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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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Thanks for the report. I'm ordering mine in a few weeks.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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Damn it's cold out there, the thingsI do for you guys!

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Looks like you smoked a few butts while installing them.Just playing around bike looks awesome.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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hahahahahah 20 minute install,,,,,,,, uhhh that'd be 'bout 4 smokes! hahahahahahaha
Thanks, I got a lot to live up to around here! Can't be representin' Sportys with no junk!
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Looks like you smoked a few butts while installing them.Just playing around bike looks awesome.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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One of the best looking bikes I've ever seen - Let alone one of the best Sportsters.

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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looks good. the suspension was one of the first things I changed on my bike. I did that early spring last year, and I also ordered mine from Chris (owner of trak tek). if you really want to see a big difference ya should do your forks also. well enjoy those great shocks.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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One of the best looking bikes I've ever seen - Let alone one of the best Sportsters.

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looks good. the suspension was one of the first things I changed on my bike. I did that early spring last year, and I also ordered mine from Chris (owner of trak tek). if you really want to see a big difference ya should do your forks also. well enjoy those great shocks






Thanks guys!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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have you done anything with your fork at all, or are you planning to. heavier oil? progressive springs?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Not a thing. Stock as a Nun. If anything I would like to raise the front an inch or so.
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have you done anything with your fork at all, or are you planning to. heavier oil? progressive springs?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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******,
any thoughts about doing the front springs also with the progressives. the kits are pretty inexpensive. haven't done mine yet but that's my next mod.
 
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