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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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So I've been wanting to get a headlight bracket for my Bones but I can't really see the point in paying $150 for some metal. So I made a set. I took some scrap metal about 1/8" thick and drew out the design with a sharpie. I had a few designs but decided on a simple dog bone style, plus this would be easier to cut with a dremmel. I cut them out sanded them smooth and painted them with High temp BBQ rattle can. I took it out for ride yesterday and it held up well, it didnt shake as bad as I thought it would. I posted a few pics tell me what you think.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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good work trav....
your bike looks totally sick bro ive always loved your bones......very cool
 
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Nice handy work. Seems like it sticks out pretty far though. But it does look good and definitely better than paying those hefty prices. good job
 
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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very cool I like how it stands out on its own. Even though I like the smaller side light look better, it is sooooo much better than stock
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 02:39 AM
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Great job, looks good.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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Very cool, Travis, very cool.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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Looks Cool!
Good Job!

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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Nice!
 
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Good job my man. It's always good when you can save a little dough and still come out with a cool look.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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Thanks for the props guys. $150 saved to go towards lowering kit or lowering shocks
 
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