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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 09:48 AM
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Truckin, what throttle set up are you using?
went with chop rods, the instructions were not the best
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 11:36 AM
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Sick...just plain sick. I can't wait to see the finished product
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 11:43 AM
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Gonna be cool... subscribed!
 
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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a pic of the paint process
 

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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 06:59 PM
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I'm running chop rods. I can get it to SnapBack though. I'm afraid I may have to drill and run the throttle out the bars where it curves up.
 
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not sure how you put on your grips may have something to do with it. I also had to lubricate everything real good had the same problem.
 
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I can't wait to see the paint. That stance is bad ay too. Much props
 
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nice, looking forward to seeing it finished!
 
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I can't wait to see the paint. That stance is bad ay too. Much props
thanks man. I'm ready to see all this work come together.
 
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nice, looking forward to seeing it finished!
me to! this is to long without riding.
 
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