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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 09:07 PM
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Here is my retro 2013 Slim I used a lot of brass to put the class in classic






 

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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 06:25 PM
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Sweet looking Slim!!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 03:02 PM
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Nice slim man!! Looks great!!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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Thanks, I almost traded it in on a deluxe, but I liked the black and the nostalgic touches so I ordered the fenders and made it my own.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 04:50 PM
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2002 rkc
 
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Old Sep 18, 2015 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Domestic Violence



Classic? Or just bad ***?

Originally Posted by sweetlu
Nice Job, what year and who makes that front spoke wheel?
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It's an 06
Wheel is an 80 spoke Ultima 21x3.5
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Did you also make the fender narrower, or is that an optical illusion? Awesome look in any case.
 

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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Chmelion
Here is my retro 2012 Slim I used a lot of brass to put the class in classic






Nice work, that really accomplishes a classic 40's look vs modern murdered black-out. I've been considering something similar for my 09 RKC. I really dig the Slim model, my favorite offering in the Softail line-up.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2015 | 06:16 AM
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Hi All,
I have a 2000 FLHRCI, I had the S&S gear drive installed. So no stinkin pads to be concerned about. I added a white sheep skin cover and had handle bar fringe added with the white color included with the two shades of green.
Old school or not, she spins like a top and has my love.
I do hope the pics upload OK.
Wayne

sheep skin seat cover, raccoon tail and alot of fun to ride.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2015 | 07:41 AM
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68 shovelking thanks bud, I'm really happy with how it came out, but I'm even happier with how it rides. The slim has a great power to weight ratio, but the best improvement I made was for my butt. The used deluxe seat that I added really extended my riding.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 05:19 AM
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Up here in Northern Minnesota it's getting a little cool to ride. Just about ready to put my RK to sleep till April. New 36 inch Bassani Fishtails.

 

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