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Thanks for the quick response. My question wasn't meant to criticise. I Really like the initial bike and although the finished product is not my taste I can appreciate the style. I wasn't sure if it was some kind of registration issue wherein you had to start with a registered bike.... or something. Still a shame to lose the black bike but you got the bike you want in the end...... that is until you decide to rebuild it again. 
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Oil Expert
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Mike you are a very talented individual, obviously with a lot of design experience. I really applaud your attention to detail. The oil cooler plumbing was pretty cool, too, as are the bars. I really like those bars, man! And that wicked seat. I would not know how even to specify a particular rake, or why, on a frame head. You obviously knew exactly what you wanted and where you were going with it. Very well done. 
Keith
Houston
Ridin'Texas
'04 Speedmaster
AI removed, Pingle, UNI Filter, 1 shim, straight-through slash-cut TORs, Stage 1 DynaJet, 140 mains, 3 turns, 16/42 final drive, 115K
2020 T120 Black
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Fyi the bike is in The Horse Back Street Chopper this month.
Yes, congrat's on pages 84-87! 
(Hope it doesn't bother you that I look at it while I S#%@.) 
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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Nice, very nice, you did very well And not at all what I expected from the source bike so it's even better.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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holy freekin moly.....sweet
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Fe Butt
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Saw the bike in the horse but didn't wanna spend the $6 for a copy.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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OK - Soapbox time:
This is why I love this site, the folks and the bikes.
The passion and the creativity is inspiring if not just plain awe-striking.
Every once in a while, you get to see something on this BBS which simply captivates.
Mike, you have done amazing things here...
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thanks for all the kind words from everyone. just an update and the bike is running great. i've put about 2,000 miles on her since the build. It's running like a top. I did change out the headlamp for a bigger unit and went to torsion seat springs. other than that bike is still the same and is real treat to ride. i can't believe how smooth these engines are..
everyone stay-tuned cause i have another build coming. i'll do a better job of documenting it. thanks all.
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Fantastic job! Just beautiful. I'll be expecting to see this in a magazine spread sooner or later. Well done! 
may issue of "the horse" 
sending items to street chopper soon
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I saw you going down University Drive a couple weeks ago. Your bike looks and sounds great.
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Two more Florida boys?!  I had NO idea! One a "Newb", since '05 !!! And one a talented builder, who appears close enough for me to "Hi-jack" his bike for a joy ride!  Excellent!
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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I saw you going down University Drive a couple weeks ago. Your bike looks and sounds great.
yea that was me!!! I live right off of sample and university.
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wow what an epic F*&king bike. I love the brake cylinders. Such beauty in the details!
Ride hard, ride fast, see the road in front of you and never worry about what is behind, unless you are checking on your buddy.
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Remarkable. Wish I had that level of creativity (or talent)....Nice.
2009 America
Flames w/black
Long TORs, Tach
Airbox removed, + +
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