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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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Check it out, painted the forks, painted the mags, removed the belt guard, steel braided brake lines, tell me what you think,


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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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Looking good there. I like the look with out the belt guard. I think it makes the back end look more open.
 
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Looks good! What paint was used and method?
 
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Where'd you get the break line?
 
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Why does it look like a 4x4 in the rear?
 
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Why does it look like a 4x4 in the rear?
Because it's supposed to. Better lean angle. It's an S model. True factory hot rod.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Where'd you get the break line?
I got it on ebay, they were 20 bucks, pretty good deal, Ill tell you though, it was a pain in the *** to install, the brake lines needed to be manipulated which was pretty hard, But my neighbor and I and a couple beers got it done.

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Looks good! What paint was used and method?
Hours and hours of sanding and rattle can of rustoleum flat black enamel. The front wheel alone literally took me 7 hours to prep and paint.
 
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Because it's supposed to. Better lean angle. It's an S model. True factory hot rod.
It is, I really want to get some struts for it, but everyone keeps talking me out of it, I will probably end up going with some burly or progressive springs to lower the rear end about 2 inches....
 
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