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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 24v
Your bike looks good. I'm not really a fan of axle caps though. I prefer flush mount.
I really like the paint on your bike.
Thank God for diversity eh?

Yeh I loved the paint too- House of Kolor gunmetal metallic with a very nice clearcoat. I was definitely stoked to buy it already painted like this.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by NOFUKS2GIVE
Looks great man! I'm also not a huge fan of axle caps but the overall look is solid. The blinker delete, black levers and mirrors really tidy up the front. Are you going to buy a real wheel to match? Lower the rear?
You know I thought about doing the rear wheel but heck you can't really even tell unless you look close. plus the HD rear wheel is a nice design anyway. I'd rather put $$ towards go-fast parts and suspension.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 08:33 PM
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BTW check with Steven anyway- he might have flush caps or can make them. I'd like to get some flush caps for the rear.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 24v
Your bike looks good. I'm not really a fan of axle caps though. I prefer flush mount.
I really like the paint on your bike.
When you say "flush mount" what exactly do you mean?
I need to do something about my axle ends showing.
PICS??
 
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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Firefighter0763
When you say "flush mount" what exactly do you mean?
I need to do something about my axle ends showing.
PICS??
Buy this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flush-Mount-...4118da&vxp=mtr

Or this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FBI-FAT-BAGG...ff438b&vxp=mtr

I have the second one on my bike, looks like this.



Any axle that is listed as 08 and up bagger will also fit the Breakout.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 24v
Buy this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flush-Mount-...4118da&vxp=mtr

Or this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FBI-FAT-BAGG...ff438b&vxp=mtr

I have the second one on my bike, looks like this.



Any axle that is listed as 08 and up bagger will also fit the Breakout.
Thanks for the info!
I like that look!!
How difficult was it to swap out?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 09:38 PM
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[QUOTE=LA_Dog;12942321]
Originally Posted by NOFUKS2GIVE
I'm finally healed up well enough for short rides. Today I noticed some feedback from the rear tire especially at full lean angle. I took a look at the tire while riding a noticed a moderate wobble. I didn't notice it before adding Shotguns but I can't imagine how that would cause a noticeable wheel/tire wobble. Has anybody else experienced this?[/quot]

hey glad to hear that- must have felt good being out on the bike. Are you sure you didn't have some dog crap stuck to the tire? LOL

Check ur tire pressure, and put bike up on a center stand / rotate wheel and inspect for any cracks or bubbles, missing wheel weights.

I can tell you the wide *** flat face of the rear tire will tend to follow road imperfections and you'll feel that quite handily. especially if the pressure is low even a couple lbs.

Hows ur front forks? the front suspension pisses me off to no end. really scary **** hitting bumps at speed (and even slow, for that matter). I gotta do something about this soon.
Sorry man, I just noticed that you took the time to respond to my question. I don't have any wheel weights on the rear wheel which I thought was unusual. Like I said there's a visible wobble to the rear tire while cruising down the street. It's not extreme but definitely noticeable. Just enough to bother the s#$* out of me! The forks do suck but that's not the problem, and they suit me fine for cruising around town. Let me know what you end up doing with yours. Anyway, I'll just have to stealership take a look at the rear wheel/tire whenever I take in for the 1000 mile maintenance.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Firefighter0763
Thanks for the info!
I like that look!!
How difficult was it to swap out?
Very easy.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2014 | 09:28 AM
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yeh saw that - nice setup. too bad they don't make it in black powdercoat.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by LA_Dog
yeh saw that - nice setup. too bad they don't make it in black powdercoat.
They do, this one has black caps. The image shows both, but it comes with black.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FBI-FAT-BAGG...cda9e0&vxp=mtr

Also, I don't know these ebay sellers, just grabbing links to give you guys examples.
 
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