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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 01:00 AM
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 01:03 AM
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there's a merlot 11 deluxe sitting on a local dealer's showroom floor.

i'm YAY close to riding my dyna in and making the trade.

nice choice of bikes!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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Congrats! The Deluxe is a sweet ride.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 02:02 AM
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there's a merlot 11 deluxe sitting on a local dealer's showroom floor.

I'm yay close to riding my dyna in and making the trade.

Nice choice of bikes!
bro your dyna is clean !!!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by toastman
there's a merlot 11 deluxe sitting on a local dealer's showroom floor.

i'm YAY close to riding my dyna in and making the trade.

nice choice of bikes!
Yup, my same color. One of the prettiest colors I have ever seen and seriously, whenever I stop, people come up to take a closer look. Don't know if you have seen it outside yet but it changes shades in the sun.

To the OP: Congrats on the new Deluxe, but around here...it didn't happen without pictures.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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Excellent Choice! Classic Harley all the way. Congrats on the new wheels.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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Im gonna get some pics up soon been to busy playing with my new toy !!!
 

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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A few of you have cleaned up the rear of the bike, What did you do to get the solo look, also I noticed a few have the plates mounted low, which brand did you guys use. Have had my 09 deluxe for a year and am ready to start the mods! Thanks
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by AK Fire Captain
A few of you have cleaned up the rear of the bike, What did you do to get the solo look, also I noticed a few have the plates mounted low, which brand did you guys use. Have had my 09 deluxe for a year and am ready to start the mods! Thanks
As far as the plate, I think most of the ones your talking about it made by softbrake. thats what I have and love it. Mounts right below the tail light. Youll need the housing and plate bracket, all made by softbrake. And if you want they have the plate frame that lights the plate. I opted to go without the frame.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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Welcome to the club. Now how about them pictures?

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