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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Whatever you do, make it your own... Everyone wants a unique ride.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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if you want that thing to look rugged than all you need is a little rattle can and say goodbye to your chrome
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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why ape hangers of course!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Danny D
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You can lower the back yourself for free and see how you like it. Factory shocks are adjustable. Also most HD dealers carry a Brawler seat which is inexpensive and they might let you try it out in the parking lot of for a 10 minute ride. I really like mine.
What kind of pipes are these?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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Lower it-drag bars-if you like loud then BCT baffles-floorboards and go from there.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:33 AM
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sounds like U've done more than most in here have..
 
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A Nacelle adds dramatic change to the front end — like a freight train

and take the license plate off the fender....

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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Danny D
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You can lower the back yourself for free and see how you like it. Factory shocks are adjustable. Also most HD dealers carry a Brawler seat which is inexpensive and they might let you try it out in the parking lot of for a 10 minute ride. I really like mine.
Is it a hard job to lower it yourself for a novice wrench?
 
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Message Deleted. Tried to ask a specific person a question about their bike but I didn't get it posted in the correct location and I am not finding yet a way to simply delete original .

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