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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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So! It's been a while since I updated you guys. The Heartland kit went on in September and the pieces finally went to the painters sometime in October... where it sat for over a month. Finally got it back and started on the transformation.

So far: lowering bolts on the shocks, 1" drop. The bike is basically a rigid now, which I expected. I may go for the 422's or air ride next year... we'll see.

Street Slammer bars, these will be internally wired. Not sure if I have enough cable to do it, but if not, extensions!

Powdercoated front fork lowers and rear V&H SS cover. This had begun rusting last year and was only getting worse. I had to sacrifice the little V&H logo plate (it got powdercoated over...).

Towards the spring will be new rubber, probably Metzler.
 
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Looks really good! Cant wait to see the finished product.
 
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Keep that train a rollin'...
 
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I plan on it! With a sore ***, apparently.
 
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Hey man looks really good can't wait to see the finished product !
 
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Neither can I!

Also thinking of adding a KustomWorks front fender.
 
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Neither can I!

Also thinking of adding a KustomWorks front fender.
Just ordered one from Kendall Johnson,
 
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Looking good. That front fender should be cool.
 
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Lookin good! I think you should roll that front fender, it looks sweet.
 
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