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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 09:21 AM
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Add that to a nice white diamond stich seat and you have one hell of a retro mod.
Agreed. I've actually got a silver diamond stitch seat that I just haven't had the chance to put on yet. It's sitting somewhere at my work. Hopefully they haven't lost it. That should help I think.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 09:23 AM
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Oh and thanks everyone for the positive comments! It was a lot of work, but I'm very happy with the results. I took it down today to get it dyno'd and the mechanic thought it was a modded 72. I told him what it was and he thought it was the best looking custom ever!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 12:39 PM
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looks like a brand new bike! what a difference! nice!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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Love it! Nice job!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 03:37 PM
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Well guys, she was cool while she lasted, but I just sold her. Time for the next one!!
 
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You sold it? Your first post as on 7/31. So you bought, did a hell of a job modding it and also sold it within less than a month and a half?

I really admire the work you did on the bike but I would keep my bike for many years to come after I put this much blood and sweat into it. I seem to have developed some "connection" with my bike in the short time I have had her.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 03:31 PM
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You sold it? Your first post as on 7/31. So you bought, did a hell of a job modding it and also sold it within less than a month and a half?

I really admire the work you did on the bike but I would keep my bike for many years to come after I put this much blood and sweat into it. I seem to have developed some "connection" with my bike in the short time I have had her.
I did, yeah. I enjoy modding bikes and then reselling them. This is my 3rd bike in 2014 so you could say I've got an addiction. It was a lot of fun doing it and honestly the learning experience for me is totally worth it!
 
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Well ... that's explains it then. What is the next project you're working on? Your work is inspiring.
 
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Well ... that's explains it then. What is the next project you're working on? Your work is inspiring.
Agreed; I'm happy to watch your work do some learning from the sidelines.

Bike looks great, and your hard work really shows.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 07:07 PM
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Well ... that's explains it then. What is the next project you're working on? Your work is inspiring.
I'm not sure yet. I've been looking at Street Glide's, Electra Glide's, and Road King's. We'll see what I end up buying though. In the end, it's whatever comes up at a good price and is something I can have a little fun with.
 
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