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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Default Winter mods done Reduced Reach bars etc.

Installed HD chrome reduced reach bars for RK #56152-04B with internal wiring, chrome switch housings, Kury ISO grips (used $20), chrome fork lock cover, HD scripted shift linkage, and a new rear tire. I also removed the exhaust to re-seal it and put in SE exhaust gaskets. I was having a problem with exhaust nuts coming loose occasionally and was going to use the ARP 12 point self-locking nuts that have been mentioned here on the forum, but when looking them up the price had gone up to $5 per. $20 for 4 5/16 nuts is a bit much for me so I did a little looking and found 6 point distorted thread self-locking nuts from Fastenal for $.26 each, #0166998. I went with those. Over all fun project, feels good to do it yourself. The last pic is with stock bars for comparison.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Nice job! Great lookin' King. You're going to like those bars.
 
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Sweet!Nothin like doin it yourself!
 
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Nice job! Great lookin' King. You're going to like those bars.
Thanks guys.
 
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