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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jmcollison
Loved the video! NOW, when are you going to spring for a lay-down license bracket? Also, I put the shorter rear turn signal bar on mine. I think it makes the rear end look less bulky.
I had the laydown license plate bracket, but bikes in the '60's didn't have them then, so that's the look I'm going for.

The shorter turn signal bar is sweet, most people don't even notice it, but it makes a HUGE difference on the way the rear end looks.

I think next, is some pin striping on the front fender and a seat rail that a guy is making. Maybe drop the rear end an inch.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by El Rey
I had the laydown license plate bracket, but bikes in the '60's didn't have them then, so that's the look I'm going for.

The shorter turn signal bar is sweet, most people don't even notice it, but it makes a HUGE difference on the way the rear end looks.

I think next, is some pin striping on the front fender and a seat rail that a guy is making. Maybe drop the rear end an inch.
At least you've put some thought to it!

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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jmcollison
At least you've put some thought to it!
I've tried, then it's on to the next bike. LOL.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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Here's a recent one

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Could you post some pics of your 12.5" apes?
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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Here's a recent one
Hey RivD, are you running your Samsons wide open? I just got a set of Big City Thunder Monster Baffles...haven't had time to drop 'em in yet...the weather's too nice to not be riding!
 
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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El Rey....just got back and saw your video: Excellent!!! The bikes coming along great, and we appreciate your sharing it with us.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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I've tried straight, 8" baffles, 4" baffles, 4" baffles bent straight all but one, and now I have just home made lolly washers so I can turn them and adjust the sound and backpressure, and pass a stick test etc... it sounds amazing! I'm sure I'm losing some midrange power...but I didn't buy this bike for speed.


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Hey RivD, are you running your Samsons wide open? I just got a set of Big City Thunder Monster Baffles...haven't had time to drop 'em in yet...the weather's too nice to not be riding!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Riverdog
I've tried straight, 8" baffles, 4" baffles, 4" baffles bent straight all but one, and now I have just home made lolly washers so I can turn them and adjust the sound and backpressure, and pass a stick test etc... it sounds amazing! I'm sure I'm losing some midrange power...but I didn't buy this bike for speed.
The baffles I got are basically a steel tube with the lolli-washer setup. I don't have a fab shop so I opted for paying the $ for something that was ready to drill, stuff and screw! I'll get a report on progress!
 
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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El Rey....just got back and saw your video: Excellent!!! The bikes coming along great, and we appreciate your sharing it with us.
Thanks man, I've gotten some good ides off here.

Why is this thread not a sticky any more? Mods? Hello? Bueller?
 
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Why is this thread not a sticky any more? Mods? Hello? Bueller?
Yeah! What he said!!!!
 
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