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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 01:22 PM
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I think that while it is a cool project, you could have come out better selling/buying.

My concern is that a Softail's suspension and brakes will be overloaded with all of the add-ons plus a rider and possibly a passenger. They just weren't built for that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles
 
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 07:40 PM
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only adds 46lbs to the bike, I think the brakes can handle that.. Smoke74, that is the same setup I have, Wide open concepts fairing and baddad rear setup
 
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 10:21 PM
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Nice project, I thought (think) that the bike looked dynamite before. Changing the seat and colors too?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 10:31 PM
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I also spent the money and got a set of the Legend air ride for it seeing how when we ride 2 up I tend to drag the pipes in corners and have drug the kickstand once or twice hope they will help from dragging the bags
 
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 07:06 AM
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The Deuce "stretched" tank looks awesome on a bagger!!!
I would want floorboards if it was me.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 07:13 AM
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Looks good and it's unique. I guess you won't have to worry about having someone show up at bike night with a bike like yours.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 08:48 AM
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more progress made, this will be it until it comes back from paint
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 10:40 AM
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Is it just me or do others see it too? It looks like the front of the tank needs a little lift to make your lines work a tad more for you. It does look unique too!

EDIT: And don't get me wrong, I like it!
 

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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 12:51 PM
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Thats great advise, thanks. I think you are right!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 06:48 PM
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Your doing a hell of a job, I can't wait to see it all together after paint.
 
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