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Old May 5, 2013 | 03:34 AM
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I would go with the red to contrast against the black trim of the bike. That said, remember - you may get the bike painted any color you choose or buy custom tins straight from HD.
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by fcsallan
Red but get rid of those God awful black mufflers.
Pretty much what I did... but blue. I hated the black muffler sheilds. That and remove the reflectors. (Rush slipons)


 

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Old May 5, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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--------- Black is Faster ------
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by dennyo
--------- Black is Faster ------
Are you guys trying to live vicariously through some track and field world class athletes?
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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And get the chrome CVO wheels.
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Kowan
Are you guys trying to live vicariously through some track and field world class athletes?
________ ........
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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:icon _laugh:

LMAO KOWAN
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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RED! It stands out and the red paint with the black parts on it just looks tough.
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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I like both, but I would have to go with black. If I was to repaint mine it would be cream with green trim.
 
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Old May 5, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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Black. NO WAIT... Red! NO WAIT... Black. NO WAIT... Red. NO WAIT... Black. NO WAIT... Red. NO WAIT... black. NO WAIT... RED. No wait... black.

Fuuuuk it. You decide.
 
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