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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 06:29 PM
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Thanks everyone

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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 08:07 PM
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Looks good, i went with the same bars just at 1.50 size
 
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 11:14 PM
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I only asked why one thickness over the other to learn. I see what you are talking about. I don't know if I would go with that choice but they do look really good on the springer front end. I have been wrong when it comes to apes for a very long time now.

It is a classc example of passing judgment on something that I had no real first hand experience with. The bike I now have and ride will probably be my last bike unless I hit the lottery or other wise were to win one or any other way of wishful thinking.

I don't know how or what makes this true to me but those 2 mods, suspension and apes, makes riding for me so much more fun. I have had some major mods done to my bike and out of all of them those are my 2 favorite.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 11:39 PM
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Looks perfect, all I gotta say is white walls
 
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 11:59 PM
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Looks awesome!

I love Carlinis too!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tbonetony06
I only asked why one thickness over the other to learn. I see what you are talking about. I don't know if I would go with that choice but they do look really good on the springer front end. I have been wrong when it comes to apes for a very long time now.

It is a classc example of passing judgment on something that I had no real first hand experience with. The bike I now have and ride will probably be my last bike unless I hit the lottery or other wise were to win one or any other way of wishful thinking.

I don't know how or what makes this true to me but those 2 mods, suspension and apes, makes riding for me so much more fun. I have had some major mods done to my bike and out of all of them those are my 2 favorite.
Don't worry, I didn't take your question as judgment. I probably would have went with 1.50" if I had Telescopic forks.
Shotgun Shocks are my next planed mod. Just got to save up the cabbage and then hide the receipt from my wife.
My fingers are crossed for next winter.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 01:28 AM
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Well, like I said. Regardsless it looks pretty nice as is. IF you go that suspension route you will never regret it. Does your wife ride? It would make her ride a ton better as well. Maybe you can aproach it from that angle? I also agree, WWW tires would sizzle on your sled.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by tbonetony06
Well, like I said. Regardsless it looks pretty nice as is. IF you go that suspension route you will never regret it. Does your wife ride? It would make her ride a ton better as well. Maybe you can aproach it from that angle? I also agree, WWW tires would sizzle on your sled.
She does not. I don't like 2 up. I know I'm ***. But she has horses and I don't like riding them. So I'll just save my pennies. lol
I was thinking of trying out Shinko 240 Classic. I'm considering the WWW
 
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