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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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Forgive me if there is a thread buried somewhere that is related.

Rarely do we see folks like NCDeluxe do an overnight transformation....while most of us take the long road when it comes to evolving our softies. Going over some old photos, I came across a pic of my Lo when I first got it a few years ago. Got me thinking on how many community members bikes are still evolving since I first rolled in...and still today keep an eye out on a certain few waiting for their next mod.

Show us the before and afters!

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Heres mine...

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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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Somewhere around 2006. Bike stayed pretty much this way from new in 2005 until winter 2011/2012.



2013

 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Before--right after I bought it


After--
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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When first got it


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Old May 8, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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I love this thread. I didn't want to build a long drawn out build thread. All my parts on my ride are basically on and im waiting on my wheels...This build has been a while. I post here and the slim thread as soon as i get the wheels form hog pro.
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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Some sweet bikes here!

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Recent:
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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I've got wheels on the way. There're still 2 weeks out. Really wished this thread came up then came up then. Guess I can post later too.

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What is not seen from the pics is the custom tank bib I tooled from leather, and the black primary.
 
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Old May 8, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RIPbiker13
I've got wheels on the way. There're still 2 weeks out. Really wished this thread came up then came up then. Guess I can post later too.

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What is not seen from the pics is the custom tank bib I tooled from leather, and the black primary.
Damn... i have to say.... before or after they both look good...
 
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