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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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this is my first ground up build. started as a 1980 shovel, now a 96". softail frame, 200 rear, 2" over springer.5 speed evo trans. so far so good. i have some questions ill post in the proper spots.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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waynemags,
Who made the wheels on your bike? A buddy of mine mentioned he wanted wheels like yours.
If you don't mine my asking, how much did they cost?
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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i think they were ultima or something like that. i traded a buddy a bunch of stuff for them. from dealer they were around 1000 canadian. i dont know exactly
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Nice Chop !
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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Very nice! One small question... What is all that white stuff? Man I love Florida!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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Waynemags Nice work. Running a super G? That 96 in. will get you out of the cold fast won't it.
 
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