Sulfur Yellow Vesco Rabid Transit Tourer

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Re: Sulfur Yellow Vesco Rabid Transit Tourer

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the whole bike looks quite nice. generally i dislike fairings, because all i've seen are the vetter offerings, but this one looks much better
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Re: Sulfur Yellow Vesco Rabid Transit Tourer

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anim-cheers1

outstanding work!

this Don Vesco Rabid Transit fairing is the STUFF man!

thanks for sharing your build.....

here's my recent one. http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=47596

would love to find one of those Vescos collecting dust at a yard sale! dancr
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Re: Sulfur Yellow Vesco Rabid Transit Tourer

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Congratulations on July BOTM, a very nice July 2014 calendar girl choice. Sweet.
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Re: Sulfur Yellow Vesco Rabid Transit Tourer

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Way to go MinnesSNOWta! Great looking bike, that fairing looks perfect. Congrats on BOTM. anim-cheers1
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Re: Sulfur Yellow Vesco Rabid Transit Tourer

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Congrats on BOTM, you certainly deserve it.
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way to go mark. good looking bike
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That is a sweet ride action1
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Re: Sulfur Yellow Vesco Rabid Transit Tourer

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Congrats on BOTM! Well deserved. The fairing doesn't distract from it's natural beauty but actually compliments it. Nice action1
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Re: Sulfur Yellow Vesco Rabid Transit Tourer

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Love the Vesco fairing...I've never seen one in person...have you noticed an actual increase in gas mileage because of it?

Congratulations on BOTM! anim-cheers1

I think the 76 is one of the best GL's because of the higher revving motor and you have one of the best colors to boot!

Would you post up some more pics please?
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Great selection for bike of the month. Beautiful bike and the fairing really compliments it. Congratulations.
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Good looking scoot! The vetter is functional, classic, but not spectacular in the looks department. That fairing is pretty sweet! The whole setup just flows and obviously works well! Congrats on bike of the month!

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Re: Sulfur Yellow Vesco Rabid Transit Tourer

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Congratulations on BOTM!!, I like the color, deffinately stands out.
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