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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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I finally got my 48...

Managed to get a few things done over the last few days but there is still plenty to do to now make it a bit more original. And yes, the good looking orange deflectors will not be staying on.

Let us know what you think... I am ready for the knockers!
 

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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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Congrats, I love my 48. I have a laundry list of stuff to do as I'm sure you do as well. Are you speaking of the reflectors on the front forks and if so have you looked to see how they come off? You installed lowering blocks too I see?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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Nice looking scoot.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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Thanks. I've got the Burly 10.5" on there at the moment until the 970's arrive. It's come up looking pretty good with the HD LED rear fender I bought. I was worried about a bit of rubbing with the LED brake light across the lip adding another half inch to the bottom of the fender but its all good.

I actually haven't had a look at look at the reflectors. I heard a rumour they were a pain to get off now and it's not just a stick on. I stopped for ten minutes to get these photos and haven't been off it long enough apart from that to have a good look!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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That's a good looking scooter!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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What is the make of that swingarm bag? and do they make a right side? Been looking for a swingarm bag that has both sides.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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Congrats on a bad @ss ride. You have it looking good already.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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What is the make of that swingarm bag? and do they make a right side? Been looking for a swingarm bag that has both sides.
It is the HD one and it fits real well and you can buy them for both sides. Comes in tan as well.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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I have had a few PMs asking about different things on the bike so I thought I would post some more info up...

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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Very nice set of mods.
 
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