looks great! Nice work!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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Man I have kicked myself for not doing this when I powdered my tins! Love it man
 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately I am too stupid to figure out how to turn those pictures upright. They were good when I loaded them, but I guess you get the point.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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Bike looks good!

Who made the grips?
 
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What dash is that? Looks great.
 
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Looks clean, I dig it. When I get around to replacing my speed/tach I'll definitely look into that.
 
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The grips and seat were made at a local shop called Ace Cycle in Sparks, NV. Great work, great prices and an absolute wealth of knowledge.
 
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i'm diggin the bars...where'd you get them?
 
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