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Got her back on the road finally...why do these things take 3 times as long as you think they will....lol. Still a few things here and there left to do, but I'm pretty happy with the result. Way to many mods to try and list them, but if you have any specific questions...give me a shout.  030 by KOOLWAV, on Flickr  031 by KOOLWAV, on Flickr  032 by KOOLWAV, on Flickr  034 by KOOLWAV, on Flickr
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This looks great.  With the new headlight, where did you put the electrics?
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Very Nice! Like it all and especially the seat. Will you be putting badges on the tank? Not sure I am seeing it right, you are a Senior Chief? Again, great looking ride!
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I rewired the entire bike...if you scroll through the Flickr pics you can see some of it. During the rewire I ended up removing a ton of stuff I didn't need/want. If you notice...no gauges and no dash lights...just the basics require by the po-po.
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Very clean undistorted look James, great Job man.
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I just ordered a set of used badges from a Thunderbird Sport. They're in great shape, but I think I will paint them gloss black (or maybe a really dark grey) and paint the inside of the letters that old school cream color.
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Nice work man, I think she looks good!
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She looks great, simplicity personified. Good job!
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Thanks for all the comments fellas...I'm happy to hear I have achieved the look I was shooting for...
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 The seat looks GREAT! That's not one of the aftermarket ones, is it? It follows the lines of the bike BETTER than ANY aftermarket low seat I've ever seen. Again, 
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The seat looks GREAT!
That's not one of the aftermarket ones, is it? It follows the lines of the bike BETTER than ANY aftermarket low seat I've ever seen.
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That's a Maverick seat. Mike (if my memory serves me correctly) makes some quality stuff ! The price was right, shipping was fast, packaged very well, and a lot more comfortable than it looks. In fact, it completely eliminated the hot spot I had on my tailbone with the stock seat. Can't say enough good things about Maverick seats !!!
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Great looking bike, I grew up in Charles Co. and lived in Drum point for 10 years before heading to lower slower De.. I'm over there semi regular these day's, be cool to ride with you one day if your interested.
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Great looking bike, I grew up in Charles Co. and lived in Drum point for 10 years before heading to lower slower De.. I'm over there semi regular these day's, be cool to ride with you one day if your interested.
Absolutely! I check the forums just about everyday as part of my morning routine...lol. As you know, this is a great place to ride...too many country roads to count on both hands. Let me know when you are in the area and we'll hook up for a ride.
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08 SM, carb version w/ fat tank, blue and silver, AI removed, Short TOR'S, Air box removed, battery relocated and chopped rear fender.
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Looks good man. Love the seat and new headlight.
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I've got my Tank badges on and now I'm looking for the knee pads. Last set I ordered were actually for the EFI tank...
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Got her back on the road finally...why do these things take 3 times as long as you think they will....lol. Still a few things here and there left to do, but I'm pretty happy with the result. Way to many mods to try and list them, but if you have any specific questions...give me a shout.
030 by KOOLWAV, on Flickr
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Found a few before pics for comparison.....what a difference.
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Very cool bike. Great job!
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That cover does look pretty sharp, but two issues come to mind....it would be even nicer if the fins were aligned with the GF cover and the line on the cylinders and it would be even cooler if it wasn't $300...lol.
After taking a closer look.....those fins probably are parallel to the GF and cylinders...just a bad camera angle. So now it's just the $300 that's an issue.....lol.
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Can you get this stator cover in chrome as I think to have one wise with black and one side with chrome would look out of balance.
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Got her back on the road finally...why do these things take 3 times as long as you think they will....lol. Still a few things here and there left to do, but I'm pretty happy with the result. Way to many mods to try and list them, but if you have any specific questions...give me a shout.
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That's really cool man. I like the stripped down look.
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