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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Makes bike seem too modern. I look at my bike as a simple contraption. Accent lighting to that degree not for me.
 
Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by fella
I formed my opinion of them w/o ever seeing them and I can tell you I thought it was pretty lame. However, after actually seeing for real I was pretty impressed. I'm just not ready to spend 2 grand to have it done!
Where are you getting 2 large?
 
Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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I started a thread about this awhile ago. Much debate ensued. I think a simple thin strip of red or blue would look cool under the bike at night. Cheap enough, but probably never do it...
 
Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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I guess I would call it pimping your ride! Not for me!
 
Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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I started a thread about this awhile ago. Much debate ensued. I think a simple thin strip of red or blue would look cool under the bike at night. Cheap enough, but probably never do it...
Yep. The only thing I lit up was the engine.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by soft 02
Where are you getting 2 large?
Just what a local dealer said. I never priced anything out.
 
Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TKDKurt
Don't see it on any bikes around here. At least not at any place that I go. Maybe they're big with the barhopping/bike night crowd, but not with people who ride. Again, at least around here. Their popularity may be regional.
HeeHee. Says the man with the psychedelic purple bike.
 
Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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I think it's cool if you can't see the actual lights. When you can see the actual strip of lights, I think it looks cheap and half assed.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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As soon as I get my stable of ho's completed,gonna' light the scoot up and get me some fur riding gear.OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOh,yeeaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
 
Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Probably not. I think they're neat but a waste of money in my eyes.
 



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