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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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I like all the bumpers and stuff. My wife calls it "The Buick".
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Back stays, front's gotta go!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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I like the clean look. My rear bumper is probably coming off this winter.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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I like it just the way it came, or I wouldn't have bought it in the first place.


 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by scarygt
Bumpers are for cars!
My friend who backed his brand new fatboy into a pole and dented the rear fender sure wished he'd had one lol.. Oops!
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Twinrider
My friend who backed his brand new fatboy into a pole and dented the rear fender sure wished he'd had one lol.. Oops!
He should have wished he was paying attention to what he was doing.
The make fender tips just to hide those little booboos.
 

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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 07:09 AM
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On a Classic or Ultra, I think they look sexier, no tour pack with bumpers. But street glides look good the way they are. JMO
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 07:33 AM
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The bumpers were the first thing that came off my Ultra. The bag guards left too. I like the slick, clean look. I also think it shows off my two tone paint better with all the bulk gone.

The other good thing is that you can sell the bumpers and use the cash for something else you want.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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Depends on the bike. The bumpers and such look fine on a full dresser (Ultra), but on my SG I like the clean front fender.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 09:13 AM
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i like the clean look but i left mine on. i feel it gives the bike a bit more protection.
 
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