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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Laser etched Derby cover, what say you? I haven't decided yet if this would detract from the simplicity and old school look of the X Bones. Opinions anyone.

 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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i think that looks bad A$$.... I would do it...
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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+1 pull trigger either one lose the white though in the pic on right(eyeballs)
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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simplicity what.
If this is what you like put it on your bike make it your own
I think I would lose the eye ***** just me
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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+1 pull trigger either one lose the white though in the pic on right(eyeballs)
Wow, I completely missed that and completely agree with you! Black eyes for sure.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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are U doing only the 1 cover?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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very nice
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 07:22 AM
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Nice.

I've been thinking of something similar. is the etching something you do, or are you sending it out somewhere?
 
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Originally Posted by Joe What
i think that looks bad A$$.... I would do it...
+1 that's awesome, I'd do it too.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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I just bought one very similar to yours. It's so new it hasn't been on the road yet!
 
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