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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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Ok so Im torn here..Just bought the bike about 2 weeks ago, it came with a sissy bar on the back...I need some peoples advice......keep it on or thats gay! My sig Pic as it on the other pic, well you see its gone



 

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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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I don't know, I kinda like it. It sorta balances the rear with the front (apes). Rear needs to be lowered more, tho, imo.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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it was slammed when i bought it, I raised it up, atleast till I get comfortable with the bike
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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I don't dig sissy bars, that's why I have the mini (the o.l. insisted). But that one does look good with the apes.......... Your sled looks good without it too. So, I guess what I'm trying to say is........ Nice bike, man.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Not my thing
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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I hate to say it, but it's all about what you like.

I'm like Hoggy, I kind of like it, although, I've never been a fan of them except on old skool choppers or something along those lines.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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looks good either way, but do what you like
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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I think the bike looks better without it.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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I'm going to drop it off to the chrome guy to get it dipped, Its not chrome right now. So maybe seeing it chromed out I might fall in love with it. the reason Im asking is Im taking it apart this week to get it painted, And I need to make up my mind on getting the holes filled or keep them to keep the bar.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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One more point of view...I don't really "get" the reason for a sissy bar if you don't have a two-up seat. If I'm ridin with my girl, I always have the two person seat with the sissy bar...if she's not with me, the sprung solo seat goes back on and the sissy bar comes off. If you are trippin' and you need the bar to strap all your gear against, then I guess I get that. I'd take it off if you are going with the solo seat the majority of the time. Those apes rock on their own
 
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