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Apr 12, 2011 | 06:43 PM

#11

BuckeyeRider

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From: Columbus , OH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally

Now loose the rails around the bags and you'll be stylin'.

what he said....

Apr 12, 2011 | 06:45 PM

#12

DMacLeod

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From: Stoughton,MA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally

To start with you can just remove the horizontal rails on your bike. Watch the classified section or eBay for a set of used RoadKing bars. They won't have the holes in them.
Bought mine for like 50 bucks.

Good idea, thanks

Apr 12, 2011 | 07:05 PM

#13

steelerdude1

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From: Johnstown, PA

One of the first things I did to my bike after I bought it was to remove the front bumper. I toy around with putting it back on minus the rubber. I think that looks pretty good too.

I also thought about taking off the rails, It looks so much better, but I really like the protection they offer.

What did you guys use to cover the holes that are left when removed?

Apr 12, 2011 | 07:18 PM

#14

Turbo Flux

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From: TEXAS!

Yeah, I think they look cleaner too. Took both mine and the rails off. Like it a lot.

Apr 12, 2011 | 07:37 PM

#15

upstate tim

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I like the protection and the looks (Rails)
Geezer I guess

Apr 12, 2011 | 07:43 PM

#16

mikecourthd

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From: OHIO

Love the cleaner look.

Apr 12, 2011 | 07:51 PM

#17

BuckeyeRider

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From: Columbus , OH

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Originally Posted by steelerdude1

I wrapped mine with leather wraps from www.chilhowee.net

Apr 12, 2011 | 07:57 PM

#18

IAMSWUTIAMS

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From: San Diego, Mexifornia

FB fender won't fit with lowers.

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Apr 12, 2011 | 08:02 PM

#19

steelerdude1

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From: Johnstown, PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckeyeRider

I wrapped mine with leather wraps from www.chilhowee.net

That's a great idea

Apr 12, 2011 | 08:27 PM

#20

fatbob

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From: Nor Cal

I must be the odd one or getting old, but I'm liking the look of the front bumper more and more. I'm thinking of installing a front bumper on my RK. I kinda like the way the bumper visually fills the spaces and gives a different look.
I guess if you don't have one you want it, and if you have it you don't want it.