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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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so i get the rear wheel off it last week with the anticipation of chopping the fender struts and relocating my electronics (some of you may have been bothered by me for information on accomplishing said task so thanks, at least i ahve the info for down the road) and removing the reflector crap, slam fender yadda yadda yadda....

the wife gets home in the middle of me doing this and says, "so i won't be able to get on the back?" i said, "well yeah but it's gonna be a rough fvkcin ride, we spoke about this remember?" of course she doesn't remember and to be honest i'm glad she told me when she did. needless to say i been accumulating parts for this, struts, seat kit from rich phillips, seat yadda yadda yadda......

so looks like i'm buying a buttybuddy (http://www.buttybuddy.com/seat_application_fender.asp) for her little ***. i did end up removing the rear reflectors that i had electrical taped cause i hated them so much and will be chopping and relocating the lic. plate (pics to follow). if interested in the seat kit please let me know. you can see that here (http://www.bikersaddles.com/shop/ind...&productId=112)

it's brand new, they retail for 250$ (on ebay for 225$) and i'll let it go for 200$ plus shipping if anyone is interested. well as promised, here are the pics of how it sits right now. added 14" mini gimps (routed internal), ness big sucker stage II and removed the crap from the rear fender. wire tuck and coil/ignition relocate are next. let me know what ya's think.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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To better assess the situation we're gonna need pics of the wife...?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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To better assess the situation we're gonna need pics of the wife...?
haha! i knew someone would ask! is she worth it?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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good choice on the butty buddy. i gots one for my lady and she loves it.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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I've heard great things about the butty buddy.

When my wife first saw the solo seat on my Nightster she had a puzzled look...then I pointed to the bike I got her & said now you have a WHOLE seat all to yourself!

Those bars are kick ***. I'm diggin it.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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bmxatv,
You mi amigo are one lucky dude. You have a very nice ride and one heck of a keeper for a wife.
Ride on!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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Bro, the bike looks great as it sits. Nice and clean. The big sucker looks so much better than the heavy breather.

Gotta keep the better half happy...
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by tweakin
Bro, the bike looks great as it sits. Nice and clean. The big sucker looks so much better than the heavy breather.

Gotta keep the better half happy...
my buddies all keep telling me the same thing, leave it alone it looks great. i'm just never satisfied i guess. keep them happy or quiet, either one works for me!

[QUOTE]=harley6six
bmxatv,
You mi amigo are one lucky dude. You have a very nice ride and one heck of a keeper for a wife.
Ride on![QUOTE]

thanks homie. you too and stay safe out there.

[QUOTE]=mreed
I've heard great things about the butty buddy.

When my wife first saw the solo seat on my Nightster she had a puzzled look...then I pointed to the bike I got her & said now you have a WHOLE seat all to yourself!

Those bars are kick ***. I'm diggin it.[QUOTE]

the wife has no desire to learn how to ride a clutch and deal with cagers and i don't blame her. thanks for the comments dude. the gimps took forever to get but man are they worth the wait.

[QUOTE]=austen
good choice on the butty buddy. i gots one for my lady and she loves it.[QUOTE]

yeah it looks comfy, the second she saw the video on the site she wanted one. best thing is it pops right the hell off!

happy new year everyone and thanks for your comments!
 
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Looks real good man! coming along nicely.
 
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so fresh and so clean clean! no but really that looks good. pretty wife!
 
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