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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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Default What mods do you hate the most?

I am not trying to make anyone mad but was just curoius what mods, or accessories do you hate to see on bikes?
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 10:39 AM
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hehehe - this is just the type of thing to get folks mad - Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, correct? But since ya asked I do not like glow lights or strings of lights of any kind that are out there. Twin Air-horns look a little silly and I am not a fan of change holders or cup holders - Just my .02
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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flames
skulls
saddlebags
sissy bars
sissy bar emblems
neon lights and l.e.d.s
smoked turn signal lenses
too much chrome
not enough chrome
black hardware
luggage racks
fog lights
crash bars
ape hangers
windshields
forward controls
tool bags

did I miss anything?


just kidding of course. Nothing bothers me. Every Harley is unique.
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 10:50 AM
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Hmm, I would think that the extra lights would equal extra see me power. That's my working theory anyway.

I haven't come across anything that I hate yet. I am confused as to the long rakes. It looks like to me that they would make the bike harder to control.

 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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Saddlebags, sissy bars, windshields, cup holders ..etc. You know.. all the useful things.
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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I not a big Skull fan, I do not have them on my bike, BUT I think they look sweet on other bikes.
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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I don't like the gold "Live to Ride" theme stuff. Hyperchargers and led/neon IMO should by now be a "has been". Although in my past, I'm guilty of the hypercharger and neon.
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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This'll probably raise a stink, but I'm not a big fan of loud pipes. I know the allure of them and have heard all the arguments, but I hate being behind them (can't hear the radio) and I do recognize how they can annoy non-bike people. I tend to be a low-profile sort of person and don't like to draw unnecessary attention to myself.

Would I ever tell anyone I didn't like their pipes? No way... Too emotional an issue (and I'm too fond of my own skin).
 
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 11:11 AM
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ORIGINAL: wild wally

flames
skulls
saddlebags
sissy bars
sissy bar emblems
neon lights and l.e.d.s
smoked turn signal lenses
too much chrome
not enough chrome
black hardware
luggage racks
fog lights
crash bars
ape hangers
windshields
forward controls
tool bags

did I miss anything?


just kidding of course. Nothing bothers me. Every Harley is unique.
Damn Wally,

You just pretty much described most of my bike (at least the skulls, chrome and windshield stuff). I was getting ready to drive to Effingham and look you up. Remember, I know where you work.

Terry
 
Old Jan 17, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Let's see, there is TC first then probably Ironhead..........wait, I thought you were talking about Moderators...........Never Mind



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