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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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Plain Jane that is, I am looking for some ideas to get rid of the plain black bike. I want an old school paint job, maybe some scallops or something Im thinking of adding either caddy pearl white paint, or an off white or something. Im up for ideas any body have any?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 12:17 AM
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I liked the black on my FLSTC but not the gray swirl. Having pearl black with pearl silver ghost flame painted right now. Hopefully not too plain, not too loud, but obvious custom and classy. Will post when mounted.
 
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sounds awesome keep us updated
 
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start looking through some bike picture threads on here, jockey journal, chop cult, xlforums etc. to get some ideas. your head will be spinning after that though trying to decide which way to go now that you have so many ideas. good luck and let us know your plan of attack.
 
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