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    • WhiskeySandwichW
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      @goosehd said in Motorcycles:

      @WhiskeySandwich Nice bikes!! Did you chop the necks or use offset forks? Also, using shorter rear shocks?

      Oh yeah, and the shocks on the two newer sporties are 10.5". May go with a full rigid on the 72 in the future though.

      "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
      -Seneca

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      • louisboscoL
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        @WhiskeySandwich love the paintwork in the second photo!

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        • WhiskeySandwichW
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          @louisbosco said in Motorcycles:

          @WhiskeySandwich love the paintwork in the second photo!

          Thanks! would you believe thats a rattle-can job I did in my backyard?

          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
          -Seneca

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          • louisboscoL
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            @WhiskeySandwich the best ones are the self-inspiration of the moment 🙂

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            • goosehdG
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              @WhiskeySandwich So how does it ride with the 6 overs and lowered rear? Looks cool but still wonder about handling.

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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              • WhiskeySandwichW
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                @louisbosco Yea, I'd never done paint like that before, It was definitely a wing-it moment. I knew I wanted to tape off some pin-striping and make the paint translucent with a fade so you could see the wire brush marks through the color. It turned out way better than I'd hoped.

                "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
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                • louisboscoL
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                  @WhiskeySandwich never stop trying

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                  • WhiskeySandwichW
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                    @goosehd So the hardtail is a 3" stretch and 1" drop from factory specs, I think. So it's surprisingly comfortable to ride like it is even with no rear suspension. The fat tire and cushy seat soak up most of the bumps and the reclined back position makes it the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. The long forks make it super stable at speed, but it can get a little tippy at slow, parking lot speeds. You get used to it though and it's no prob.IMG_3884.PNG

                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
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                    • goosehdG
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                      @WhiskeySandwich Great picture and awesome bike!

                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                      • WhiskeySandwichW
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                        @goosehd Thanks dude! Now to get good enough at building bikes to quit the dayjob lol

                        "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
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                        • DmartD
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                          What a nice ride!

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                          • WhiskeySandwichW
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                            @WhiskeySandwich So how does it ride with the 6 overs and lowered rear? Looks cool but still wonder about handling.

                            Realized I didn't exactly answer the question: it handles surprisingly well. Very planted in the corners, super predictable, given the road surface is smooth. I've scraped in corners but it's a bit sketchy. Hit a bump wrong and the whole rear will skip to the outside. Then again, I find that suspended bikes can have a bit of a floaty nature in corners sometimes especially if speed varies, which can buck you funny. IDK, its just something you get comfortable with.

                            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
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                            • goosehdG
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                              @WhiskeySandwich like this:

                              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                              • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                @goosehd omg yikes! Yes like that but with less speed and more soiling myself.

                                "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
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                                • goosehdG
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                                  Keep the shiny side up and glad to have you around!!

                                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                  • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                    @goosehd Yeah, no stunt riding for me! I stick with the 'safer' stuff. I've got nothing to prove.

                                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                    -Seneca

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                                    • goosehdG
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                                      @WhiskeySandwich I’ve done my share of stupid stuff, but on two wheels I keep myself in check. Too many things to go wrong to roll the dice on life looking cool.

                                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                      • DmartD
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                                        I love hardtails but to be honest, they look better than they ride at least in terms of comfort 😂

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                                        • goosehdG
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                                          My 50 year old back cringes at the thought of speed bumps, bridge joints, and potholes even with suspension.

                                          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                          • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                            I play it safe these days, can’t huck or send it like I used to could. Kids keep me in check. Will say though, a pothole on the hardtail is about the same as any lowered bike. And that’s coming from a dude with herniated disc.

                                            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                            -Seneca

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