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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 11:24 PM
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I'd guess Mike used a paint pen. Mike added chrome to his FXCWC at first. The increased speed scared him into to using the slower black...
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Kowan
I'd guess Mike used a paint pen. Mike added chrome to his FXCWC at first. The increased speed scared him into to using the slower black...
Haha yeah I'm with him on that one, and my sunnies aren't strong enough to deflect all the bright shiny chrome as I ride
 
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 10:59 PM
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i am a recovering chrome ho
i rattle-canned dem bars blak !
MUCH NICER
yes they are 16" w/4 " risers
i use the force when riding



 
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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cheeeet
CLICK PIC FOR DROOL team slowski blue LOL
 
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 11:08 PM
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the harley on tyre is done w/ magic marker in white
 
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by m i k e
cheeeet CLICK PIC FOR DROOL team slowski blue LOL
Oh **** **** back to the future!!

The flat black looks a treat on the rocker. Why is it rockers always go the bling route. Man if the cops weren't so bad over hear at the moment on bikers, I'd of ordered 16's too

The few jobs I've done with a spray can in surprised how well it actually turns out. Best bang for buck. You would of saved a fortune
 
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 05:11 AM
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Bam! Suckers are finally on. Found out all the wiring was about 2" short changing to these bars. They are about 3" narrower but same height then the chubby one apes, but that point on top must of some how cut it short. What a pain in the *** having to extend every wire haha
 
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 06:34 AM
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Looks great. Those gussets look like they could allow internal cables if you decided to go that route later?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Kowan
Looks great. Those gussets look like they could allow internal cables if you decided to go that route later?
Thanks Kowan.
I wish, they are just a solid plate. Thinking about getting some tidier looking hand controls now, they look **** in between the new grips and bars...where does it end
 
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Nice vid, Mike. Thanks for making me miss riding even more.

Ink: FYI, it NEVER ends. Trust me. The new bars look great. As for controls, another option would be The Grip Ace. It hides them altogether. Check them out here: www.gripace.com
 
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