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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 01:17 AM
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Default fxwg build almost done..new pics,togeather

i have a 72flh..i rebuilt 75%of it 7 years ago..my buddy took the tins to paint them,and just finished last week..i had it looking pretty close to a 62flh..pogo cop seat,emblems,duel exhaust front/rear crashbars..2 months ago i decided i wanted a wideglide so here it is,just needs tins bolted on and i need to find some kind of a seat for it..powdercoated frame,stock cases.80"crank,cylinders, keith black pistons,s&s heads/super E carb..dyna s ignition..wideglide/flh hybrid front end,wideglide fenders...i know the pics are pretty bad,they were takin stuck in my garage,when there was a foot of snow outside..i will get some better pics as soon as i get it all togeather and out in the sun
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 01:27 AM
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i had the tanks and full front fender painted,then decided to turn the bike into a fxwg..think i will ride it like this for a couple years,then paint the rear hinge fender and go back to a flh.. what do you guys think..all that is left is i still need a seat
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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I like the new look The 21 in front wheel isn't as road comfortable as the 16 but I do like the 21 in look
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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I am partial to fat front ends but either way will look good. Bet you are really looking to getting her out on the road...
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Love the FL look, also is it worth a little more as a FL ?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Nice bro , it's a sweet feeling getting that close isn't it .

Love the wide fronts , I rode one bike with a narrow glide and I'll never do it again .
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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the snow will be gone soon...spring is only days away
 
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I'm likin it, interesting color too....
 
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 10:58 AM
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Like the color. You might loose the big chain guard. Nice conversion , just don't get rid of the flh stuff.
What is the gezzer to the left in one of your pics. If you got a gezzer then the wide glide is a nice addition.
 
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