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just finished up some work..thought i would post for all to see

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Old May 3, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Looks good. Im curious how you mounted the light. Did you machine a mounting hole?
 
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Old May 3, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sajackson
Looks good. Im curious how you mounted the light. Did you machine a mounting hole?
i had it done at hd, but they drilled a hole into the triple tree and attached a mounting bracket to that, and the light attached to the bracket. with this prticular light i had to get a mounting bracket that extended the light forward about an inch because the light is so deep that it didnt fit between the forks.
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Dig the headlight
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by anthayden24
Hey yall, just got the bike back from the shop...put on some new grips, bars, risers and a new bullet style headlight. just wanted to put it up here so yall could see and lemme know what ya thought....

**i also now have black 2" risers, the stock headlight assembly, the stock handlebars, and the stock throttle/brake/clutch cables if anyone is looking to buy them off me....if so- just pm
Looks good, just curious is that a lock on the seat?

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Old May 4, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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thanks brotha...im pretty excited about the new work so far...

it is indeed a lock. the corbin seats come with a lock (i guess so people cant steal it?) but yes indeed you were correct.
 
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I like it! Have you considered removing the scrapers off the foot pegs?
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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I like it! Have you considered removing the scrapers off the foot pegs?
thanks man! i appreciate the feedback....in regards to the scrapers, when i get a lil more cash im most likely going to get some forward controls, and i am thinking about getting the black diamond foot pegs to match the new grips.

im not sure yet, if i don't get the forward controls, ill still swap out for the different pegs...i want to find a nightster and sit on it with forward controls, see how it feels ya know?

whattya think bout it?
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by anthayden24
thanks man! i appreciate the feedback....in regards to the scrapers, when i get a lil more cash im most likely going to get some forward controls, and i am thinking about getting the black diamond foot pegs to match the new grips.

im not sure yet, if i don't get the forward controls, ill still swap out for the different pegs...i want to find a nightster and sit on it with forward controls, see how it feels ya know?

whattya think bout it?
Take a pair of pliers and unscrew the scrapers - it's free!

Go to a dealer and ride a N (they have the "No Hassle" ride thing going on) and see how you like the forward controls. I'm 5'11" and it made a big difference for me.
 
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Take a pair of pliers and unscrew the scrapers - it's free!

Go to a dealer and ride a N (they have the "No Hassle" ride thing going on) and see how you like the forward controls. I'm 5'11" and it made a big difference for me.
yeah thats what I plan on doing....im also plannin on murdering mine out like yours (flat black paint). that will most likely be a project next winter so i can avoid missing the good riding weather!

when i get home from work ill pull the scrapers out and see how it looks
 
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