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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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Default 2008 deluxe finally done

I tried adding an album but it didnt work so here it is.
I wanted to find the right balance of black and chrome without completely blacking everything out.
2008 softail deluxe
Samson 36" longtails
LA choppers 16" ***** F'ers
LA choppers risers
LA choppers seat
LA choppers rear lowering kit (bought 2000 heritage shock absorbers cuz the lowering bolts dont work on the new "Low profile shocks which come stock on deluxe)
LA choppers red springs (work perfect with the lowering kit)
LA choppers front lowering kit with Arlen ness dampers
DNA mammoth diamond spokes 3.5x21 front and 18x4.25 rear
Metzeler me880 tires 120/70-21 front and 160/60-18 rear
Klockwerks rear stretched fender, bought the smooth one and drilled the holes for the light and blinkers
Everything is powder coated except the tank and fenders.
Painted them black and on the tank did a charcoal with a micro sequence flake panel and outlined it with a silverleaf and lavender pinstripe. The leafing, pinstripe and lettering was done by Mike Lamberson
Feel free to ask any questions I'm sure there's something I'm forgetting. I did the work myself.




 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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sweet
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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That looks awesome. And I am not a fan of the black bike craze. But I can dig this one. Excellent job.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Very nice. How much did you lower it in the front?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Fellow Deluxe owner here and I must say,that is a beautiful bike and you sir are a craftsman. Great Job.Love that you left some chrome!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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That's on bad *** ride homie.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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Nice work! Lot of good ideas there.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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I can't stop looking at this bike. Digging the black and chrome triple lamps and taillight and blinkers. . Great job.
 
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Bad @ss ride man. You did an excellent job mixing the black and chrome...it is dark but balanced with chrome in the right places!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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thank you for the love... cheers!!
 
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