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Old May 6, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Can you shoot me your guys contact info in a PM? Looking for someone to do a custom exhaust similar to yours.
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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What is your rear tire?
 
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Old May 7, 2010 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by moto monkee
After 3 months, "The Good Son" is finally finished. St the battery cover that fell off and got run over by a car after 1 mile test run. Is there a remedy for this? The factory plastic clips just suck. .
Mine came loose on a ride back fom a service i managed to hold it in place with my boot untill i could pull over.Solution I drilled a small hole in the top of the cover where it gets covered my the seat and now i cable tie it to the frame.Once seccured..Note tell the mechs this that are going to service the bike before they try.. and break somthing.H
 
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Old May 7, 2010 | 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Gpsjr10
What is your rear tire?
The front and rear tires are Pirelli MT66 Route. They are really great tires, I love them.
 
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Old May 7, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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sick bike!
 
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Old May 8, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Awesome bike brotha!
 
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Old May 8, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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I'd like to see some pics of how you mounted the coil. Killer ride!!!!!
 
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Old May 8, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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Here is "The Good Son" at it's final look. I spent 3 hours cleaning up the wiring, replaced the broken speedo holder, put on the Lick's solo bag, added a motocross style one way gas cap valve, decal, and I just need to powder coat the new battery cover. Oh and get this thing registered...free advertising for Bartel's to keep the cops away.
 
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I'd like to see some pics of how you mounted the coil. Killer ride!!!!!
I used the stock choke bracket. You can see in the pics above. Let me know if you need a close up.

I went on a 128 mile ride today and hit about 90 on the FWY. The bike did great for it's maiden voyage. The seat was really comfy, I would buy a seat by Mothroad Customs again. The tank...oh, the tank was about 2 gallons and was rough in stop and go traffic...ate gas like a fat kid eats cake. At cruising speed or full throttle, it was perfect.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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the bike looks really good. although im not quite sure i like the fender strut/sissy bar. the fender, in my opinion, is too short for that application. other than that, its a good lookin ride. now enjoy it.
 
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