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I lightened my bike - ALOT what do you think?

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Old 08-28-2009, 12:01 AM
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looks like Ur mpg's will improve, but the coasting factor is going to decrease..
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 05:21 AM
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I seem to get a little grief from everyone about that rug. I got a good deal on it at menards one day .My great dane likes to have something to lay on when hes in there. But I found that I like it when I work on the bike. I dont have a fancy lift to get my bike in the air like some but this works. Thanks for the comment on the garage . I took me almost two years to get it done and then two months to destroy it . It seems to be Im not the neatest guy around.Thanks for the comment about doing it yourself. I have always enjoyed working on cars and the harley is just another toy to me .I enjoy working on them as much as riding.I will admit though this summer has been more work than riding .But it should be done soon. Im waiting on pistons and my front fender and some new handlebars.Im trying to get a good deal on some carlini slickbacks.I mocked up my rear rc components rave rotor and pulley last night .I was a bit nervous that it wouldnt fit because its for regular sized belt.luckily it fit just right.
 
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Your front wheel goes well with your new "lighter" look.
What size is it?
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Old 08-28-2009, 07:49 AM
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R.C. components 21-3.5 with 120/70/21
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 07:53 AM
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Man if I had my bike tore down that much I would have to stretch the frame alil
 
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Nice man cave ... good luck with the early project
 
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Originally Posted by chrome-dome-dave
Man if I had my bike tore down that much I would have to stretch the frame alil
Thats a lil beyond me.motors and bolt ons I can do, but not frames.
 
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But there are people that can
 
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Originally Posted by Plasteredcat
Nice man cave ... good luck with the early project
Its earlier than you think I started the engine overhaul in the spring and that went horribly wrong.So I started over and here we are. My garage is a total disaster. It took me 2 years to get it finished and no time to wreck it.Its 30x60 a/c and heat ,cable all the amenities.Thanks for noticing
 
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Old 08-28-2009, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by chrome-dome-dave
But there are people that can
I like to do my own work If sometime in the future I want to do that Ill find some one to talk to about how and give it a try. For now I like it the lenghth it is.But you never know raking the front end has crossed my mind
 


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