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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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Very nice!

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At last a sunny Sunday. Get rid of windshield.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 05:17 PM
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Default 2009 Road King Classic - Before and After

Just my attempt at making a classic more classic.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Buddha61
Just my attempt at making a classic more classic.
Nice! Painting is awesome. White accessories match perfectly the white walls. Great job!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 01:17 PM
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Buddha61....Great job on your bike!!
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Orb
Nice! Painting is awesome. White accessories match perfectly the white walls. Great job!
Thank you for your comments. Nice to have a vision recognized.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 02:57 PM
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Buddha61....Great job on your bike!!
Thanks for the compliment.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2015 | 04:02 PM
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Buddha61 If that doesn't look like an early 70s electra glide I don't know what does . That is beautiful . I want to do that to my 05 road king - great job .
 
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 02:52 AM
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Old May 2, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Buddha61
Just my attempt at making a classic more classic.
Who did your police seat and mustang pillion recover? I installed a police seat on my 04 RKC and the stitching that follows the contours is coming up. Still ridable and no rips or tears, but still looks annoying to me.
 
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