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Old May 21, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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Got my bike booked in for a paintjob this Thursday and I've been bouncing back and forward between which image I'm getting painted on my bike. The Portrait or the Skull? I'm leaning slightly toward the portrait at this stage but that could change tomorrrow. What do you think?
 
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Old May 21, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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Old May 21, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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An Indian on a Harley...isn't that ironic. I do not like skulls, to played out. Sorta like the Indian head if I had to choose.
 
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The Portrait. Looks nice.
 
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portrait

at a distance the Skull could be taken the wrong way


hell what do I know
 

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Not a lot of support for the skull. I knew I was a good judge. Thanks guys. The portrait it is. I'll post when it's done.
 
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