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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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bad *** bike bro! I wish I could get the fat front tire on my 1200XL C. That may be a project for this winter
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Looks awesome!!

Love this look http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/JdmFerio92/6.jpg!

In for rear tire pics!
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Looks great. Like a whole different machine. Well done
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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Question for you. I too raised tank 3". Do you ever get surging or hesitation at low gas? Every time I'm at like 1/2 gas. And I throw down the hammer the engine will sputter then suddenly kick in. I think it's the tank lift
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Also check out spring struts by spitfire cycles if you love the clean strut look but want a more forgiving ride. I have an extra set for sale for 60$ if interested
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Nice work, like the look!
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Yeah awesome job man ..looks great! I too would like to see pics from the rear of that tire!
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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Nice! No way could I go with struts! I'm too damn old for that and too much **** hurts!! Haha! Gotta love that clean look of em though!
 
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Well since everyone seems to be curious about the tire and such i decided to just dig up all the pics i have and post them.

As for any kind of riding the bike only has 10 miles on it and is still not registered so i havent really taken it anywhere so i will never be able to tell the difference between the 150 and the 170.

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Thats all I can find right now, its been awhile since i plugged in my iphone, but i think thats plenty ha.
 
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Looks incredible! What brand of tires are you running?
 
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