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Old May 31, 2013 | 12:44 AM
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The word Softglide comes to mind. Awesome looking bike!
 
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Old May 31, 2013 | 10:48 PM
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whats with the 2 different colors?
 
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Looks good!! Try flipping the brackets around that will lower those bags I had the same issue with mine
 
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 11:58 PM
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Looks good!! Try flipping the brackets around that will lower those bags I had the same issue with mine
Dyna ..which bracket? The main one that the bag sits on ? or the U shaped adjustable one's?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Major downsides with these bags on is the extra width when you moving the bike around, but main thing is getting on and off the bike when your not used to having them there. Very easy to scuff with your boots!!!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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nice job, love the paint, the bike,bags,fairing nicely done n u still can rise cholo style when you want, same thing im gonna do but only with a rkc
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Thanks for all the positive comments guys... I'm real pleased with how well it turned out....You wouldn't believe how well it rides!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Nice looking bike, and I didn't think it was 2 different bikes. I though you had repainted it. It may not be my style, but I can appreciate a nicely put together bike. If you are worried about the bags scrapping once you get them lowered you might be able to fab up some sort of skid plate that you can bolt to the bottom. Then all you'd have to do is bolt a new one on as the old one wears out. I remember reading that some guys did something similar with floor boards using a bolt to take the abuse of scraping instead of grinding up the boards.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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yup i saw some skid plates online, or an air ride to raise it a bit when riding, n lower when cruising or parked,
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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actually i wouldnt touch it though doesnt really look too high would look sleaker and improve line but she pretty as she sits , good job
 
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