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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Keep Looking! Google pictures of your bike, put your bike info on ebay and look up parts etc. You have the possibility of spending so much money. On that note, it was recommended that I get mine running in the manner I wanted it (horsepower, tourqe, speed). Ride it for a season or two before I really decide on major mod's like paint or chopin it up(really expensive stuff).
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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My 09 1200C : Progressive shocks, stock Nightster one-up seat, 14" black apes, custom one piece sissy bar, Vance and Hines shortshots, AVON grips, blacked out taillight, lots of powdercoating, smoked lenses, flush mount gas cap.

If I could recommend one modification, I changed those chrome stock pullback risers and speedo clamp, and replaced with the stock Nightster risers and speedo clamp. With forward controls, my bars feel a lot more comfortable on long rides. Just an opinion.
 
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