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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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Why?!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 11:43 PM
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why?!

i'm just getting ready to tear down to install my carlini evils as well.

 
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 07:12 AM
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Because you will put it back together and wonder why there is a half inch of play in the cable. Then take it back apart, disassemble. PITA.

I did not expect anyone to actually ask why.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 07:19 AM
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Good luck.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Good Luck. I like the install in the parking garage! Been there a few times!!! lol
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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Bars are mounted. Wiring ran in bars
 
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 12:42 AM
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It's gonna look killer! What bars are you installing?
Im doing my ape install next week. Good luck with your job!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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Looking good star2nv! Cant wait to see the final product!!

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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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bike is done and back together
 
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Looking good. Be interested to hear how they feel while riding short/long distances compared to your other bars.
 
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