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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:21 AM
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Hey guys, here's how my bike looks now..
still want to do a couple things but the vision is almost complete.
Tell me what you think.
Here's whats been done....

Drag bars
Avon air cushion Grips
4.5 risers
Turn signal relocation
2 in Tank Lift Kit
Mirrors Flipped
Speedo Relocation
Custom Indicator lights Relocation
Forward Controls
883 Iron Mags powdercoated Black
Mustang Solo Seat
Progressive 412 Shocks
Rev-Tech DFO Fuel Pack
Custom Stage 3 air cleaner with K&N
Andrews Cams
Vance & Hines Short Shot Exhaust
Big City Thunder Baffles
Engine Rocker Boxes, Pushrod Tubes, Pushrod Blocks, Engine Case Covers, Primary and Derby Covers all Powdercoated
Engine Block painted with Harley Texture Black Paint
LaRosa Solo Bag
Custom one of a kind License Plate Bag
Headlight and gas cap painted (black)
leather upper fork covers...not shown
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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wow, nice job man, i dig it.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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The color scheme of your Nightster is my favorite. Nice job man!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Not my style and still very very nice IMO.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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The orange accents are a tad overdone, but it still looks awesome. Nice job!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Looks awesome man I like the orange looks really cool
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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I agree with streetfighter. That's a lot of orange. But it's your bike not mine and i can still can appreciate the custom work to "make it yours." Good job.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Way too much orange for my taste but I appreciate your vision.
 
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Right there.
 
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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Good job bro i like it!!!
 
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