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Old Mar 3, 2025 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by vtchopperdude
Thanks man! 21 inch Prodigy front wheel and 16 inch 1.5 inch Carlini Gangster apes. Here's the full list of mods.

Vance and Hines Power Duals with Backslash 450 Slip-ons
Vance and Hines FuelPak 4
HD Screamin Eagle air intake
HD 21” Prodigy wheel/tire
HD Daymaker headlight
HD black flush mount pop up gas cap
HD black flush mount fuel gauge
HD black ignition switch
HD black saddlebag latches
HD black nacelle bolts
HD black kickstand
HD black horn bracket
HD black passenger backrest
Carlini 16” Gangster apes
Avon grips
Saddlemen SDC Pro Series seat with backrest
Dakota Digital speedometer
Custom Dynamics LED turn signals
Klock Werks flush front axle
Lyndall front rotor/pads
Hogworkz Pork Chop 1.25” saddlebag guards
Hogworkz 4-point docking hardware and magnetic covers
Barnett black cables
Marlin’s crown fork lock cover
FLO V5 floorboards
FLO V5 passenger pegs
FLO foot controls
Santoro Fabworx shift linkage
V-Twin Power AGM 500cca battery
Very nice man!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2025 | 07:48 PM
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A few pics from today now that it's warming up. Man I love a black and chrome bike!! Timeless and classic!






 
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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 03:24 AM
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Nice bike, but where is the chrome ?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Al 59
Nice bike, but where is the chrome ?
He meant black chrome 😆
 
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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 08:34 AM
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Style question to all of you: as you can see, I did quite a few mods which changed the look a bit towards a blacked out regular Road King incl. auxiliary lights, windshield and fangs. I love my set up, just go back and forth on the chopped engine guard. While I love it on a regular RKC I am not sure about how it fits my bike as it brings the center of gravity down while aux lights, fangs and windshield do the opposite. What do you think? Any pictures of similar set ups with eg. moustache engine guard or the regular one. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 08:41 AM
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I gots da chopped guard on my RKS. I love it! Adds a great look...
 
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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 07:06 PM
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I will say I've never been a fan but that's why lollypops come in so many flavors!!!!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 08:23 PM
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I agree with Paws, thumbs down on chopped engine guards. Go for the most protection you can. Plus you have room for highway pegs or extra lights on the full size bars.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 08:52 PM
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Of course you do...you & I have never agreed on anything on this forum. Those huge engine guards look awkward and very old skrewel. You ride for maximum protection...I'll take the low slung custom look every day. I ride for the classic Harley thrill/challenge. If I die tomorrow on my bike, I will die happy. I have hiway pegs on my chopped. Eeez no problemo senor...
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Old Mar 14, 2025 | 03:17 AM
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Chopped engine guards look good but you can't fit lowers fairings or soft lowers for winter or rain, that's I would like to do on my RKS...
 
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