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I was tired of the standard taillight setup so I decided to do something different. Since much of the aftermarket still refuses to make parts for our bikes, I had to make one work. It's a Kuryakyn tombstone taillight for a Yamaha/Kawasaki. After some drilling, cutting, swearing, adjusting, and drilling some more, I got it to work. Thanks to Sean (OTSbobber06) for the helping hand. I think it turned out pretty good. Before, (way before):  After:    
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sweet! is it all one kit (turn signals also)
If it isn't broke, I haven't messed with it.
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Awesome. Best one so far. 
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Amazing ingenuity, awesome job! I would never have the confidence to cut and drill on my Black Beauty like that.
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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That is a much nicer looking setup. The turn signals before stuck out way too far. I may try to flush in a 1939 ford teardrop, if I can ever get the color matching worked out. I have also considered using a thunderbird tail light. You did a great job, congrats.
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Excellent Job, Scott!!! Very clean looking too.
I really like how your bike has evolved. Hope you're and fam are doing well.
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That's very nice ... now you got me thinking ...
Cheers, Richard
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09 America, Staintune Pipes, K&N, Breathe, Hagon Nitros, AI & O2 removed, tune 20184 (modified), MTX-L a/f gauge
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VERY nice job there, Scott! Gotta say that that Tombstone style taillight has never looked better on any bike I've even seen.  
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Thanks everyone!
Joe- not exactly all one kit, but the taillight is made to work with the silver bullets
Chris- are you coming to the rally this year?
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That looks really good, Scott.
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That really looks good!!! Love the plate too!!
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That's great Scott! Really suits the bike.
Live to love, love to live.
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Really cleans up the rear fender. Looks great.
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I'm speeding because I have to get there before I forget where I was going.
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Nice work Scott
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Another great mod!!! looking great Scott !! { oh there's a joke in there } 
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