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Old Jan 3, 2023 | 02:42 PM
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you can get rectangle ones that are rubber mounted
 
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Old Jan 3, 2023 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by hellonewman
Twinkie running boards, nothing but the best on those bikes
and you get **** lube to rub on them i am told but today you have to peek in rest rooms so i guess its all good
 
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Old Jan 3, 2023 | 02:59 PM
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That's what came on mine in '79. They work.
It also doesn't hurt to balance the crank, but that might be a little extreme unless you're already into the bottom end.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2023 | 01:21 AM
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Well when it's time for an overhaul I will certainly have the cranck balanced, but for now shaker boards it is!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2023 | 04:25 PM
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Had those on my 80" chopper, they were ok, not real stylish - comfort never is.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 03:06 AM
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I agree they're not the best looking, but looks pretty much the same as stock so fine for me.
 
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