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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 10:49 PM
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I want something Old Skool and different and perhaps a 1 off but not necessarily. I don't have the tools or skills to work metal. I just want something I won't see on every other bike. When I see it I will know.
Call Matt Quinn at Pipeworx. He is a metalsmith. He can help you design, duplicate and fabricate anything you want.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 04:10 PM
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Spadafora Choppers does high quality custom shift linkage.


I had them make me one a few years ago and it has held up great.


http://www.spadaforachoppers.com/products.asp
 
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 06:33 PM
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I wanted something very personal for my shift rod. It is my own EKG tracing. (heart beat) It was made by http://www.tamarackmw.com/

They did a great job, were very easy to deal with and not bad on price either. It is the one on the bottom left. http://www.tamarackmw.com/tamarack_014.htm

Here it is on the bike:Untitled by T Davis, on Flickr
 
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Old Jul 21, 2016 | 07:41 PM
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Give it a try on making your own, find a friend that has the tools to help you. Made mine with a vise, torch and a welder.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2016 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by gbear
Give it a try on making your own, find a friend that has the tools to help you. Made mine with a vise, torch and a welder.
Nice.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2016 | 08:46 AM
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Sorry to hi-jack but what's the process of installing. Is it just screw on or measuring sides.
The stock aluminum ones are horrible.


Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 22, 2016 | 12:23 PM
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I just noticed an ad in a 2 year old magazine that showed DK makes some[they're a sponsor of this forum.]
 
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by harleyfiremedic
I wanted something very personal for my shift rod. It is my own EKG tracing. (heart beat) It was made by http://www.tamarackmw.com/

They did a great job, were very easy to deal with and not bad on price either. It is the one on the bottom left. http://www.tamarackmw.com/tamarack_014.htm

Here it is on the bike:Untitled by T Davis, on Flickr
i am digging that. different for sure.
 
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