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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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Just finished the winter project... 2000 883C w/1200 conversion.

-Orange front/red rear L.E.D GEMS disassemble and custom fitted into the stock HD housing. Rear blinkers also act as tail lights. Smoked L.E.D tail light.

-1" rear drop
-Stage 1 scream'n eagle kit.. w/K&N fiter coming soon (fri)
-Chrome battery cover kit, aslo chrome fuse cover (not pictured)
-Fresh oil/spark plug change.

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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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Love the paint. Congrats on such a nice looking bike.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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Love the paint. Congrats on such a nice looking bike.
Thanks man! Now to the DMV to get her registered....
 
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Sweet look'n Sporty - the grey + chrome is awesome mix w/right accent of black. LED's are nice touch too - great job!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Sweet look'n Sporty - the grey + chrome is awesome mix w/right accent of black. LED's are nice touch too - great job!
Thanks! Im lookn for 2 chrome raised Harley logo's to 3M onto the tank. Nothn to gawdy, just the finishing touch!
 
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Looks really nice, I like the bars and stem.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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Nice looking bike.
 
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Nice! Love the gray and chrome as well. Some vintage tank emblems would look sweet.
 
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Very nice, love the color contrasts.

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Is your engine case grey and you've just painted the primary and points side covers crinkle black?
 
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