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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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Ok, so there really isn't a winter per se in South Florida however, I have a few projects that I'm planning on completing before the spring:

- New grips (stockers are just plain plain)
- Coil / Ignition Relocation (love the DK Customs product)
- X14iEDs (hoping they are as advertised)
- Figure Machines XLFlow-R4 to replace my beloved ham can
- HEAVY amount of polishing on motor chrome/aluminum

With kids, 2 jobs, and a hectic holiday schedule, that is probably enough in terms of scoot projects for now. Will post pics upon completion!

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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ericsnow954
Ok, so there really isn't a winter per se in South Florida however, I have a few projects that I'm planning on completing before the spring:

- New grips (stockers are just plain plain)
- Coil / Ignition Relocation (love the DK Customs product)
- X14iEDs (hoping they are as advertised)
- Figure Machines XLFlow-R4 to replace my beloved ham can
- HEAVY amount of polishing on motor chrome/aluminum

With kids, 2 jobs, and a hectic holiday schedule, that is probably enough in terms of scoot projects for now. Will post pics upon completion!

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Hey Eric.. the Figure Machine AC is very nice looking.. good choice..

We should get together and ride sometime.. .weather is soo nice!!!
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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I just did the DK coil/key relocation, and I couldn't be happier, gonna get a tank lift so you can tuck the wires? Either way, good luck and have fun! haha
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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yeah.....+1 to the figure machine A/C. The option to fully customize the face plate (at no added cost) really adds to the "making it your own" aspect of modding your bike...
 
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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Hey Eric.. the Figure Machine AC is very nice looking.. good choice..

We should get together and ride sometime.. .weather is soo nice!!!
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I'm riding tomorrow in the Bruce Rossmeyer Vets Day Run - come on out @ 7-9am at Bokampers!

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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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Default Of course I'm lifting the tank!

Originally Posted by poisonthesteve
I just did the DK coil/key relocation, and I couldn't be happier, gonna get a tank lift so you can tuck the wires? Either way, good luck and have fun! haha
Yeah - I'm anxious to do this one - I think it looks sharp & clean.

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Old Nov 10, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ericsnow954
I'm riding tomorrow in the Bruce Rossmeyer Vets Day Run - come on out @ 7-9am at Bokampers!

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Damn. I'll be working for da man tomorrow

Have fun. !!
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Old Nov 11, 2011 | 07:31 AM
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^^^go ahead rub the nice weather thing in, see if i care......******.
 
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^^^^ just because is 72 degrees, dry, perfect cloudless blue sky?... LOL!!.. bro... get your *** down here and let's ride!!! :-)
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Default Great Veterans Ride today!

It was a great ride today in South Florida for Veterans Day - don't hate on our weather!
 
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