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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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Thinkin of removing my tank decals, which are factory 81'FLH, and putting on these 59' 60' FL badges I bought yesterday for 40 bucks. Just looking for some input, im torn between the two. Thanks....

Heres the tank now, the new emblems, what theyd look like, and two of the bike to give ya an idea of the look of it.





 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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it is your bike--do what you want. and yes, it would look nice.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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I prefer the way it looks now.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Both look good, your bike your choice.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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I prefer the way it looks now.
I have always like the decals you have on it now. Personally, I would stick with them. If you prefer the emblems you just bought, then put them on.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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I'm not big on making something appear as what it's not.

Both look cool but the ones you bought don't belong on that bike.....but that's jmo.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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Yeah im kinda leaning towards leaving it alone. I just liked the idea of a proper emblem as opposed to the decals. Had to buy the emblems when I saw them, thinking maybe changing the red to blue might help.
 
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Changing the red to blue will make a big difference. You did ask for opinions, personally I like emblems over decals. But, with the red, it didn't work for me.
 
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Well I peeled off the decals (which was a bitch), but I dont think im going to use these new emblems. Not too worried I was never super keen on those decals anyways. Im thinkin I need something a little more custom looking, as opposed to something vintage looking. Something with a more aggressive look and font. Something like the new CVO bikes have. Im drawn to these two, otherwise I may look into getting my own decals made. Or leaving the egg empty.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-DAVID...347f20&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HARLEY-C...81e370&vxp=mtr

What do we think of these two?
 
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I liked the old decal, oh well, so much for that! haha
I agree that the red doesn't belong on there.
 
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