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Old May 27, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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That bike is off the hook sweet! Nice job! Thinking it would look awesome with some clip-ons or a lower riser but that's just my opinion. I can't stop looking at the pics...bravo!
 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Damned nice ride. I can't wait to see where you go with it next...
 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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That thing is sweet.

I wish I had the equipment and knowledge to do a rigid build. Maybe eventually.
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by simmy711
That bike is off the hook sweet! Nice job! Thinking it would look awesome with some clip-ons or a lower riser but that's just my opinion. I can't stop looking at the pics...bravo!
I feel exactly the same way, that's exactly what I want. A set of oem risers would be better. I just need to take a break from spending. Anyone is more than welcome to donate a set of stock short risers or even a set of clip ons Just using what I got for now.

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That thing is sweet.

I wish I had the equipment and knowledge to do a rigid build. Maybe eventually.
It was a learning experience. I'm ready to build another!!! Thanks to both for the positive praise.
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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Damned nice ride. I can't wait to see where you go with it next...
Lots more to do, plenty of ideas left to complete. Taking a small break for now just to get some miles on it.
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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Cool! Glad you're going to ride it for a while. That is, after all, why we build them...
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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that's really sweet....excellent job
 
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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I have put about 2500 miles on since this time around with the build. I must say I love the bike even more than I ever expected to. I get positive attention everywhere I go, from women, children, elders, people into bikes, not into bikes... It's starting to get annoying I get so many people asking about the bike

Anyway, just figured I would give a little update to those that care. Bikes tins will be getting paint in the near future from a local shop that says he will have a 1 day turn around time. So I am very excited for that. Paint should make the bike much better and then the frame will be getting powder coated come winter when the bike gets tore down again. Here are some more recent pictures, hope you enjoy
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I decided to purchase a set of 1'' risers as my bike didn't come with them due to it originally being a custom. Swapped out the 3'' risers I bought and love the look/feel much better with the one inch.

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Not a huge difference, but I like the appearance a lot more. Will update after paint with pictures.
 
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Outstanding job, Just the kind of bike I dream about having. Even with the closer shots I like the 1" risers instead of the 3". However, the bike was beautiful either way.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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bars do look better lower
 
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