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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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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.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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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?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Midgard
Is this a joke?
Probably.....i dont think he really looked at the bike or what else has been done to it..
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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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
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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Ya. Sorry bout that. I was at work and could only take a quick peek.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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422 is good and a set of Pirellie Night Dragon will make a night and day difference in handling.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 03:55 AM
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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.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Warp Factor
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.


I'm not telling him to slam his bike I was talking 1.5- 2"
 
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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.
 
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..looks like your air cleaner's got a boner...
Howl, LOL!!!!!!!
 
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