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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe_Brock
JC FXDWG...which shop in SoCal are you using? How do you like their work/prices? Nice ride by the way!
Thank you! Road Dog customs in Santa Fe springs, I think they're prices are reasonable and the work they do is great. Dealer wanted to take my eyes out for all the work I'm getting done.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Thread still going strong with a lot of bike introductions I see!

Groovy!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Sgt_Jim
i think i've read somewhere in this thread that there's either a paint or a plasti-dip or something that matches, i think Krylon makes something.. But now that denim is becoming more popular i've read in places that if you take a flat black paint, then hit it with a flat clear coat, it creates the same color.. if you've got a spare piece of metal laying around and want to experiment or something
I used Plasti-dip on my nacelle behind the headlight bucket. It is a shade lighter than Denim. Plasti-dip is cool stuff since you can just peel it off and their is no prep work. I might paint my lower forks with it untill I get some parts ready for powdercoat.

Originally Posted by SmokeyTN
I've never used it but a lot of people on here have said something about DuPont black magic powdercoat. Could probably search that and see what you find.
Thanks Smokey, that's what I was looking for. I did a search and some say it is a perfect match and other say it's off a little. Maybe it depends on if the denim paint is faded or not. When the time comes I'll give it a try.

Originally Posted by beasleyiv
Yep. John Deere Blitz black and the Harley Satin Denim clear is about a perfect match. The JD paint is heavy duty and the HD denim clear gives it the same sheen as the factory. The key is sanding very smooth so the paint lays down right.
This could be another option. I would rather get it powdercoated, but if this matches better, I could just rattle can it.
 

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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sadjf;aklsdjf still no word on getting my heads back yet.. found out my Arlen Ness air cleaner backplate was cracked, so i ordered a new one of those in black. yeay. Can't find my stock gas tank front bolt, don't remember where I put it..(the one with the tank lift kit is like 1/2"-1" longer, so can't use that one) and i'm removing the tank lift because i want my gasoline back. Which reminds me.. does anyone have their tank off that has easy access to their front tank bolt to tell me how long it is?

Oh, and if anyone wants a 1.5" tank lift kit (it's basically just 2 little S bracket things and a longer tank bolt), let me know. you're on your own for getting a longer fuel-crossover line though, because i cut mine to get the tank off without spilling everywhere.

Supposed to be really nice weather here this weekend too. Oh well.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Sgt_Jim
sadjf;aklsdjf still no word on getting my heads back yet.. found out my Arlen Ness air cleaner backplate was cracked, so i ordered a new one of those in black. yeay. Can't find my stock gas tank front bolt, don't remember where I put it..(the one with the tank lift kit is like 1/2"-1" longer, so can't use that one) and i'm removing the tank lift because i want my gasoline back. Which reminds me.. does anyone have their tank off that has easy access to their front tank bolt to tell me how long it is?

Oh, and if anyone wants a 1.5" tank lift kit (it's basically just 2 little S bracket things and a longer tank bolt), let me know. you're on your own for getting a longer fuel-crossover line though, because i cut mine to get the tank off without spilling everywhere.

Supposed to be really nice weather here this weekend too. Oh well.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-DAVID...8f2626&vxp=mtr

If you need I might be able to find my original tank bolt and nuts for ya, or get a measure for ya. Let me know.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Im bored so, heres a picture of my winter Harley.......
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Still debating on apes or beach bars
 
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 11lofatboy
Im bored so, heres a picture of my winter Harley.......
Is that the new fatboy sno?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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Its the 2012 model. Just as well be new, no snow last year. Cost me a lot of money to sit inside all winter and order **** for the bike.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by adamivon
Still debating on apes or beach bars
APES!! Go with the LA Choppers Tree Hugger bars! I love them!

But in the end, you need to sit on a bike (if possible, ride) with both bars and see what you like...then go from there.
 
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