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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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"you need the white grips they look fcukin killer with that seat/bike"
I have to agree. Hot bike nevertheless
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ColinSiR
Im gonna go with chrome grips I think and a tan la pera seat of some sort. I hate the seat!!!!!! But for now its gotta do.
I love the white seat paired with white grips BUT... I would swap out the sprung seat for a white bare bones lepera


Like this but with green piping / stiching





Did you have some issues getting the reflectors off? looks like some chit got left behind



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Old May 9, 2013 | 12:15 AM
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I was not to sold on the pictures of that green until I saw it in person. It is fantastic. Love the overall look with that white seat. Well done.
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Midgard
I love the white seat paired with white grips BUT... I would swap out the sprung seat for a white bare bones lepera


Like this but with green piping / stiching





Did you have some issues getting the reflectors off? looks like some chit got left behind



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Yes the sticky crap was left behind, Ive been to busy to take it off. Now I gotta work on the dirtbike cause Im goin on a weekend trip! maybe next week!!!

I love that la pera seat. Never see it before. I wonder if they have a somewhat matching rear bolt on seat. Thanks!
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Suntower
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2. Front brakes are for queers... just take that thing off.
Classic advice! I can imagine the greatest upgrade to that heavy road king is LESS braking power.
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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loving the bike and what u've done with it!
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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Lookin' awesome......y'all watch out for those potholes now!
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Bike looks great!!
 
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congrats...very nice execution...brake line and seat...you're hooked up!
 
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Old May 9, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dynamick
Lookin' awesome......y'all watch out for those potholes now!
I just got back froma ride to leduc, the most brutal wind I have ever riden a bike in! and the potholes are stupid right now here!
 
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