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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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Heya HDF brothas!!

Been awhile since i posted but just wanted to say "Hi" after the Happy Hour at Hooters!!

Now to what ive been doin...
Just dropped in a 6-Speed Custom JIMs transmission that is close-ratio like my car ( wont mention the make cuz i think it makes me sound like a pompous *****, but see my sig )
and just pulled out the Andrews 26 and threw in the Andrews 55g woOOOHOOOOO!!!!!

No pics that are visually different, thanks to Performance Machine.. The rubber wore out on my grips I thought i would have to shell out $100 for new grips that i may not like, but to my much liked surprise, just $18 to replace the rubber at my local DS Dealer!


Now to a few pix with apologies to my "winter Month" brethren.. I really do look forward to your winter mods threads!!!!



Just wanted to say, after the 95 kit and the trans, cams, carb, and ign, woooOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Performance Machine Grips




YEAR/MAKE/MODEL...... 2004 HD FATBOY
FABRICATION.....CYCLEWORKS
BUILDTIME....18 MONTHS AND COUNTING
CASES... SnS
CYLINDERS....SnS
HEADS.... SnS
ROCKER BOXES.. Automatic Compression Releases by SnS
CAMS... Andrews 55g
THROTTLE BODY... Mikuni
AIR CLeaner.. HD/ KnN
ExHaust... Python
Ignition...DynaTech
TRANSMISSION.... JIMs custom 6-Speed Close-Ratio
GEARS...3.23
CLUTCH.... Screamin Eagle!!!!
SUSPENSION FRONT END.. Progressive Drop in dropped 1.5"
REAR: Shotgun Shock!!
WHEELS:
FRONT : BlackBike 18s wrapped with Metzlers
REAR: BlackBike 16s wrapped with Metzlers
CALIPERS: Galfer
ROTORS: ...Galfer
FINISH/PAINT: my new winter mod (welcome to suggestions )


ACCESORIES!!!!!!
DASH.. Dakota Digital
HANDLEBARS.... WildOneChubby 518s
GRIPS..... Performance Machine
MIRRORS... Licks (thank you DANSAX)
HAND CONTROLS... PM
FOOT CONTROLS..... Kuryakyn
FOOTBOARDS/BRAKE PEDAL...... Paul Yaffe
HEADLIGHT.... HD LED
TAILLIGHT.. Bright *** Lights!!
TURN SIGNALS... custom
LICENSE MOUNT ... custom...
SEAT... Lepera Bare Bones custom wrapped by CONEJO UPHOLSTRIES finest leather in HotRod Diamond Stitch!




Just wanted to say thank you to my "inspirational" rydes on this forum from Detroit, Hawaii, Texas, NC, Colorado, England, Chicago, Atlanta, my brothas from NY/NJ, Japan, Netherlands, Germany, Australia, and of course my SoCal Bros and to whom in the past we may have had our "differences." ..... "mate" LOVE TO ALL Y'ALL!!!!

After all this typin, my buzz is wearin off!! TIME FOR ANOTHA !!!!!
CHEERS, BROTHA'S... TO A GREAT WINTER MODS SEASON!!!! LOVE TO ALL Y'ALL
 

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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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Damm.you know how to live.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by J.D.1
Damm.you know how to live.
Hahaha!!! Damn, brotha!!! Thank you to your customer service to me and Mike at CycleWorks!!! I bow to you!!! Of all the mods I posted, your SHOTGUN SHOCK rules above all!!!! First mod I recommend to all my friends. I'll make it down to your shop sooner or later !!
-Jason
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Sorry!! I forgot last but not least my Canadian brethren!! Jose, Milty, and the rest that I will join shortly after the last election!
 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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Good times!!

Bike is looking killer ~ nice pics!

 
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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good times!!

Bike is looking killer ~ nice pics!

good times, brother!!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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Great looking scoot man!

What kind of camara did you use for your pics? They look great!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ghoticov
Great looking scoot man!

What kind of camara did you use for your pics? They look great!
Thank You , G!!!! I used a Canon T2i with a 50mm. Im just gettin used to this aperture, shutter speed thang...
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by socal yankee
Thank You , G!!!! I used a Canon T2i with a 50mm. Im just gettin used to this aperture, shutter speed thang...
Very cool! Again, great pics!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 01:05 AM
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That is one outstanding sled you built! Those pictures are magazine quality.
Cheers and keep them drinks pouring!
 
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