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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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mods in last month...$8000
craftsman jack...$100
bike falls off of cheap jack when everything is done...priceless
 
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by leohd
mods in last month...$8000
craftsman jack...$100
bike falls off of cheap jack when everything is done...priceless
LOL I was thinking the same thing after I looked at the picture. I need to invest in a better jack for sure.
 

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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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I like it better like this...looks real sharp!

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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by smat45
I like it better like this...looks real sharp!

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Thanks!

My decision to change happed after my wife came out in the garage and said "Oh! I like those red thingys" and then my buddy started to crack up. I must admit it was funny.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Doc can you come over to my house when you are done with your bike and help me put stuff on my bike, I live in San Diego, its nice here now 73 degrees, I live near the beach, ok I am lying I don't live near the beach, I'll take you Disneyland. Your bike looks great, wish I had half your talent and/or patience, good work!
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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One of the reason I have gone with a cooler is the look of the stock rubber hoses. Yours are very cool. Are they pre-bent?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Looking GREAT!
 
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Originally Posted by tpmurray
One of the reason I have gone with a cooler is the look of the stock rubber hoses. Yours are very cool. Are they pre-bent?
They are flexible. Shape them any way you like.

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Originally Posted by porkchopsd
Doc can you come over to my house when you are done with your bike and help me put stuff on my bike, I live in San Diego, its nice here now 73 degrees, I live near the beach, ok I am lying I don't live near the beach, I'll take you Disneyland. Your bike looks great, wish I had half your talent and/or patience, good work!
You got a deal! I love Disneyland!
 
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