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Old May 9, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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Seems about time with all the modding done for the summer (haha). One pic each: When you got it and how is is now.

Here's my humble contribution.


Now (still WIP obviously):
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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Put those bags, studs and tassels back on...it's a Heritage!

Nah, just jerkin' your chain. Looks good.
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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The first day home, drove it 40 miles in 30 degree weather...and yes she is as cold as she looks...oh, and my wife was little chilly too


After a few minor additions, floor boards, exhaust ECT...didn't want to change to much since I think the bike was pretty sweet as is.
 

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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Not exactly when I bought it but it is before and after my most recent mods
Before & After Shots-first-pics.jpg
After lowering and rear fender work
Before & After Shots-finish.jpg
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:21 AM
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Before..



Currently...

 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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Nice, a vast improvement.
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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MUCH MUCH better!
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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And really now

 
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Awwww man....let's feed this thread. Fun seeing the transformations. Soon my turn.
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Who did your work?????
 
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