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Old May 5, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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Dude,where's the build thread/pics for this bike?
Here ya go...lots of pics of every step of the way from a stock 883 Low to the 1250 it is now.

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Old May 5, 2015 | 07:32 PM
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Good info, thanks.
 
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Originally Posted by DK Custom
Here ya go...lots of pics of every step of the way from a stock 883 Low to the 1250 it is now.
Nice work man.Gave me some great ideas.I'll be shopping your site as well.
 
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Nice work man.Gave me some great ideas.I'll be shopping your site as well.
Thank you.
 
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Old May 7, 2015 | 08:57 AM
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I have tried 12" and 16" but settled on the 14". Internal wiring is a must.
 
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Well I can't say how hard it is, I did it the easy way and bought it like that, but I can say, they make the bike so do it!! 14" BTW
 
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