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I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2012, 06:55:21 PM » |
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Well Done! As much as I liked it as a Red n White (obviously) I wouldnt have liked that faring painted red and white so you done well by going black
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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2012, 06:57:58 PM » |
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Thanks Jeff. Can't wait to show it to you in person.
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« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2012, 07:00:11 PM » |
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Absolutely elegant!
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« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2012, 07:01:49 PM » |
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Very nice.....  You need to change your Sig Pic now. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2012, 07:02:29 PM » |
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Looks great! Only problem is the speed you lost by losing the R&W for the not-as-fast black!  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2012, 07:04:13 PM » |
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Thanks Jeff. Can't wait to show it to you in person.
Monday night Sonic if its not raining! |
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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2012, 07:14:23 PM » |
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Looks great! Only problem is the speed you lost by losing the R&W for the not-as-fast black! Eddie, You're wrong there! He picked up at least 5 mph going to Fast Black! Plus the bag and trunk are more aero-dynamic, so, faster still.    BF, Bike looks great! Good job. |
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« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2012, 07:21:26 PM » |
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Very Nice |
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« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2012, 07:22:32 PM » |
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Looks great! Only problem is the speed you lost by losing the R&W for the not-as-fast black! Ya know what they about once you go black.  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2012, 07:31:03 PM » |
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After working on this project all winter, I'm thinking seriously about changing my handle from BF to DAMITMAN. Leaned alot about my wiring and wrenching skills.  |
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« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2012, 07:48:58 PM » |
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Really turned out nice. From the remote on the bars, I wonder if you have a Sony deck in there.
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« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2012, 07:53:35 PM » |
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Oooooh. I like those. Both, sorta...but swapped. Had a complete set of black tins, but I had to repaint a couple of them, plus I painted the Woody (it came in black gelcoat). Just couldn't bring myself to paint over the red & white tins. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2012, 08:00:35 PM » |
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Really turned out nice. From the remote on the bars, I wonder if you have a Sony deck in there.
It's a Sony. DSX-S100 
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« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2012, 08:07:17 PM » |
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WOW!!!! Looks almost just like my Harley!!!
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« Reply #16 on: May 25, 2012, 08:22:15 PM » |
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WOW!!!! Looks almost just like my Harley!!!
I'll take that as a compliment. That's why I like my Valk, it, just like Harleys, look like motorcycles.....not a "plastic torpedo". btw.....it does have a Harley Davidson trunk on it. (ssssh.....but don't tell BigAl). |
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« Reply #17 on: May 25, 2012, 08:37:54 PM » |
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That's a nice unit, but it doesn't appear to be a marine radio. Any concerns about it getting wet? I only ask because I've been looking for a stereo to install in my HD Batwing that I have on order. |
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« Reply #18 on: May 25, 2012, 08:51:23 PM » |
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Looks great, are those Harly bags? What did it take to mount?
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« Reply #19 on: May 25, 2012, 08:57:29 PM » |
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W O W, B E A U T I F U L and C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
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« Reply #20 on: May 25, 2012, 09:17:58 PM » |
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That's a nice unit, but it doesn't appear to be a marine radio. Any concerns about it getting wet? I only ask because I've been looking for a stereo to install in my HD Batwing that I have on order.
No, not really. I'm not a fan of riding in the rain and will avoid it if at all possible, but I'm in Florida and as in the past, I'll get caught in a downpour from time to time (it's already happened while the bike was still red/white). The remote is attached with velcro so it's easy to remove quickly.....and it's got a pull down door on the front, plus Glenn provides a rain shield with the Woody that you install over the radio inside the fairing. It's not waterproof, but it is shielded and I'm not too worried about it. The stereo was less than a hundred bucks anyway. A stereo that I can put my mp3 player in was more important to me. |
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« Reply #21 on: May 25, 2012, 09:35:17 PM » |
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Looks great, are those Harly bags? What did it take to mount?
Nope, not Harley, they're Mustang bags. The best price I found for them on the web was on CruiserCustomizing's site. Got them for right around $700. They're a very nice bag.....lined and with good locks. I'm pretty sure that they are actually the "quick release strong" bags from Tsukayu because they are identical to them......Mustang must contract with them to have their material covered on them. http://www.tsukayu.com/QuickDetachableStrong.htmlYou can get them plain or with studs like mine. http://www.mustangseats.com/Category/Saddlebags-LuggageAlot of folks seem to mount them using the Easy Brackets (and I read on here from one guy that used his old LeatherLyke bag mounts) but I thought the Easy Brackets would make the bags stick out too far.....and my oem bag rails wouldn't work with them. So I opted to mount the bags using my old OEM Hondaline leather bags mounts. You can find them on Directline for around 125 bucks new. Used ones sometimes pop up on ebay from time to time. I had to mod them a little to make them work.     I painted them at first. Not the best idea I've ever had. Ended up stripping the paint off and took them to get powder coated. Cost me $50 bucks for the powder coat....but it was well worth it. The powder coat will hold up much better and for far longer.  They make a rock solid mount for the Mustang bags. The bags are solidly mounted and don't move at all. |
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« Reply #22 on: May 26, 2012, 05:29:59 AM » |
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Congrats , that looks sweet! I can't tell by your picture if those are the silencers we talked about in your stacks. If they are how do you like them?  |
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« Reply #23 on: May 26, 2012, 06:38:38 AM » |
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Hey Bruce...Im seriosly thinking about putting in some new drive dampners in the rear wheel and new brushes in the alternator on Monday. You off, do you want to do a mini wrench party?
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« Reply #24 on: May 26, 2012, 06:47:52 AM » |
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Looks good |
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« Reply #25 on: May 26, 2012, 07:35:03 AM » |
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Congrats , that looks sweet! I can't tell by your picture if those are the silencers we talked about in your stacks. If they are how do you like them? Yep, that's them. So far I like them. They've quieted the exhaust note some, but still has a nice rumble. Haven't tried riding with my full face helmet yet to test for drone, but I'm expecting good results. |
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« Reply #26 on: May 26, 2012, 07:37:21 AM » |
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Hey Bruce...Im seriosly thinking about putting in some new drive dampners in the rear wheel and new brushes in the alternator on Monday. You off, do you want to do a mini wrench party?
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« Reply #27 on: May 26, 2012, 07:38:56 AM » |
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WOW!!!! Looks almost just like my Harley!!!
I'll take that as a compliment. That's why I like my Valk, it, just like Harleys, look like motorcycles.....not a "plastic torpedo". btw.....it does have a Harley Davidson trunk on it. (ssssh.....but don't tell BigAl). that was defiantly a compliment,, |
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« Reply #28 on: May 26, 2012, 07:58:45 AM » |
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She's a lookin Purty!! I believe you done good.
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« Reply #29 on: May 27, 2012, 06:44:40 PM » |
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WOW!!!! Looks almost just like my Harley!!!
I'll take that as a compliment. That's why I like my Valk, it, just like Harleys, look like motorcycles.....not a "plastic torpedo". btw.....it does have a Harley Davidson trunk on it. (ssssh.....but don't tell BigAl). that was defiantly a compliment,, And I thank you sir for the compliment. |
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« Reply #30 on: May 28, 2012, 05:24:32 AM » |
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Looks good.
I had to check the thread out, wanted to see who referred to their wife as that and lived to tell.
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