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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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2Kids...looks great! Now you need the rail around the front fender to balance the back out. And when you're done with that, post another picture so we can tell you how to spend some more money.

Funny you say that...Its on my shopping list and hope to have it on soon...pics to follow
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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With my tourpack off.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Looks great! Ride safe.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Here's my classic...............

I like fringes.......thinking about floor board skirts.....
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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Here's a few more.............
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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I bought my fringe from Chilhowee. A good company, great service and they were able to work with my ideas to customize.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
I bought my fringe from Chilhowee. A good company, great service and they were able to work with my ideas to customize.
Those are the ones I am looking at for the floor boards.
I got the lever fringe from captain itch because I thought they looked a little better.

Do you think a good leather shop can re-wrap the RK Bags?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 12:57 AM
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I'm totally having multiple personality syndrome. My bike is a Road King Classic and part of me wants to get fender rails, bag rails, and some Deco accessories. But, the other side of me wants to black out the forks, headlight, nacelle, engine guard, pipes, etc. because I'm thinking it may look cool with the black cherry paint. I realize this thread is leaning toward the nostalgic, but I really do want your opinions.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Mixxmann
I'm totally having multiple personality syndrome. My bike is a Road King Classic and part of me wants to get fender rails, bag rails, and some Deco accessories. But, the other side of me wants to black out the forks, headlight, nacelle, engine guard, pipes, etc. because I'm thinking it may look cool with the black cherry paint. I realize this thread is leaning toward the nostalgic, but I really do want your opinions.
I understand for sure.....I love the way the Glides are done and I've checked out some RK's that have been done in a very modern way, But I have an RK classic and I love the nostalgic look....tastefully done.

The Heritage, the Springer and the RK all have that look.

I think the RK Classic is perfect for it!
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Mixxmann
I'm totally having multiple personality syndrome. My bike is a Road King Classic and part of me wants to get fender rails, bag rails, and some Deco accessories. But, the other side of me wants to black out the forks, headlight, nacelle, engine guard, pipes, etc. because I'm thinking it may look cool with the black cherry paint. I realize this thread is leaning toward the nostalgic, but I really do want your opinions.
Try searching a couple places on the forum: The section on RK pictures...hundreds of different looks to (maybe) help you decide which direction you want to go with your RKC. In my experience here on HDF, most who go in that direction with their RKC will get rid of the whitewalls. Its also my perception that RKC owners bought this particular bike because of its nostalgic appearance.

Another place to go is the photoshop section - post a quality picture of your bike and ask one the photo geniuses there to mock-up your bike with the colors you are thinking. Sometimes it helps to see what it'll look like before you start doing all the work to it.

Good luck
 
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