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Old Jul 25, 2017 | 09:08 PM
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took the baffle packing out of the exhaust to see
how it sounded.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 05:58 AM
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took the baffle packing out of the exhaust to see
how it sounded.
Which exhaust and how did it sound? -Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 08:48 AM
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danmoto highwayman. sounds bad ****. way better with the
packing out of it...





 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 01:50 PM
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^^^
Looks pretty cool too!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 02:08 PM
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thanks !! love that bike !
 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 06:40 PM
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added a lower chin fairing to see if it suits meh eye.. i'll get the upper
and lower faring paint matched if i stick with it.


 
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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by elephantrider
added a lower chin fairing to see if it suits meh eye.. i'll get the upper
and lower faring paint matched if i stick with it.



I like that! If you don't stick with it, pm me and maybe we can work something out.


Here is what I'll be adding to my Sportster tonight. These just came in today!

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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 08:17 PM
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are those the infamous rk air shocks ?
 
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are those the infamous rk air shocks ?
No, those look like the Monroe corvette air shocks to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shock-Absorb...del%3ACorvette

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added a lower chin fairing to see if it suits meh eye.. i'll get the upper
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Lines flow better with out it. IMHO
 
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