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Feb 26, 2013 | 04:36 PM

#11

SoCalSoftailSlim

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This is not an insult. Really dig your bike. But wouldn't a SS be worth almost as much as the rest of your ride?

Just seems contrary to the rat concept, is all, IMHO. And that's one really cool looking rat.

Feb 26, 2013 | 05:39 PM

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Midgard

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Originally Posted by SoCalSoftailSlim

This is not an insult. Really dig your bike. But wouldn't a SS be worth almost as much as the rest of your ride?

Is this a joke?

Feb 26, 2013 | 05:51 PM

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deedee4150

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Is this a joke?

Probably.....i dont think he really looked at the bike or what else has been done to it..

Feb 26, 2013 | 07:48 PM

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Midgard

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Originally Posted by deedee4150

Probably.....i dont think he really looked at the bike or what else has been done to it..

I do not think he was kidding, he just didn't look at your bike for more than 2 seconds

or he would have seen all the customization you have done.

Anyways - nice bike. You just need to lower it. Even if you just use lowering bolts in the rear and set shocks how you like them and maybe a 2" drop in progressive kit up front

Feb 26, 2013 | 10:02 PM

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SoCalSoftailSlim

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Ya. Sorry bout that. I was at work and could only take a quick peek.

Feb 26, 2013 | 10:07 PM

#16

klf33

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422 is good and a set of Pirellie Night Dragon will make a night and day difference in handling.

Feb 27, 2013 | 03:55 AM

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Warp Factor

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Originally Posted by Midgard

Anyways - nice bike. You just need to lower it. Even if you just use lowering bolts in the rear and set shocks how you like them and maybe a 2" drop in progressive kit up front

It looks like the bike is set up with cornering clearance in mind, and he wants to improve the handling (which to most people means turning), so lowering would probably be going in the wrong direction.

Feb 27, 2013 | 11:39 AM

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Midgard

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Originally Posted by Warp Factor

I'm not telling him to slam his bike I was talking 1.5- 2"

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Feb 27, 2013 | 11:52 AM

#19

UT-rckr

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I did the 422s for half a season and then took them off and did the SS. Save yourself some coin in the long run and do the SS. It's worth riding the hooker for another season while you save for the SS.