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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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Great thread !!


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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Trickslim12
i think i may go with forward controls and a small tank lift if i ever get the money saved( or get my bike from back from the shop )
Some ape hangers and forward controls would be nice. When you get the mods done you better post picts dude..
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Would that be forward forward controls ??


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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Goldtop Dude
Would that be forward forward controls ??


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pretty much.. ha..
 
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just made a post about it but here's a preview of what my slim is transforming into
 
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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has anyone thought of doing a tank lift on their slim? Im really considering it
 
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Those apes are ridiculous lol holy crap trick
 
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Originally Posted by Waylenlee
pretty much.. ha..
I think I would like some forward forward controls, as I'm 6' 5"----

My daddy long legs need room!

Also, I would like to increase lean angle just a bit if possible--

Guess that would be up and out--


Btw, thoses apes are insane !!

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Originally Posted by Trickslim12
just made a post about it but here's a preview of what my slim is transforming into
Bars look great man.. Thats a nice shop..
 
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I wish the shop was mine but its one of the many shop areas of Zion Harley Davidson...they've got a setup
 
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