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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:05 am 
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Location: Tampa Bay Florida
My psychic powers say... Next Masthead Bike! :clap: :thumbup:
SWEEEEEET! :mrgreen:
Only thing I would change, bar end mirrors! 8-) This one deserves the good ones, not cheap Chinese crap! :e11

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:10 am 
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Location: Prescott, AZ
Great bike! I still think a small penguin logo should be on
the bike somewhere. :lol:


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:19 am 
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Location: Birthplace of Minnesota
Wow!
Thanks Guys! I really appreciate it!

I enjoy hearing the opinions as well. I tried extremely hard NOT to use a V-rod headlight, but there was just no way to escape it. Blame Aylor. The gas tank shape "made" me do it. I think it just belongs on this bike....

As to the ugly "stock" mirror... I love them. :thumbup:
And as a bonus, I can actually see what is behind me!

Pink K&N airfilter bugged me at first. Mark (m in sc) suggested some sort of "brit-bike-esq" cover, and I may still do something, but to be honest, I really don't even notice it now... Maybe I'll use GOLD filter oil?

There are a few things that didn't turn out quite as I saw them in my head (seat), but they are "close-enough" for now.

One of the things I forgot to mention during this build is that this S3 was a bike (rolling chassis w/out engine) that was laying out in the woods for years. I came very close to cutting the frame up and throwing it away a few times.... Glad I didn't.


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:46 am 
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Darth wrote:
I'm with Jim ... in person would be awesome ...

I was just funnin' Cody, but come on down to DG, Darth.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:40 am 
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Location: Bangor, PA
I think the head light looks good and flows with the bike. I don't like the mirror, in fact I really don't like any mirror on any bike. I mentioned the bobbed front fender, which I don't really like on any bike either. I would also like to see the brake stay in black. Just minor personal preferences. Overall though, great job, it really came out looking nice. :)


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:49 am 

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Location: Southern Ontario, Canada
Your bike is an example of Craftsmanship carried out to perfection!! ;).

Now that you have us all addicted to viewing this project.... LET'S HEAR IT RUN!!! :crazy: :crazy:

J


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:14 pm 
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Looney Cylinders wrote:
Your bike is an example of Craftsmanship carried out to perfection!! ;).

Now that you have us all addicted to viewing this project.... LET'S HEAR IT RUN!!! :crazy: :crazy:

J


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:57 pm 
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Location: Birthplace of Minnesota
While I would love to fire it up, the forecast is calling for another 2-6 inches of snow tonight/tomorrow.... Absolutely DEPRESSING

I'm not starting it until I can at least ride it up and down the street without it being covered in road salt/sand. I took the H1 around the block after installing the UFO's last week and ended up spending more time cleaning it after that short ride, then it took to drill/install the UFO's and rejet.. :e9 :e9


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:28 pm 
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It's going to be quite a shock to your system to be at DG in a week and a half. The forecast is for highs around 75-80.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:58 pm 
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NVS!!! :(

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