My 17 yr old evo makeover

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May 12, 2013 | 09:56 AM

#11

1997bagger

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Now that is a make over!

On the bars, I ended up moving my bars up some because they pinned my legs against the tank when turning sharp and feet on the floor boards, potential problems

May 12, 2013 | 10:18 AM

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Bumpandrun

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That is one pretty girl. You did great and i like the beach bars a lot. Not a fan of apes for me. Very classy. Enjoy my friend...

May 12, 2013 | 07:00 PM

#13

r evolotion

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Wow, just WOW. I just picked up a 96 flht and would love it to look 1/2 as good when im done. Good old evo motor and has held up pretty well. I cant believe how nice the paint and chrome has held up for almost 100k miles. you have a beauty, im on a budget but with some work i will ride with pride. Glad to see an evo forum. I like older stuff. Classics. Nice job man.

May 12, 2013 | 07:56 PM

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MJHJEA

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Dang Dude, looks bomb! How many miles on her? Any major motor work? I just bought one of her sisters a couple months back with only 11k miles on her. Love these bikes!

May 12, 2013 | 09:55 PM

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cpbedor

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I don't think you can debate that you have done an amazing job with that bike. Definitely a head turner---be it a 2013 or a 1996! Well done

May 12, 2013 | 11:20 PM

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nickvango

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1997bagger

Now that is a make over!

On the bars, I ended up moving my bars up some because they pinned my legs against the tank when turning sharp and feet on the floor boards, potential problems

Thanks. I actually have the bars a tad higher when i ride, I turned them down for the actual photos coz i reckon it looks a lot better in the pics this way.

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Originally Posted by Bumpandrun

That is one pretty girl. You did great and i like the beach bars a lot. Not a fan of apes for me. Very classy. Enjoy my friend...

Absolutely lovin these beach bars. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by r evolotion

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by MJHJEA

Dang Dude, looks bomb! How many miles on her? Any major motor work? I just bought one of her sisters a couple months back with only 11k miles on her. Love these bikes!

Thanks dude.18,000km on her which is about 11,000 miles. No motor work on her yet, thats the next phase. Only put a Mikuni carb and arlen ness big sucker air cleaner kit and a screaming eagle ignition module and coil in her
so far.

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Originally Posted by cpbedor

I don't think you can debate that you have done an amazing job with that bike. Definitely a head turner---be it a 2013 or a 1996! Well done

Thanks cpbedor. Really dig what you done with your 96 Special. How are you finding that 21 inch wheel? I have been debating to go 21 up front, but have read that DB tires stopped doing whitewall motorcycle tyres. I dont want to invest in a 21 inch wheel if i cant get a good quality WW tyre for it. Don't really wanna go down the Vee Rubber way for front tyre.

May 13, 2013 | 04:52 PM

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cpbedor

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[quote=How are you finding that 21 inch wheel? I have been debating to go 21 up front, but have read that DB tires stopped doing whitewall motorcycle tyres. I dont want to invest in a 21 inch wheel if i cant get a good quality WW tyre for it. Don't really wanna go down the Vee Rubber way for front tyre.

[/quote]

Thanks, I don't blame you for staying away from Vee Rubber. I LOVE the 21. It rides great and certainly turns a few heads. Kind of pissy to get under the fender but I wouldn't change it for a minute. I did not hear that DB is no longer doing them but when I got mine Tab told me he was opening up his own shop and that he would email me as soon as he did.

May 13, 2013 | 07:58 PM

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2006FLST

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From: Powder Springs, GA

Outstanding looking bike. Love it. It is nice to see an EVO with that look going on.

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May 13, 2013 | 10:18 PM

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nickvango

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cpbedor

Thanks, I don't blame you for staying away from Vee Rubber. I LOVE the 21. It rides great and certainly turns a few heads. Kind of pissy to get under the fender but I wouldn't change it for a minute. I did not hear that DB is no longer doing them but when I got mine Tab told me he was opening up his own shop and that he would email me as soon as he did.

I have emailed db tires a few times a few months ago and received no replies. Then read in one of the threads here that Tab stopped doing them .

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Originally Posted by 2006FLST

Outstanding looking bike. Love it. It is nice to see an EVO with that look going on.

Thanks. Long live the EVO!