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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 04:18 PM
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Think I'll name her PALOS (Pissy-a$$ed, Little Old Sportster). Love this bike, everything I wanted. Shown here with her stable mate - a 1979 T-Bird.



 
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Old Oct 15, 2021 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Midpegs
Not to mention the microscopic needles that work their way into your skin on contact . This has to be the most pointless customisation fashion alongside tank lifts and fender removal .
I did it to my car a few years ago hoping to dampen some of the heat in engine bay. Once the fraying started, the fiberglass just kept on cutting me up. Looks good only for a while and becomes PITA.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2021 | 05:06 PM
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The 2017 XL883N looks great in it's "Red Iron Denim" paint scheme.
 
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2005 Sportster 1200 Custom. Added a passenger seat. Possibly looking for a batwing fairing next.

 
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Washed, polished & waxed for the winter.


 
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Old Oct 24, 2021 | 08:58 AM
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PALOS I likey! Laced wheels, tach & speedo, battery in more accessible location. Watch for vibration issues . Nice nice nice!
 
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