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May 17, 2012 | 08:46 AM

#61

phanowel

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From: Tallahassee, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolverine423

Dump the Apes & the pipes as everbody has them....Find your own style - Every other street corner has that same look....

That is funny. And false.

I was just at a rally with 50,000 other bikes. Saw maybe 2 others with true dual fishtails (w/o hardbags), none looked like my 36".

(Sig pic is old...)

May 17, 2012 | 09:01 AM

#62

blksoftail

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If you leave the paint, whitewalls are a must.
I think everything else will work with that one change!

May 17, 2012 | 09:03 AM

#63

Malingerer

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From: OC,NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaghost

Ok...what's your guys' thoughts on doing the below this year?
Relocate license plate below brake light
Swap out air cleaner (pending if I can sell mine for a decent buck)
Swap out handlebars for black carlini flying gangsters (pending if I can sell mine for a decent buck)
Change grips to chrome
Drop the front end
Swap out badge on tank with the nostaligic HD badges
Swap out 39" pipes for 36" and get them PC black?

Mind you guys', i'm not looking to dump a whole lot more money into this year after what i've spend haha

I would not waste the time, effort or money on switching from 39's to 36's .You will not even notice the difference.

Here is a thought on the WW .Since you have new tires and wheels You can just send Tab (DB Tires) Your current tires and have him add the WW to them. That should run less than 2 Bills. Last time I checked I thought Tab said 75.00 per tire to add WW. Little extra labor for you and down time with the bike. But may be an option.

The new bars ,A/C and WW would pull it all together with out the expense of new paint IMHO.

May 17, 2012 | 09:09 AM

#64

maldito33

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Joined: Jul 2010

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From: Central California

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blk and Chrome

That is a nice lookin sled, if it were mine I would do chrome wheels or keep the black wheels and a single color paint job. you asked!!

I agree, too much going on, to me looks like your trying 3 looks, stock, black, chrome........

1) black it out
or
2) keep the chrome look

Who cares what I think, it still is a sweet ride and it's your's.

May 17, 2012 | 09:11 AM

#65

Redbeard719

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From: On the Front Range, CO

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaghost

I think before you go too deep into those mods (which seem low impact to me) you could spend just as much on whitewalls.

NC D'luxe is right. I think you'd be surprised at how much of an impact you'd make with WW's. Then, afterwards, take stock and see what you want to change.

Unless whitewalls are completed off the table ever for you, I think you may be chasing your tail. Ride the snot out of that bike, and save for the tires. If you had a poll, that'd be my vote.

(I think your list would be great stuff to do, but I don't think it will makeover the bike as you're trying to do. I don't see the impact being too huge.)

Good luck!

May 17, 2012 | 09:12 AM

#66

Malingerer

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From: OC,NY

No cost immediate improvements , get rid of the rear reflectors and (just noticed) whatever is on the front fender.

May 17, 2012 | 09:16 AM

#67

chap!

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Joined: May 2009

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From: ENGLAND

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaghost

As I said earlier, it's just crying out for its WW's! You can do all this & it still not look right!
Have you still got your old wheels? If so swop them back on, then send the tyres off your RW's to have the WW put on? Surely that can't cost too much? That's obviously if the tyres are still good?

May 17, 2012 | 09:18 AM

#68

suiii15

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Posts: 569

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From: Rhode Island

Think it looks good as is. Maybe solid color paint isntead of 2 tone, but why bother. I have never seen one set up like yours. For a minute I thought yoru wheels were alternating chrome and black spokes. Now that would be something.

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May 17, 2012 | 09:25 AM

#69

Da '04 RKC Kid

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From: NE ATL 'burbs

My 2 cents

+1 on the whitewalls comment. I love the look of your bike, but I would add the whitewalls and the headlight nacelle. Other than that, leave her alone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaghost

Ok...I am looking for some honest opinions here. The more I look at my bike and ride it, the more I feel something is off or doesn't look right. Just can't quite put my finger on it. So, looking for some advice on things i should change or add....let's hear em'

The only thing that has changes since these pics, is I took the reflectors off.