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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 01:55 AM
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nice job I like it better than the red .
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by QC
Nice job so far.
Nothing wrong with T-bars.
'Spose by 'big twin' I mean with the big, fat forks and tire and fender...
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 12:29 PM
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Lookin' good, also think the new seat will add to the look, clean's it up.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalSoftailSlim
Really dig where you are going with it. Just my biased suggestions:

Black out the fork sliders, black out the oil tank, and black out the handle bar controls.

Interesting use of heatpaint. You mean the kind used to paint BBQ grills and the like, correct?

I've used it on a few parts near my pipes. But my impression is it can be a little flakey out of the rattle can. I didn't prep anything though.
Yes its the kind you use on the exhaust and other hot objects, gave a nice "denim" effect
 
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 03:47 PM
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Diggin on it... thumbs up
 
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