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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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I agree with the racing numbers...muted colors maybe
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Just wondering did you consider the glossy finish?

The bike looks good.

I all ways wondered what the nightster would look like with those wheels.

Keep up the good work.

Enjoy your HD!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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ive been cutting out a harley sticker and i am going to use the backing to it and i already almost had to start over twice cause of cutting
i couldnt tell you what the horsepower gains were but they were decent
i wanted the flat paint look dont have to worry about any scratches and if i want the glossy look i still have my stock black tank and fender
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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I love the semi-gloss and flat styles...I think with those "racing stripes" that you need a couple slashes like the Corvette GS or a number in a circle or somthing like that...

Cant wait to see what you come up with.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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what do you mean by the corvette slashes
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Like the stripes, keep up the good work.....
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by bull346
ive been cutting out a harley sticker and i am going to use the backing to it and i already almost had to start over twice cause of cutting
i couldnt tell you what the horsepower gains were but they were decent
LOL, I bet you got some decent HP gains from a sticker! man I have to add more!



probably not how you meant it, but run on sentences make it have a different meaning hahaha
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Looks good so far.
but you need just something simple on the oil bag and batt tray.
it dont take much to set it off.
just a ideal= glue a old silver dollar coin there?
or some shell casing there? (bullet)
in all just make it yours
Ride Safe
 
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I say pinstripe a bar and shield on the oil and battery covers. Paint looks good, I like old school looks and nothing says old school like pin striping.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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I like what you did. Maybe Just the Harley Skull on the oil & battery covers using the same paint as the stripes.
 
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