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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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Default RE: tachometer poll. with or without?

dito, "if its the "look" that bugs you, why not look into a different housing and mounting bracket?"
 
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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Think it would look alot cleaner without. Nice bike!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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My vote is to keep the tach. I like the look.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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haha.. this is funny.

It's kinda like asking if you like sex with the girl on top or you on top... everybody has a personal preference.

me? tach on bottom, girl on top...[8D]
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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The only Harleys that need tachs alsoneed air shifters.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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Top!
was that the question?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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Its a personal preference if you dont like it take it off you can always put it back!
I personally dont like that one it does not suits you wheels it looks like its hanging out in space
whit those straight bars.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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I'd keep the tach, but maybe find a different mount for it for a cleaner look.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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Hi K9, lose the tach!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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If it were on mine it'd be gone quick...[sm=smiley20.gif]
 
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