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Those would look nice peeking out from under a small pickup bed with "GoldWing" on the tailgate. :-)
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Where do the batteries go for the Electric Blue Lester?
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Nope, it looks great in my book. But subtle it is not.
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Seems like the combination of 10 bolt brakes and tires is better for a trike. It would be good to get some un-sprung weight off back there, but no simple way to do it.
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great thread GLT
Thabnks for taking the time to document it & tell the story. anim-cheers1
BTW do not forget to add gear oil shakehands
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this is cool project and you gave awsome naration to it cant wait to find out more .
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