How bad does this look
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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Rhode island
yup hopefully I can get a piece from LePera and stitch it right over it
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
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Not to argue but the diamonds are bigger then on the seat.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Florida
I think it looks presentable (considering most non-motorcycle riding people could care less), but if you're like the rest of us, you won't stop until it's exactly right. I know it would drive me crazy.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2011
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Kozy I am sure they will make you a bib. If it was me I would just do their red stitching to match thread on a regular style...but if I had to do the checkers...I would keep it inside of the bib and not no run into the perimeter for a cleaner look.
My 2 cents.
My 2 cents.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
To possibly salvage it, die the red stitching on the bib black. The stitch creases will mirror the seat stitching, and the red thread will not stand out. Just a thought. Otherwise, into the sheit can... lol
fwiw - any of us who work on our own bikes have made mistakes or tried something only not to not like it.
fwiw - any of us who work on our own bikes have made mistakes or tried something only not to not like it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2011
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So true...I just did a $150 tailight bar blunder that looked like crap during fender mock up. Oh and a wimpshield that doesnt fit anymore...and so on.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Liverpool UK
I think you've pretty much already made your mind up Kozy, but for what it worth I think it would look better without it altogether, I had one on mine and I took it off.
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