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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Smile Finally did it!

After having my heritage since early June - I finally stripped off the passenger back rest/seat and luggage rack. I also took off the chrome wind deflectors that go on the front fork by the windshield mounts.

The back end of the bike looks soo clean now. I can't believe I didn't do this sooner. I'm really digging the look right now!

I'll try and get some before and after pics for ya'll when i have a chance so I can get your opinions.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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I recently put my stock solo seat back on, replacing a Corbin touring seat. I love the look of the fender with nothing on it. Like you said, very clean.

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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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I need to get a solo seat... Shakey, that looks good!
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Oh, so now it looks like a Fatboy jk

This is funny because I have quick detach bags, a 2 up seat, sissy bar and shield. So at times, my bike looks more like a Heritage than a FB! These bikes are so versatile they rock!!!
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Nice looking
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by KumaRide
Oh, so now it looks like a Fatboy jk

This is funny because I have quick detach bags, a 2 up seat, sissy bar and shield. So at times, my bike looks more like a Heritage than a FB! These bikes are so versatile they rock!!!
+1 on the versatility. Mustang solo seat, stock seat, detachable backrest, detachable bags and just added detachable fairing. Life is good !
 

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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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When I took off the passenger seat I found that part of the driver backrest was gone, allowing me to slide back a bit. I put the passenger seat back on just to get more back support. Whatever works best for you.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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Nothing like the look of a stripped down Heritage!
 
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Nice! I sorta got the itch too . . .

 
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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Add me to the nekked list! Stripped it down a few days ago.. I love the look and I can actually hear my exhaust tone better w/o the bags blocking it. I need to get some kind of quick release for bags n sissybar though cuz wifey likes to ride too.
 
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