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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Well it didn't take long. The wire wheels and WWW's are gone. Went for a more user friendly option. Would rather spend time riding than cleaning WWW's and never liked spokes. The Hard Bags are being painted as I type.
Still retaining the main reasons I went for the Classic......The 103, and ABS.
Need to take some better pics, but more snow is on the way.


 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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I like the wheels and tires but just couldnt get past the cost. Looks great.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Looks very nice!
 
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those wheels and black walls really look good on that bike. The hard bags will look good for sure but the bike is sharp with those classic bags as well.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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Told you they would "set her off!"

Shur looks good!

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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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That King looks great!
 
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Lookin' good.

Do they make rotors that match those wheels so they can be seen better?

Seems like a shame to have them covered up.
 
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Nice looking King! Can you tell me where you got the derby cover?
 
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Nice looking King! Can you tell me where you got the derby cover?
Custom Engraving Ltd.
We had them made for the Fire Riders here in NYC a bunch of years ago, but he sells them as a regular item now.

HD doesn't make rotors to match, at least not yet. That's why I kept the stock ones.
 
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