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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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that turned out sweet
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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I like the new build, and please do not take offense, I preferred how it looked before
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Everyone is welcome to their own opinion.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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hey chop your build turned out great! only thing id do different would be some apes, great work......
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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I really dig how it turned out, just enough green to highlight the bike. Now are you going to run out to the nearest sportbike hangout and get one of those Monster Energy sticks to slap on her lol j/k j/k Best Wishes, can't wait to see the pinstriping. -Joe
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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Some thoughts are brewing for the stripping/graphics... I will be sure to share pictures when its finished.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Sick homie! Love the hard tail! Been playing around with the idea of doing it to mine. How's the ride?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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Throw some rigid struts on your bike, if you can deal with that then riding it as a real hardtail is more comfortable. My bike is stretched 6 inches over stock length. So with that said, the longer the wheel base the easier it takes the bumps. It's not a cruising bike, that's for sure.
 
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