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Old May 11, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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How would you move them forward? They are mounted straight the tree...
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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I like them Jay.Agree with others they need a forward stance if it fits you.I knew some one on here would start cutting this bike up to give it the right look.Nice.
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by xjayx

82* at night? hot damn, i don't think we've hit 82* during the day yet. (thermometer in the background).. and everyone's saying move them forward but i think they look good right there, just dont know how comfortable they'd be. Definitely looks a lot better though.
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by HEMI Army
How would you move them forward? They are mounted straight the tree...
...i do like the look though...nice job!
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by HEMI Army
How would you move them forward? They are mounted straight the tree...
who knows..he may have a pipe bender in his garage and be able to put a little twist in them, then have to re-powdercoat them or something..
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by brettnbama
look good but need to go forward IMO

I agree about the tipping them forward some. But if this is where they are comfy than leave them here by all means. Cool bike.
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Kowan
Is the base of the stock bars "keyed" into the upper triple tree so they don't rotate under stress?
Yeah, I was told it is. How are the bars kept from turning? Just tightening them won't be enough IMO.
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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I guess if you put raisers on the trees you won't be able to see the speedo? Can you even put risers on teh trees? Looks good by the way.

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Looks great the blackline is growing on me maybe the wife needs a new ride =]
 
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