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Old May 7, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Default Tank emblem or not?
I can't decide! I like the the clean look most of the time but then think it needs a little something else.

 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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I like the metal emblems. I am not as impressed with the painted on logos.
 
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i agree it's missing something - no need to get a stock emblem - the choices are nearly endless - maybe a harley script emblem - someone posted a picture recently
 
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I'd be more worried about the saddlebag inserts !



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just kidding, to my eye it looks great


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The six gallon tank on the 09 bikes looks a little bulbous, without some graphics, or a tank emblem to break it up a little. If it were a two tone tank, or had some pin striping, it would be fine, but your one-color tank needs a little something else.
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe12RK
i agree it's missing something - no need to get a stock emblem - the choices are nearly endless - maybe a harley script emblem - someone posted a picture recently
Agreed make it your own

 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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@ericl, you have the first painted tank I like. Great looking bike!
 
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I vote for no emblem.
 
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I think a circle emblem would look good on that, match your horn cover.
 
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@ericl, you have the first painted tank I like. Great looking bike!
Thanks, took me longer to develop paint scheme and find a painter then it did for the build
 
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