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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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Has anyone tried the Vegas-Gunslinger style rain guard made of Diamond Plate? The clips look pretty neat. They do look a bit smaller than the canvas type guards.

http://www.vegas-gunslinger-motorcyc...in-guards.html
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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I run the Desert Dawgs in the cooler temps...those diamond plates look ridiculous..IMO.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by shredsurf
I run the Desert Dawgs in the cooler temps...those diamond plates look ridiculous..IMO.
+1000, I'll stick with my canvas ones, honestly, those look like some after thought, as in, after a good night of drinkin', I thought I'd cut up some diamond plate and bolt it to my bike.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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i think that is supposed to be on a truck,
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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Looks like something someone had out of a set of mud flaps. yuck!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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Not a bad thought but they do look goofy, maybe if they where black hevey plastic or something it would look better. Diffiantly easier to install than soft lowers.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Kinda funky lookin' but do see their utilitarian side don't know if I would run them though... Kinda thinkin' about the Hogg Chopps myself.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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WOW!!!! I've seen everything now.....
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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That seems to be one of those good ideas that simply dose not work as far as looks go. I do like how quick they attach and are removed. Needs alittle more thought
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Looks awful to mee...i run soft lowers from HD for $40...
 
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