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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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I've noticed a lot of people doing very extensive mods to 48s but leaving the stock paint-job on the tank. Is that not odd?
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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I like the stock paint on them, I have a Big Blue Pearl 48 tank on my Nightster and the paint has a really cool look to it as is.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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Not me....it was one of the first things I wanted to change.

 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 12:38 PM
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I purchased my 48 for the front tire and the peanut tank. I just wish the forty-eight on the tank stood for MPG's.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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I can't imagine keeping that horrible logo on the tank, it has nothing to do with the look and style of the bike. I don't understand how a bike inspired by the 40s is shipped with a tank inspired by the 80s. Stripping the paint was mod #1 for me and I did it in the first week.

 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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I can see if you want a bike that looks like something from the 40's then the look of the logo would be wrong.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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changing the tank instantly decrease the value of the bike since that's what people look first. I know because i'm trying to sell my 48 right now with a stripped tank. LMAO.
 
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The right buyer will appreciate it.
 
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What methods did you guys use to strip your tanks?
 
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What methods did you guys use to strip your tanks?
I find that alcohol and low self esteem tend to work
 
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