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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Took 10 hours over three days (researching and not rushing) and about 100 or so dollars in extra parts since burly 16in set was off a bit. Feel really good with the money i save and i feel like i really was able to learn alot more with the bike and get a little bit more comfy with moddin it out by myself. Thanks for all the input fellas.

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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Looks great!
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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Yeppers, lookin good and you feel good about doin it...thats a plus no doubt. Are you the little brother that let them sit in the recliner for 2 weeks before getting to them...laffs, messin with ya bro
 
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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Yeppers, lookin good and you feel good about doin it...thats a plus no doubt. Are you the little brother that let them sit in the recliner for 2 weeks before getting to them...laffs, messin with ya bro
hahaha no, but i am the one that said 350 for piece of mind rather than taking the chance , but decided to get my hands dirty. hahaha I did sit on em for about a week, but decided WTF like two days ago. Thanks!

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still gotta bleed the brakes..my shop buddy said a "power bleed" where you loosen then sqeeze then tighten...we will see
 
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Looks great.
If you have access to a vacuum bleeder it will make quick work of those brakes.
I use a mighty vac available at most Auto Zones.
 
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I wish I could tell you that it looks good, but I dont have permission to view the pictures?? wtf? is it cause I am new?
 
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I wish I could tell you that it looks good, but I dont have permission to view the pictures?? wtf? is it cause I am new?
sorry, dunno why you can't view.
 
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bars look good! what pipes are ya running?
 
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bars look good! what pipes are ya running?
im running toxic inc big rigs for a softail. wrapped em myself (which sucked cause of the fiberglass, but it looks awesome. i sanded down the tips cause i like that ole skool blueing look. beside that they come in flat, satin or gloss.

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