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Old Nov 10, 2016 | 01:18 PM
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Can I ask what you did to get your upper tubes black?
Considering the number of posts you've been doing the last days in numerous threads asking for upper fork covers and fork boots this seems to be an obsession of your's
 
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Old Nov 11, 2016 | 07:26 AM
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Would be good to know who makes those fenders! Why don't you just measure your frame width?
Demon Cycles made those fenders. I measured mine to be closer to 13 1/4". Guess I shall order the 13 1/4 to try out.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2016 | 07:29 AM
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Can I ask what you did to get your upper tubes black?
Vinyl wrap!
 
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Old Nov 11, 2016 | 07:22 PM
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Very well thought out, beautiful job!
 
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Old Nov 11, 2016 | 09:14 PM
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Funny how that happens... Oh my butt. Then...

tried to sign ethanol free gas petition, link was not good, no submit button etc, I have 6 guys ready to sign up as well, in nj we don't have 1??????????
 
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Got a whopping 680ish miles on my new 2016 BO before a nail landed in my rear tire. Got a Metzeler 260 put on yesterday.




Metzeler 260



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Old Nov 12, 2016 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mattjohnsonatx
Got a whopping 680ish miles on my new 2016 BO before a nail landed in my rear tire. Got a Metzeler 260 put on yesterday.




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How do u like her so far? You'll notice quite an improvement in handling with the new rear tire.

Now you only need to get rid of that reflector to clean up the rear and lower her by 1"" to avoid cats hiding under the rear fender
 
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Definitely noticed the improved handling on the ride home, she seemed to respond quicker to my input but I'm not sure if that's a placebo affect or real world. Can you lower 1 inch without getting one of those air suspension systems?
 
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Got a whopping 680ish miles on my new 2016 BO before a nail landed in my rear tire. Got a Metzeler 260 put on yesterday.
That 260 went on there without any mods? I hate you, lol
 
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It sure did! =)
 
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