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#21

05-30-2013 | 10:42 PM

Nute

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From: ONT

Personally I like the look of the gauges with the Chrome Bezels IMO. If you are planning on using them once you get the eyes straightened out, why don't you just take a black magic marker and black out the chrome. When you are ready to put them back in service a little elbow grease and some dishwashing liquid will remove the ink without too much effort.

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#22

05-30-2013 | 10:44 PM

my67pnycar

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From: DOWN SOUTH

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Originally Posted by Anciano

They are the slip-ons which replace the OEM muffler and fit onto the same hanger at the rear. The thing is, I don't have the vaguest clue who made them or what they are worth. Unlike the straight-pipe el cheapos on eBay they flare out to 3" like Vance and Hines, Bassani, and other better-quality pipes, but since there is no name or anything else stamped into them I doubt if they are from any big-time brand. And they are completely un-baffled, which I doubt the big guys would sell since John Law frowns on that. At the same time quality of welds and chrome are quite good.

I'll ask around to see if any of the Harley guys around here recognize them, but in any case it would probably be better for you to try to find some locally when you get back because shipping via UPS these days is pretty steep.

And before anybody else says it, WELCOME BACK. Are you a short-timer or all the way up to FIGMO?

Mike
U.S.Army, 1967-71

Thanks for the welcome back, you are exactly 87 days early as of today, WOOOHOOO. I sent you a PM Mike, see what you think. I live in Georgia, we dont need no stinkin baffles, lmao.. Stay safe. HOORRAAAHHH!

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#23

05-30-2013 | 10:50 PM

davessworks

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From: Woodinville, WA

Here's what you need:

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#24

05-31-2013 | 08:58 AM

Anciano

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From: Norcal

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I looked at this thread thinking I would learn a new word, now I'm going to have to google farkling.

Although the origin of the word is obscure -- there are several theories -- it has long been popular with the "adventure touring" crowd like riders of my other bike, a Suzuki V-Strom. Hey, it's easier to spell than "accessory," and us bikers ain't too bright.