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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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can't make up my mind on the 2012 deluxe if we should keep the rack and p pad on or off looks good both ways got some black chrome bolts to fill holes fender looks really cool but dang nab it looks good with the chrome rack also. help me decide should i just flip a coin ?
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Buy a fender bib and give yourself some options. The rack (as well as the PP) are easy to remove. The best thing about the Deluxe is how easily you can change the look.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Took my 2-up off (Mama don't ride), so the rack looked dumb. Took that off too.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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I like the full-boat look but that's just me . . .
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:05 PM
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Quick detatch rack gives you best of both, my rack goes on when the saddlebags go on,
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by thelawnmowerman
Quick detatch rack gives you best of both, my rack goes on when the saddlebags go on,
Let's see ...
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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Off! Solo (so low) is the only way to roll! Show off that long, sexy rear fender!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 04:18 AM
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I really bought the bike for Me, not others and I prefer being practical over looks every time while satisfying my likes and needs.

When I go solo I just take off the rear seat and sissy bar (QD) and put on the solo rear seat/backrest I made (Sig pic) as I still like the looks of her with the bags on and they do come in handy when U Need them.

U'll never get everyone to like the looks of Ur bike, Thats why so many in here just say U have to make her UR OWN...


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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 05:11 AM
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I'd say do whatever you like the best. Me personally, Mine is going to come off 2 minutes after I get her home along with the seats.
 
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