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Stock Sportster to Retro Bobber - Step by Step

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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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Default Stock Sportster to Retro Bobber - Step by Step
Hey guys,

First off, I appreciate all the support, kind words, and encouragement thru this process. This forum proves invaluable! 5 Months of work, and she's finally done! As promised, I filmed the whole thing. Enjoy, and feel free to pass on. Here are a couple pix as well, and there are more in my album here at HDforums. See you down the road!

~NP

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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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man, awesome bike and love the last picture with the blurred background. Great Job!
 
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good job man!

for me, i'd go drag bars and non-white walls.. but that's just my taste.
i like it!!
 
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 01:06 AM
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good job man!

for me, i'd go drag bars and non-white walls.. but that's just my taste.
i like it!!
Very sweet, same feelings as gfburke on the bars and w/walls
 
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Nick,

Looking good!!!

Great vid and pics!

Gonna post some of them up on our site and facebook page.

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Love it. I'm debating going with whitewalls/apes myself.
 
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Great Job!!!!!!
I am really digging that bike!
 
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Very well done man. Great looking bike!
 
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Very sick!!! And that girl is amazingly hot! Lucky guy! Lol
 
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nice. and solid photos too.

I like everything but the apes, but I rarely like them anyway.
 
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