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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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If any FLHRCI owners out there have gone beyond the factory attempt at a classic look, please post your pics and what you did. I would like to do more to my 05 FLHRCI to give it a more nostalgic look, but I need some ideas.
I guess this is a like or hate look but I sure didn't take the conservetive route. I am kind of shooting for the 60's duo glide look. I did try to buy bubble bags from a company in Central Penna. but they dont make them to fit the Road King shocks, just Softails. I'm not sure about the twin rails....very hard to line up with bags
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Heck, you've got the address to Chilhowee...just order some more fringe for the guards and it'll all look good.
 
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Originally Posted by bpav16
I guess this is a like or hate look but I sure didn't take the conservetive route. I am kind of shooting for the 60's duo glide look. I did try to buy bubble bags from a company in Central Penna. but they dont make them to fit the Road King shocks, just Softails. I'm not sure about the twin rails....very hard to line up with bags
Very nice Now a solid white detachable faring would be perfect. WHat stereo unit are you running? Uniq?

Slickk, Nice look. Was gonna do something similar for the wife .... but she just bought a VTX.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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Very nice Now a solid white detachable faring would be perfect. WHat stereo unit are you running? Uniq?

Slickk, Nice look. Was gonna do something similar for the wife .... but she just bought a VTX.
Your approval means alot to me, I've always admired your bike in a big way...the stereo is from
http://www.motorcycletunes.com/default.asp
inexpensive but works very good as long as I'm using my large windshield...
I think the place where I got these bags (cavelry) on ebay makes them for a vtx...I know the do for vulcans...have a great day...Bob
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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That Duo-Glide look is real nice. God job.
Yeah, Whiskers has always been an inspiration for me as well!
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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I guess this is a like or hate look but I sure didn't take the conservetive route. I am kind of shooting for the 60's duo glide look.
Looks really good! I'm shooting for a '65 look, may do paint also, but not sure yet.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Looks really good! I'm shooting for a '65 look, may do paint also, but not sure yet.
I bet there's some great paint shops in CA that can help you do it. I have a big coffee table book titled "100 years of HD" and there are really some great looking paint jobs that should appeal to you.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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I bet there's some great paint shops in CA that can help you do it. I have a big coffee table book titled "100 years of HD" and there are really some great looking paint jobs that should appeal to you.
Yes, Hi-Fi Blue and Birch white. I love it!
 
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Lookie what I got a few days ago...




Thanks for the compliments guys. Wish I could take credit for all of it but the previous owner got it all started, I'm just finishing it up.
 
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