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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 07:09 PM
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Looks much better. You did good.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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Looks bad @ss!
 
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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Very nice!! Breakout would be my next choice in bike
 
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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Nicely done.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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looks like it went lower at least one inch
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bike needs a touch o red though LOL
 
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 10:43 PM
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That thing looks awesome !! Good job
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by P_RsBO
I just got done installing a set of progressive 422s. I am not sure exactly how much I lowered it, but I'm guessing around 1 inch. I never measured before I began. It was fairly easy to get this done. I messed with the preload several times. I started with 2 turns from full soft, then I did another 1/2 a turn and then went back 1/4 turn. I think this will be the best setup for me at 195lbs.
P_RsBo: What powder coat did you go with on the fender struts- Is that matte black finish? Looks good.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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P_RsBo: What powder coat did you go with on the fender struts- Is that matte black finish? Looks good.
That is actually black plasti-dip. Thanks!
 
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nice bike, the progressives are great, im happy with mine
 
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