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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by kyle76
I have a set of those same white grips that came with my bike. Blech-White did not even work on them. The only thing that worked on them is SOS pads.
Bleach White followed by a Magic Eraser, keep mine pretty white.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by partlowr
I had to extend the lines, I didn't buy a kit I just ran some new wires, it was an easy project, less than an hour. The stock lines were only about an inch too short.
Did you end up replacing all of them, or just a few? I would think the brake lines would be long enough, as it sits closest to the middle of the setup... Thx for letting me pick yer brain 👍
 
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 09:50 PM
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We all have taste in Bikes, my Dealer actually tried to lead me into getting a 72, before I went for my 48.
I showed him this picture and told him, No thanks, the 72 is just not my style.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by OCDbikr
Did you end up replacing all of them, or just a few? I would think the brake lines would be long enough, as it sits closest to the middle of the setup... Thx for letting me pick yer brain 👍
I did not have to change the brake lines or clutch cable. I only had to change the wires that come out of the swtich housings, start/kill switch, horn, lights, etc.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 08:32 AM
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hi where did you buy most of your parts.. especially the chrome swingarm
 
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Old Nov 9, 2025 | 12:56 AM
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[QUOTE=partlowr;13887398]I just wanted to share a few photos of my 2013 Seventy-Two. I bought it brand new last year and almost have it all the way I want it. Installed a few new goodies this weekend and snapped a few pics.

Modifications include the following

Chrome fork legs
Chrome swingarm
Chrome belt pulley
Chrome battery cover and oil tank covers
H-D heat shields
Custom Chrome spinner knock-off style gas cap
White H-D spring mounted solo seat
Lowered with 11 inch Progressive shocks
White H-D grips
Polished front and rear brake rotors
Velociraptor intake/air cleaner
Vance & Hines Straight Shots slip-on mufflers
Vance & Hines Fuelpak tuner
Roland Sands Designs Vintage Apes 12"

I still have to switch over to all chrome hand controls and switch housings and a new mirror. Looking at some new footpegs but need to decide on which style I want. Also going to do coil relocation and wire tuck which is my next project later this month.

I am not usually a chrome guy but chrome works with the vintage look of the Seventy-Two in my opinion.











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Kentic Motors exhaust = Virtical twins or V Twins is the only pipes to run. Hands down, bar nun
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Old Nov 9, 2025 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jack Burton
Kentic Motors exhaust = Virtical twins or V Twins is the only pipes to run. Hands down, bar nun

Interesting first post on an old thread. Welcome!

Those short open pipes look like they would be obnoxiously and annoyingly loud.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2025 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by partlowr

Beautiful bike Definitely one of my favorite colors is the "72" line
 
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