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Old Nov 14, 2017 | 09:41 PM
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Figured I'd try and post some pics of my winter project as it unfolds. Before
Spent some time stripping it down on my one day off. So many wires!!!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 06:36 AM
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OK, I'll ask! What's your project this time? Further engine work, fresh paint???
 
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Or just a good cleaning?
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 06:57 AM
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I sure hope it is nothing to change the look. I would like to see more of the bike just the way it is!!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 07:03 AM
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looks like you got a little bored lol
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 08:23 AM
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Going to do a bunch of powder coat to match the paint. New bags/fender.heads and different cam's. Paint is still up in the air I'm playing around with adding some flake but it will always be that purple.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 08:31 AM
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I was also thinking about doing the legend front end kit but not sure.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 08:33 AM
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Or just a good cleaning?
I try to keep it clean but it's amazing the dirt you find when u strip it down lol.
 
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looks like you got a little bored lol
That's actually part of what drives my projects in the first place lol. Got to keep busy when it gets cold.
 
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Originally Posted by nobodyknowsme
I sure hope it is nothing to change the look. I would like to see more of the bike just the way it is!!
Out with the old in with the new. But in all seriousness I just want to make it stand out a little more without going over the top. At the end of the day it is a ride it like you stole it kinda bike.
 
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