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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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I dont know why it does not come like that? awesome job
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by driv3rx
did that panel come on your bike or did you buy it seperate?looks great,i have that leather one with the pocket ,that has begun to curl up after several times caught in the rain.
No, HD part # 71283-01

Originally Posted by CountryDeluxe
Is there a specific type of Paint you used. Ive used High Temp paint on covers but dont know what brand to use on cosmetic parts. Got any suggestions? Im gonna use the semi-gloss like you did, just needin to know what brand you used? Help is appreciated
In fact it was high-temp engine paint -- Duplicolor, I think. I used it because I had it on hand already.

Again, thanks everyone for the words!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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Excellent job, fits right in with stock console. I wish they would make a chrome console for cats eye dash.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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Looks Great! I like when people put up their ideas. Helps all of us out.
 

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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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That's what it's all about. Some creativity and nice details. Well done. Nice looking bike.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 01:46 PM
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That looks terrific! The Derby cover looks really great, too.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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really nice, I like it.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Nice

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