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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Hi everyone!

I bought it a month ago and it really wasn't what my wife or I wanted but the price was too tempting.

The more I looked at the motorcycle the more I knew changes had to be made, even the tires didn't match!?



I had a few parts in the garage from previous motorcycles and was able to add a quick release kit for the tourbox, a Badlander seat, a 4" smoked windshield, lowers off of our 2003 Ultra and a matching set of dealer take off wheels and tires.





Since I took these pics I also lowered it a couple of inches to round out the look I was going for.

It was definitely a budget project that I could afford and still be pleased with the results.

The thing I like the most is that if I want to put some serious miles on the motorcycle, I can change everything back over within 20 minutes.

 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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Lookin' good Johnny!! Nice work!!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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Right on!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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Great looking bike !
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 04:49 PM
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04 EG Classics are just big POS. Oh, wait a minute

Congrats, you will like it
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Looks great! I bought a '03 Classic a few months ago and started the mods - detachable tour pak, hidden antenna, 8" windshield, chrome front end and Monster Rounds are in transit. I like that seat. That is on the list too, but may have to wait - this is getting expensive!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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..oh, an 04?..wait..you should have got an 07 for the 96inch 6 speed..oh wait..make that an 09 for the better frame...oh wait...should see what's coming in July!...blah blah blah....welcome to the Forums...but seriously...nice bike! like your changes so far...
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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Thanks everyone!

 
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Nice bike, Johnny Ray... Here's the 2004 RK Classic I picked up a couple of weeks ago... (see in sig).
 
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