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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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Try it man 4 easy bolts and it's off. Not sure if it will look right on your type of bike but hey try it out.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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I've run mine both ways , didn't notice any difference in the handling
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Put a fork brace on it and don't worry about flex. It's the trash & water that will bother you. Damn sprinklers aimed at the street.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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LOL I try to avoid water now... don't wanna get it dirty.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Took mine off a few weeks ago - I have not really noticed a difference in handling. Might get a RSD fork brace anyhow, as a few others have said they helped, plus they look good lol.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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Took mine off a few weeks ago - I have not really noticed a difference in handling. Might get a RSD fork brace anyhow, as a few others have said they helped, plus they look good lol.
Man, yours looks nice!!!

I am really curious now how mine will look being that it isnt black. All of the ones I have seen that have removed it have been black.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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My 03 Night Train. took the front fender off and have never looked back. not much rain in the AZ either. I think puttin the fork brace on is a waste. if you're goin for the clean look, that's not gonna achieve it.

 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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My 03 Night Train. took the front fender off and have never looked back. not much rain in the AZ either. I think puttin the fork brace on is a waste. if you're goin for the clean look, that's not gonna achieve it.

Man, love that!

Ok, done deal... I'm taking mine off in the next few days to see how it looks. I just can't resist. hahahaha I won't use the fork brace, I like the look without it.
 
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Man, yours looks nice!!!

I am really curious now how mine will look being that it isnt black. All of the ones I have seen that have removed it have been black.

Thnx ghoti.

It will look good - dont worry, and if you really dont like it - it only takes 5 min. to put it back on.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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Thnx ghoti.

It will look good - dont worry, and if you really dont like it - it only takes 5 min. to put it back on.
True. I may even do it tonight.

Btw...did your NT come with the spoked rear wheel? I really want to find a spoke rear but not sure where to look yet. Mine is the 200mm tire.
 
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