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Old Jul 25, 2021 | 11:06 AM
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I'm getting there myself. I love the look of vicla/cholo bikes. In the northeast, I don't see a lot of the style


 
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Old Jul 25, 2021 | 11:14 AM
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My buddy is in the process of building his vicla it’s an 05 Deluxe. Shotgun shock coming and fish tail duals. He did the 80 spokes, chrome lower legs and apes this past winter. I love the look, just not for me as they handle like crap.


 
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Old Jul 25, 2021 | 03:47 PM
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Not a Vicla, not sure what I built.


 
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Old Jul 25, 2021 | 05:18 PM
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I think there are a number basic changes a person can make to their bike that lends to the "Style"":
  • Apes or beach bars
  • Fishtail Pipes
  • Slammed or Bagged Rear Suspension
  • Whitewalls
  • 21"front wheel
  • Swapping out non-chrome to chrome

Then there are a number of more custom changes people make:
  • Custom paint
  • Extended fenders
  • Front Air ride
  • Engraving
  • Neons
  • Custom leather
  • Diamond Cut Heads


But you don't necesarity have to tick every box to "Qualify" the style either.

Make it your own, thats the fun part. Build it small, ride it big!

I've thoproughly enjoyed doing mine, I've met a solid group of guys who share the same interest in style of bike. Mine is nowhere near 'done' but its a rider, I want to start a new project that is a little more showy.

 

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Old Jul 25, 2021 | 05:44 PM
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They all look the same.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2021 | 03:35 PM
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Love the look but its not for me. I do love looking at them on the rare occasion I see one parked somewhere.
 
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