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Old Jul 5, 2015 | 11:12 AM
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It's been in the works since January, but my Slim is done, with the exception of putting the heat shields back on. I am undecided whether to coat the shields black.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2015 | 01:41 PM
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Old Jul 5, 2015 | 02:23 PM
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Old Jul 5, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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need to go black, looks nice
 
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Old Jul 5, 2015 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mudsplasher
It's been in the works since January, but my Slim is done, with the exception of putting the heat shields back on. I am undecided whether to coat the shields black.
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Old Jul 5, 2015 | 03:13 PM
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Oh yeah, black.
That's a unique Slim for sure - nicely done...
 
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Old Jul 5, 2015 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Tampa Fatboy
muds, you live in the south, why the heat shields brother? Puttin around in the traffic summertime and a lot of stops. I don't understand?
Edit: protect your legs from the motor heat and no consideration for the motor? Live with the heat and let your motor have some life.
Still trying to figure out the logic in this post. Now I have a headache.
 
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Originally Posted by jgos929
Still trying to figure out the logic in this post. Now I have a headache.

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I would say black. Bike looks great. I just got a Slim last week. I love the handling. How does it handle once you change the wheels like that?
 
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