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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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Default My classic classic.

Minor changes but trying to keep the classic feel.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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The black handlebars are a nice touch kirkj1s. I've thought about pulling the saddlebag guards, but I like having the storage there for trips...oh, and remind me to tell you some time about when I needed them last summer!!!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Kirkj1s
Minor changes but trying to keep the classic feel.
That bike is hot. Nice theme going there. Where'd you get the derby and time covers? a/c cover? all very nice touches.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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The timing and derby cover are from Brouhard Design. He is an amazing designer. The AC is from Roland Sands, with a K&N filter. I like the more subtle black and chrome combo. I have been trying to make simple changes so that it still has it's stock flavor, thanks for the comments. I cannot believe how much I like the ride with the apes and the 21 front.
 

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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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16" still seems way to tall for me. They look cool on the the bikes that have them, but I'm not convinced they'd be comfortable. I do, however, about have myself talked into a set of 12" OEM Monkey Bars from Paul Yaffe.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 02:17 AM
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Posted in the wrong thread.
 

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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by cowboy-bc
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This is the ol lady's bike
I love that seat.....wish MOCO would make a basket weave solo RK seat for the 08's. Thinking about having C&C see if they can custom make one. Maybe I can pick up someones discard on flea bay.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 03:46 AM
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They do, Sundowner.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 06:45 AM
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The only listings I can find on Sundowners end with model year 07? I keep thinking they will update for 2008 but have not found one yet.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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Default New bars and backrest installed

I just got my 2009 RKC back from the dealer a couple of days ago. They installed Wild One's 513 8.5'' baby apes and a CVO Street Glide backrest for me. I guess they don't make the bike look any more classic, but they are very comfortable. The bars have a much better wrist angle compared to the Heritage style bars I had on before. They are also a little shorter which helps improve the handling at low speeds. I am also enjoying the backrest. It is very nice to have something to lean back on while riding. My back is very happy.
 
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