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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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Default Adding a tank emblem.

Will be painted on, just want to know what do you guys like best. Wife and I already have our favorite.

So what is yours?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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I like the third pic the most of these.
 
Old Feb 14, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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Is your bike denim black??? I'd say either none or maybe the bar n shield outline done in dark grey or silver. Would be a little more subtle.
 
Old Feb 14, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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I think the bar & shield with orange letters may blend best with the look of you bike, but I think the HD custom logo gives it a little pop.....

Good luck with the decision, the bike looks great whichever you decide.
 
Old Feb 14, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Like the custom logo, but voted for the B&S with no letters - just think that'll stand the test of time a bit better.
 
Old Feb 14, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Still cant pick one for my bike, I feel your pain. I like the letters HD.
 
Old Feb 14, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by WetSider
Like the custom logo, but voted for the B&S with no letters - just think that'll stand the test of time a bit better.
Could not have said it better.
 
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Not really crazy about any of them; but if I had to chose, I'd go with the HD in the 2nd picture
 
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Wife and I also think that the Bar/Shield with no letters also looks best. I really like the HD Custom, but for some reason it doesn't look as good as I thought it would on the flat black.
 
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Originally Posted by Garemlin
Is your bike denim black??? I'd say either none or maybe the bar n shield outline done in dark grey or silver. Would be a little more subtle.
I will play with that idea. And to answer your question, it is rattlecan flat black.
 



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