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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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First thing was Rinehart slip ons before I left the Shop ! Now the Goofy foot pegs are next.. I promise to take pics tomorrow.. flipping mirrors I will checkout tomorrow.. Seat and Shocks will discuss later...
 
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 01:38 AM
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Stripped that horrible Forty Eight off the tank.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 04:39 AM
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First up was headwork, cam dont laugh I am over 83 now and still modding
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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Flipped mirrors and a #1 skull fuel cap medallion.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 10:03 AM
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Changed the seat to Mustang. Only rode the stock seat home from the dealer.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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Just bought my Harley last August. My very first "mods" were a Sundowner seat, windshield, backrest/luggage rack and swapped out the oil cap for the one with temp gauge on it.

My next "mods" are going to be better shocks and saddlebags. I am also considering the Figure Machine Rib Pegs.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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V&H Slip-Ons , fuel pak,S.E. breather
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Added OEM tach. Same as the dual gauge Roadsters.
 
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The very first think I did was take off the reflectors ... than the first thing that I added was ...new grips, still have them on there now ... cant believe it has almost been three years
 
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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First thing i changed was the carb filter,tail light assy and front turn signals....bought it used...since then....tons of changes
 
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