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Old Apr 7, 2018 | 11:44 AM
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I hear that. Wishing I would have done a 2-1 pipe my last go around....
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 02:17 PM
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while im waiting on my shorty 2-1 stainless pipe to get done, i've been playing around with seat ideas. bottom line up front: i want to get something different. everyone has a black bike and i want to change it up a little without crossing that fine line of being tacky.

It's a toss up between The Wall and Lucky Daves. 99.9% of the time im riding solo anyhow.

ideas for the wall were:
-this all grey one i saw and cropped onto my bike to get a gist
-all black but a candy red side stripe and grey stitch
-all black with grey metallic flake and red stitch

Lucky daves: either black or grey with diamond stitch . i actually like their shop bike, the road king they threw their grey seat on.

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all grey bmc with white stitch photoshopped... 2-1 stainless pipe on the way





grey flake

 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 02:37 PM
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I get the "different thing" but I've never liked colored seats. The black with grey flake wall isnt bad. That last red and black wall isnt bad but I'd only do that if you have any other red accents which it doesnt look like?
Maybe a different material like suede or something?

I dunno. Your bike so do what you like obviously! But IMO its a weird spot to place something "different" like a grey seat.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dyna-petey
while im waiting on my shorty 2-1 stainless pipe to get done, i've been playing around with seat ideas. bottom line up front: i want to get something different. everyone has a black bike and i want to change it up a little without crossing that fine line of being tacky.

It's a toss up between The Wall and Lucky Daves. 99.9% of the time im riding solo anyhow.

ideas for the wall were:
-this all grey one i saw and cropped onto my bike to get a gist
-all black but a candy red side stripe and grey stitch
-all black with grey metallic flake and red stitch

Lucky daves: either black or grey with diamond stitch . i actually like their shop bike, the road king they threw their grey seat on.

thoughts?


my bike currently



my bike currently



all grey bmc with white stitch photoshopped... 2-1 stainless pipe on the way





grey flake


i vote for the grey seat with red stitching. **** would look rad.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Puglia10
I get the "different thing" but I've never liked colored seats. The black with grey flake wall isnt bad. That last red and black wall isnt bad but I'd only do that if you have any other red accents which it doesnt look like?
Maybe a different material like suede or something?

I dunno. Your bike so do what you like obviously! But IMO its a weird spot to place something "different" like a grey seat.
toootally get what you’re saying ! And to clear it up, I am going to add a few minor red accents soon.

Grey is a toss up though . In person it may look sweet ... but it could look downright weird
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Joker_Whiskey



i vote for the grey seat with red stitching. **** would look rad.
ohhhh now that could be cool
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 03:12 PM
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2013 CVO Road King 117"

- Suburban Speed 117” cylinder/piston kit – zero decked, Mahle 6.6cc domed pistons
- Heads by Larry’s Motorcycle and Machine – CNC ported, 2.1 intake, 1.65 exhaust, AV&V beehive springs, AV&V bronze guides
- HPI 58mm elliptical Throttle body
- Marren 5.0mm matched Fuel injectors
- Cycle-Rama 630i cams
- Screamin’ Eagle adjustable pushrods
- “RockOut” rocker lockers
- S&S Premium lifters
- S&S TC3 oil pump
- S&S 3-piece crank assembly
- S&S piston cooling oil jet kit
- Baker +1.5qt high capacity oil pan
- Screamin’ Eagle “Lefty” crank bearing
- Screamin’ Eagle Agitator breather with center screen removed
- Externally vented crankcase
- D&D Boarzilla exhaust with ghost pipe
- Barnett Kevlar clutch
- AIM VP-SDR clutch lock-up
- Screamin’ Eagle Big Twin Compensator
- 11 to 1 compression, 195/195 CCP




 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by scott7d
2013 CVO Road King 117"

- Suburban Speed 117” cylinder/piston kit – zero decked, Mahle 6.6cc domed pistons
- Heads by Larry’s Motorcycle and Machine – CNC ported, 2.1 intake, 1.65 exhaust, AV&V beehive springs, AV&V bronze guides
- HPI 58mm elliptical Throttle body
- Marren 5.0mm matched Fuel injectors
- Cycle-Rama 630i cams
- Screamin’ Eagle adjustable pushrods
- “RockOut” rocker lockers
- S&S Premium lifters
- S&S TC3 oil pump
- S&S 3-piece crank assembly
- S&S piston cooling oil jet kit
- Baker +1.5qt high capacity oil pan
- Screamin’ Eagle “Lefty” crank bearing
- Screamin’ Eagle Agitator breather with center screen removed
- Externally vented crankcase
- D&D Boarzilla exhaust with ghost pipe
- Barnett Kevlar clutch
- AIM VP-SDR clutch lock-up
- Screamin’ Eagle Big Twin Compensator
- 11 to 1 compression, 195/195 CCP




Jesus man! That thing is a monster!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Joker_Whiskey

Jesus man! That thing is a monster!
Thank you. Realized after the build the cams could get hit with more compression at only 195/195 CCP. But it's a high mileage touring bike, so I'm not gonna throw a fit over 130+/130+ that runs cool and isn't picky on gas. I'm sure 140hp is in there but a lot of time and money for 5 peak numbers. Already runs great.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 03:44 PM
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Mahagony or brown leather is awesome on black bikes.
 
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