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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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Default Nostalgic or Skulls?

I debating on whether or not to customize my '08 RKC with a nostalgic look or go with the Willie G. Skulls, which I had on my Dyna.

I just don't know how the Skulls will look on a Classic. Anybody care to share their opinion or photos?

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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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I think nostalgic would look better on your Classic - but what do you like?
Dude it's your Harley - have it your way!
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Mix it up?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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i have the 2010 fatboy lo i did the dark custom number 1 theme derby cover timing cover the gas cover emblem this year the they came out with the air cleaner piece this is it not over done... harley does not make alot of dark custom number 1 parts,,,
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Id vote nostalgic for sure. If you put on all the ***** G stuff, your bike would look the exact same only with little skulls everywhere right?
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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Got 25 of dem skullz on my Glide!
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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You could get nostalgic Skulls and have the best of both bolt-on worlds.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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We each turn our bikes into our own interpretation of what's important to us. I've always enjoyed older bikes, not so much into the newer 'dark' theme....so I went nostalgic:
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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+1 on the nostalgic. Nothin looks better than an RK with leather bags, wide whitealls, fishtails, etc. JMO.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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+2 on the nostalgic. There's a reason I ride a Heritage Softail.
 
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