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DENIM BLACK
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40.38%
VIVID BLACK
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50.00%
OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
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9.62%
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by George C
Forgive me, but I just can't relate to someone else making decisions for my options..
It's a little weird to me.
You need to go in the direction that "you" feel inside...

Somewhere inside of your head, you know what would look best. Maybe you are hesitant to do something different and off the wall. Just go for it!
I was just looking for opinions... Thats the whole purpose of the "POLL" option on the forum. I would also appreciate pics of ant flat black or pewter Fatboy/Deluxe/Heritage's. I literally make hundreds of decisions each week with work and it's nice sometimes to lay back and see what others think.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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What I'm really looking for are pics. I guess I should have titled this post differently but I need your help guys. This forum is dissapointing sometimes. I'm making a big decision soon and I hardly got any replies. Right after I put up this poll someone posted that they cleaned their bike and they got a ton of replies. I don't get it.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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It is strictly a matter of personal taste, whether you prefer a shiny or flat finish. You know what you like the best, go with that.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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j, fatty looks sweet as is. i would stay with the vivid black to match the powder coating.

 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by J
What I'm really looking for are pics. I guess I should have titled this post differently but I need your help guys. This forum is dissapointing sometimes. I'm making a big decision soon and I hardly got any replies. Right after I put up this poll someone posted that they cleaned their bike and they got a ton of replies. I don't get it.
I'd vote twice if they'd let me Ya gotta face facts some people don't like black. Flat or vivid. Dont no what wrong with'em best color out there.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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personally i would go with the '62 tank nameplate (der very right one you posted)
though with denim black the udder one might be cooler)
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Lundee
I'd vote twice if they'd let me Ya gotta face facts some people don't like black. Flat or vivid. Dont no what wrong with'em best color out there.
like Ford said "you can pick any color you want as long as its black"
 
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Harley Orange and Black ....... like the Nightster!
 
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