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Re: My first stretch

Postby wimpy on Thu May 03, 2012 4:48 pm

Depends how the weather's like in your neighbourhood.
Personally,I'm not too fond of fenders, but if you really need them, just put them on.
If you don't really need both fenders, I'ld stick to the rear-one. And lose the chrome. But this is my personal view. :mrgreen:
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Re: My first stretch

Postby noodlenoggin on Thu May 03, 2012 8:26 pm

I think this bike is coo-ool. I would rotate the front fender back if I could, but only because you asked.
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Re: My first stretch

Postby Bigdaddy772 on Wed May 09, 2012 6:34 pm

noodlenoggin wrote:I think this bike is coo-ool. I would rotate the front fender back if I could, but only because you asked.

tried that I think I might just ditch them.
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Re: My first stretch.....Getting some body work and primer

Postby Bigdaddy772 on Wed May 09, 2012 6:38 pm

Started on the prep work hope to have some color on it this weekend.
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Re: My first stretch

Postby Philphine on Thu May 10, 2012 8:13 pm

haven't been to builds much so i'm just seeing this. looks good.

for handlebars, i just keep an eye out on ebay and try to get the measurements from the seller. for the way my bikes end up, if they say the pull back is at least 14" they usually work for me.

the last couple stretches i've played with i extended some shorter bars. if they sweep back in a way you like (where adding lenth makes then come back further and not just get real wide), you can use 1/2" emt (i think. i know one size fits just right) as a sleeve and add some straight section of some other handlebars you have handy and don't mind cutting. i cover my messy welds and grinding with long foam grips.

also, consider some kind of backrest if you can work out something. it doesn't have to be big or high, just something to hold you in place when you try to push up hills or accelerate. it really makes a big difference in enjoying a stretch.
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Re: My first stretch *Got some paint*

Postby Bigdaddy772 on Fri May 18, 2012 1:29 pm

Got a little paint work done...Now just waiting on new forks,seat, bars and grips!!
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Re: My first stretch *Got some paint*

Postby wimpy on Fri May 18, 2012 4:16 pm

Nice colour. Beautiful green ain't ugly. :)
What kind of fork are you gonna put in your ride?
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Re: My first stretch *Got some paint*

Postby Bigdaddy772 on Fri May 18, 2012 4:19 pm

wimpy wrote:Nice colour. Beautiful green ain't ugly. :)
What kind of fork are you gonna put in your ride?

Thanks Wimpy.....I'm thinking about a springer but not sure yet??
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Re: My first stretch *Got some paint*

Postby wimpy on Sat May 19, 2012 3:57 am

How about a bent springer? Unless you hate scraping. :wink:
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Re: My first stretch *Got some paint*

Postby Dragndodge on Sat May 19, 2012 7:53 am

Looking good man...
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Re: My first stretch *Got some paint*

Postby Bigdaddy772 on Sat May 19, 2012 1:24 pm

Dragndodge wrote:Looking good man...

Thanks Bro.....as soon as my new bars get here we can go for a cruise..... These apes are too tall!!!
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Re: My first stretch *Got some paint*

Postby FatBoy on Sat May 19, 2012 11:01 pm

Looks really slick!!! I love the color 8) :mrgreen:
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Re: My first stretch *Got some paint*

Postby Dana Joe on Sat May 26, 2012 5:30 am

Outstanding!
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Re: My first stretch *Got some paint*

Postby Bigdaddy772 on Sat May 26, 2012 10:41 am

FatBoy wrote:Looks really slick!!! I love the color 8) :mrgreen:

Thanks Fatboy it looks great in the sun light!!

Dana Joe wrote:Outstanding!

Thanks Dana Joe
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Re: My first stretch *Got some paint*

Postby Bigdaddy772 on Mon May 28, 2012 5:48 pm

My bars came in I ordered some Nirve clean sweeps also got me rear fender painted and mounted. Just need to find a good deal on a springer!!
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Now im thinking white seat grips and tires? What do y'all think?
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