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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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thanks to both of yas for the info... and the warnings too
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
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CAUTION: With one wrong step in their vicinity, fishtails and sharkfins will remove the flesh from your shin in the shape of the muffler's tip (don't ask how I know or how many beers). Classic riders bear these scars with pride...
Here too! Lets see,.... my oldest boy, my wife, both my legs...yup, just about everyone who has walked by my bike has chunks missing from their legs too. [/QUOTE]

Whiskers, You've spawned and idea here. How about some basketweave leather fishtail guards. I have a special heavy piece of and old moving blanket that I lay across mine. I've sliced my leg up, too. But do not want to raise the wrath of the Mrs.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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You may have hit on a great idea there. Now I park the bike with the tips pointed away from the general public.. Most of my family learned with one slice,...it took me two, -go figure.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Here's a pic of my RKC with hardbags and fishtails.

 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Dayummmm Bobros...the bikes looking extra special!!! That Turquoise is sure a great color...it was made for Classic's. Are you happy with the fishtails? I think they look great.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Dayummmm Bobros...the bikes looking extra special!!! That Turquoise is sure a great color...it was made for Classic's. Are you happy with the fishtails? I think they look great.
Thanks Whiskers. Actually, I really like them. They're not as loud as the previous 49-state legal SE's, but louder and deeper than stock. Pipes get louder when seasoned so these will only get better.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bobros
Thanks Whiskers. Actually, I really like them. They're not as loud as the previous 49-state legal SE's, but louder and deeper than stock. Pipes get louder when seasoned so these will only get better.
that's all i needed to hear
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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I noticed that the Supertrapp pipes with Fishtail end caps don't seem to stick out as far in the back. (Which I like)

Looks like theres less pipe after the last bracket before where the end cap fits.

http://www.supertrapp.com/product_se...temID=108-8023

Everybody's scoots looking great.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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just put on the chrome and rubber grips... one step at a time
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Well, like Whiskers I found the '62 tank badges to be a good place to start. I need to get some new pics with the fishtails on her. I put them on almost a year ago and don't have any really good photos since then. In addition, I REALLY like the look of the grab rail on the Corbin solo seat and I don't have many pics without the pillion on (and the grab rail has to come off to use the pillion) except the one with my Heritage Springer in it, although THAT was a classic beauty as well...but here's a shot of my Classic Classic!

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