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Old 02-24-2017 | 08:52 PM
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So, I did a facelift on my Road King over the winter. Background - it's a stock 2010 ex-Volusia County, Florida, sheriff's bike. I left the engine alone and focused on cosmetics. The stock color combo was Mystique Green Metallic and Birch White with gold pinstripes. So, here's what I did:

Painted the formerly black headlight nacelle to match. Also installed 4" bar risers for comfort.

Chromed the hand controls.

Nostalgic collection foot controls

Chrome/gold flames timing cover, derby cover, air cleaner trim

Upgraded bag hinges to Deluxe Tour Pak Hinges

New flame taillights, Street Glide style rear fender conversion

Result - 3rd in class, Kansas City World of Wheels

After show got the seat redone by my wife.

After show - got chrome neck cover installed.
 

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Old 02-24-2017 | 09:01 PM
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It's probably done for this year, because I don't want it down and unrideable for any more time. But there are other things I want to do to it. I bought a Native Kustoms front fender lowering kit, and I want to install it. I want to put a mild stretched bag set on it, and I also want to install chrome wheels. It may get a full custom Kandy paint job next winter.
 
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Old 02-24-2017 | 09:33 PM
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That green color is nice and the white and subtle gold pinstriping really sets it off. Looks great!
 
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Old 02-24-2017 | 09:51 PM
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Very Nice. I really like that green and white color combo. The seat matching the panel and pinstripes is a nice touch.

All that, and you got your wife to redo a seat that doesn't even have a place for her to sit. She's a keeper!
 
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Old 02-24-2017 | 09:55 PM
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Very Nice. I really like that green and white color combo. The seat matching the panel and pinstripes is a nice touch.

All that, and you got your wife to redo a seat that doesn't even have a place for her to sit. She's a keeper!
She already has a place to sit - on her Yamaha FJR1300. If I had a passenger seat it would raise a LOT of questions!
 
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Old 02-25-2017 | 02:32 AM
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Nice! I like the different"eyes' each of us have regarding our machines. You did a great job.
I miss going to the world of wheels show. Been a few years since i lived up there...
 
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Old 02-25-2017 | 06:24 AM
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Looks good!

I like how you painted the nacelle but left the chrome ring and chrome brackets alone.

Nice job with the award!

Can you take a pic of the riser/key area....just want to see how you did that area. I'd like to put some short risers on my 02.

Thanks!
 
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Old 02-25-2017 | 06:28 AM
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Congrats on the trophy. Nice bike..
 
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Old 02-25-2017 | 06:35 AM
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Nice job, beautiful bike
 
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Old 02-25-2017 | 06:44 AM
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She's a beauty = great work & congrats on WOW trophy...I'm sure more there'll be more in this bike's future.
 
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