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In: Introductions, 2/12/2012, 4 replies Subject: Hello from Kansas Fe Fanatic: New here. I was at a auction Friday and they had a bankruptcy item which was a Road Star. It's a 2005 and I opened the bid to find no one bid against me. It was a pleasant surprise but I am not sure what ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 About_Time: :welcome: From Ontario Sounds like you scored.Hello from Kansas 5 posts, last by: About_Time In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 5 replies Subject: New family member greyphart: Names Reggie. 4 1/2 year old Golden ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 Boatmark: I'll bet he came stock with a tennis ball installed in his mouth!:laugh: :laugh: Congrats!:woohoo:New family member 6 posts, last by: Boatmark In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/11/2012, 7 replies Subject: Volt Meter moreland4: I have the installed on my bike. Love the functionality but the lights are ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 Erbman02: Well, if you want to be creative and are good mechanically and can solder. If there is enough room in ...Volt Meter 8 posts, last by: Erbman02 In: Miscellaneous, 2/10/2012, 16 replies Subject: Custom back patch... Unab8d_Ly4m: Was wondering if anyone knew where I could get a back patch done for a decent price. I would like to get my signature picture without the LSU or Saints logos, but with the colors reversed. Latest reply, 2/12/2012 Unab8d_Ly4m: I'll be sure to ask if reflective thread is an option.Custom back patch... 17 posts, last by: Unab8d_Ly4m In: Miscellaneous, 2/12/2012, 1 reply Subject: Wire Gauge Plumbwader: Can anyone tell me what gauge wires are on the stock controls. I need to extend the wires for my apes. Latest reply, 2/12/2012 Erbman02: 18ga should be fine. stagger the cuts, solder and heat shrink. A higher quality heat shrink can be ...Wire Gauge 2 posts, last by: Erbman02 In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 6 replies Subject: This tachometer? dingodango88: Does anyone know if this will work with an 03. I know it says specifically for the 1700...but I like this one because is the same riser clamp that I have. Does anyone have this specific tach? I was also ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 dingodango88: Ahh man Curt if you could do that I'd be very greatfull. I would love for it to be in the center, ...This tachometer? 7 posts, last by: dingodango88 In: Rides, Meets, Events, 2/11/2012, 5 replies Subject: Finally got to blow out the cobwebs today... Road Dog: ...that is, after all of this awesome rain that we've needed and working for 2 weeks without a weekend break, it was time for me and the wife to hop on the R* and ride. We rode out to Round Top, TX ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 dingodango88: He can't go wrong with that bike that's for sure. If I weren't so attached to my 03 I would have ...Finally got to blow out the cobwebs today... 6 posts, last by: dingodango88 In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 8 replies Subject: Looking at a Mustang GT, any advice? xbeaus: it's a 96 GT. 5 speed. 4.6 SOHC. I test drove it and it's been well taken care of. I can pick it up for $3200.00. I've always wanted to get a mustang but don't know much about them. This one also has ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 dingodango88: You should try the 2011 then B) They reintroduced the 5.0....that is one sweet machine. It makes ...Looking at a Mustang GT, any advice? 9 posts, last by: dingodango88 In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 14 replies Subject: Lithium Soap? About_Time: A lot of the lubrication points shown in the service manual call for the application of lithium soap type lubricant. Specifically, I am about to repack my steering neck bearings. What do the members ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 About_Time: Yeah greenpus...course correction required on this one. Although I didn't help matters by asking ...Lithium Soap? 15 posts, last by: About_Time In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 3 replies Subject: chrome wheel kryinggame: Guys, I'm kicking an idea around: chrome wheel. For you guys who went chrome, did you do both front and back wheels or solely the front wheel? I'm wondering if it would look horrible if I only went ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 rballew: i have a chrome rear wheel cover with all the hardware that i'm looking to get rid of.it looked great ...chrome wheel 4 posts, last by: rballew In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 20 replies Subject: Waht Tires do you ride??? ear3: Latest reply, 2/12/2012 Solo: Ahhh the Darkside I went there on my VN2000and loved the ride . What tire did you find to fit the Roadstar ...Waht Tires do you ride??? 21 posts, last by: Solo In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 13 replies Subject: Solo Seats- Narrowing down the list, want opinions Doc_V: I've narrowed down the list and would like to get some opinions based on the following criteria in order of importance: 1) Comfort 2) The Lower the better ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 IMTopGun1: B) I love my Dragger. But, I rarely go long distance. And if I do, I switch back to my PCS redone ...Solo Seats- Narrowing down the list, want opinions 14 posts, last by: IMTopGun1 In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 8 replies Subject: Stage 3 problem B1gRed: So I'm working over a set of stock pipes for my 09 R* to make them stage 3. I made it all the way to the point where I wiggle the center tube until it comes out. Well it broke loose but it seems it somehow ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 Blackroadie: Its worth doing both...now u know how. Stage 3 sounds good. Good throaty sound.Stage 3 problem 9 posts, last by: Blackroadie In: Technical Discussions, 2/12/2012 Subject: oil leak buschman: At 1 time i over filled the oil by not taking one of the drain plugs out and putting the usual amount of oil in it. well corrected that but now ever since that dumb mistake the bike experiences an occasional ... oil leak new topic by: buschman In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 8 replies Subject: Finallt done...yah right!!!! Dragoon: prior to having my back surgery in January, i did all the mechanical work to my bike (coils, suspension, heads and valve, carburetor and upgraded stator). The bike runs like lightning. Then the day before ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 nightstar57: AWESOME.. hope you recover soon ... Finallt done...yah right!!!! 9 posts, last by: nightstar57 In: Bike Talk, 2/5/2012, 18 replies Subject: WTB: Landon's Grab Bar major443: Morning all...looking to buy one of these grab bars for my bike, they're a pretty hot commodity and tough to find. If you have one and would like to sell it please give me a shout. I also have a few items ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 major443: Put me in line for one of the 10 Steven. I'll even take a raw one and have it chromed myself if ...WTB: Landon's Grab Bar 19 posts, last by: major443 In: Body/Frame, 1/31/2012, 17 replies Subject: Starting the rebuild... goodnamesaretook: Now that I have some parts on the way, i started the breakdown of the Roadie today for the bagger rebuild to start. Looking forward to posting pics and getting input from everyone here along the way. Progress ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 goodnamesaretook: Yep, fits great. hey Yogi...do you happen to have a color code or name, etc. for your paint ...Starting the rebuild... 18 posts, last by: goodnamesaretook In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/10/2012, 7 replies Subject: Got my new boots! chrisxv1600al: Got my new boots! Milwaukee "Mechanics". $83.99 after Gold Club membership discount from J & P Cycles. Also ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 hrdbrgn: I wear HD Engineer boots. $160 but I found them on eBay for $59. 3 yrs old...42k miles and. About to ...Got my new boots! 8 posts, last by: hrdbrgn In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 9 replies Subject: Any problem using Harley bars? Doc_V: Was thinking about getting some new bars and was curious if Harley bars can be used on a Roadie? ...Assuming they're 1 in. in diameter of course. Latest reply, 2/12/2012 rphazen: Yeah I just bought some Khrome Werks Sweepers for an FLHT. If looking a the touring model ...Any problem using Harley bars? 10 posts, last by: rphazen In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 2 replies Subject: new apes coming tristate: just ordered new pc apes, after alot of looking found these guys, ROAD-6 customs. All good reveiws, all "good ol boys" doing the work... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 silly2635: Thats what I have. They should look great on your bike!new apes coming 3 posts, last by: silly2635 In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 8 replies Subject: Growing old, kicking and screaming mbk: Couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them ... Latest reply, 2/12/2012 Edge51: +1Growing old, kicking and screaming 9 posts, last by: Edge51 In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 5 replies Subject: Lets go flying saab9k: This is the fun part http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=mMvLuUJFHYk Took me a couple of hours to master this in a cessna 152 Latest reply, 2/12/2012 About_Time: Brings back memories of a few times in a Piper Tomahawk too. I always enjoyed a good challenge but ...Lets go flying 6 posts, last by: About_Time In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 3 replies Subject: four corners ride? 129drifter: anyone done the four corners ride on a Roadstar? What say ye? :) http://www.usa4corners.org/main.htm Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Greysnake: Did it in '07 and '10. Great riding. Cortez is a good place to stay. four corners ride? 4 posts, last by: Greysnake In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 1 reply Subject: AIS Removal HotRodRStar: Hey all, I am generally lazy by nature and dont like doing any more work than absolutely necessary. So in the case of AIS removal I abhorred the idea of removing my exhaust just to beat on the pressed ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Greysnake: AIS Removal 2 posts, last by: Greysnake In: Miscellaneous, 1/3/2012, 145 replies Subject: What did you do to your RS today? Mr_Shamrock: I am a member of a truck forum and they have a thread like this and I figured I would start one here. It gets a lot of posts over there. Even if you just went on a short ride or just looked at in the ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 About_Time: Repacked the neck bearings. Decided against drilling and tapping for grease zirks...kind of question ...What did you do to your RS today? 146 posts, last by: About_Time In: Body/Frame, 2/11/2012, 11 replies Subject: Stock heel/toe shifter….. ROADGRABBER: Didn’t want to hijack dvblair’s ’’shifter mod’’ thread! So here goes! I have the early 02 shifter and personnaly I find it much easier to use the heel shifter to rev up, I find that it’s a more ergonomic ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 moreland4: Like others have said, I didn't want to "think" how to shift on the fly. So my stock "04 toe/heel shifter ...Stock heel/toe shifter….. 12 posts, last by: moreland4 In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 2 replies Subject: Windshield Bag DarkStar74: I am wanting to get a decent priced 3 pocket studded windshield bag. Not sure on the fitment on the stock Silverado windhield. I was hoping you guys could help me out with suggestions and maybe even someone ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 ozarkpreacher: I put this one on my bike when I had just the windshield. I used velcro 2.5 wide and went all the ...Windshield Bag 3 posts, last by: ozarkpreacher In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 3 replies Subject: Thnx! Inubus: I bought my 07 2 years ago and decided to check out the web to see what I could find out about this bike. I found this place! Lucky me. Great advice in just about everything I could think of asking. I ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 TampaSVT: +1, Inubus. ;) RichThnx! 4 posts, last by: TampaSVT In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 2 replies Subject: 2012 Road Star Silverado S donelam304: Has anyone seen the new Road Star Silverado S yet. We finally got one in at the shop i work part time at and put her together. The first thing i noticed and fell in love with was the entire front end. ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 Tug: yeah them are pretty :woohoo: http://www.chromemasters.com/2012 Road Star Silverado S 3 posts, last by: Tug In: Pics of My Ride, 6/27/2011, 52 replies Subject: Posting Pics Step By Step!!! CPORetired: I know alot of people are having trouble with the posting of pics so since I am bored to death today I thought I would try to help. First the programs I use are all available online and do NOT cost anything. ... Latest reply, 2/11/2012 geester: Thanks CPO.Posting Pics Step By Step!!! 53 posts, last by: geester

New Forum Posts

In: Introductions, 2/12/2012, 4 replies
Subject: Hello from Kansas
Fe Fanatic: New here. I was at a auction Friday and they had a bankruptcy item which was a Road Star. It's a 2005 and I opened the bid to find no one bid against me. It was a pleasant surprise but I am not sure what ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
About_Time: :welcome: From Ontario Sounds like you scored.Hello from Kansas

5 posts, last by:

About_Time

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 5 replies
Subject: New family member
greyphart: Names Reggie. 4 1/2 year old Golden ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
Boatmark: I'll bet he came stock with a tennis ball installed in his mouth!:laugh: :laugh: Congrats!:woohoo:New family member

6 posts, last by:

Boatmark

In: Electrical/Electronics, 2/11/2012, 7 replies
Subject: Volt Meter
moreland4: I have the installed on my bike. Love the functionality but the lights are ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
Erbman02: Well, if you want to be creative and are good mechanically and can solder. If there is enough room in ...Volt Meter

8 posts, last by:

Erbman02

In: Miscellaneous, 2/10/2012, 16 replies
Subject: Custom back patch...
Unab8d_Ly4m: Was wondering if anyone knew where I could get a back patch done for a decent price. I would like to get my signature picture without the LSU or Saints logos, but with the colors reversed.

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
Unab8d_Ly4m: I'll be sure to ask if reflective thread is an option.Custom back patch...

17 posts, last by:

Unab8d_Ly4m

In: Miscellaneous, 2/12/2012, 1 reply
Subject: Wire Gauge
Plumbwader: Can anyone tell me what gauge wires are on the stock controls. I need to extend the wires for my apes.

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
Erbman02: 18ga should be fine. stagger the cuts, solder and heat shrink. A higher quality heat shrink can be ...Wire Gauge

2 posts, last by:

Erbman02

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 6 replies
Subject: This tachometer?
dingodango88: Does anyone know if this will work with an 03. I know it says specifically for the 1700...but I like this one because is the same riser clamp that I have. Does anyone have this specific tach? I was also ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
dingodango88: Ahh man Curt if you could do that I'd be very greatfull. I would love for it to be in the center, ...This tachometer?

7 posts, last by:

dingodango88

In: Rides, Meets, Events, 2/11/2012, 5 replies
Subject: Finally got to blow out the cobwebs today...
Road Dog: ...that is, after all of this awesome rain that we've needed and working for 2 weeks without a weekend break, it was time for me and the wife to hop on the R* and ride. We rode out to Round Top, TX ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
dingodango88: He can't go wrong with that bike that's for sure. If I weren't so attached to my 03 I would have ...Finally got to blow out the cobwebs today...

6 posts, last by:

dingodango88

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 8 replies
Subject: Looking at a Mustang GT, any advice?
xbeaus: it's a 96 GT. 5 speed. 4.6 SOHC. I test drove it and it's been well taken care of. I can pick it up for $3200.00. I've always wanted to get a mustang but don't know much about them. This one also has ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
dingodango88: You should try the 2011 then B) They reintroduced the 5.0....that is one sweet machine. It makes ...Looking at a Mustang GT, any advice?

9 posts, last by:

dingodango88

In: Maintenance, 2/10/2012, 14 replies
Subject: Lithium Soap?
About_Time: A lot of the lubrication points shown in the service manual call for the application of lithium soap type lubricant. Specifically, I am about to repack my steering neck bearings. What do the members ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
About_Time: Yeah greenpus...course correction required on this one. Although I didn't help matters by asking ...Lithium Soap?

15 posts, last by:

About_Time

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 3 replies
Subject: chrome wheel
kryinggame: Guys, I'm kicking an idea around: chrome wheel. For you guys who went chrome, did you do both front and back wheels or solely the front wheel? I'm wondering if it would look horrible if I only went ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
rballew: i have a chrome rear wheel cover with all the hardware that i'm looking to get rid of.it looked great ...chrome wheel

4 posts, last by:

rballew

In: Bike Talk, 2/10/2012, 20 replies
Subject: Waht Tires do you ride???
ear3:

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
Solo: Ahhh the Darkside I went there on my VN2000and loved the ride . What tire did you find to fit the Roadstar ...Waht Tires do you ride???

21 posts, last by:

Solo

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 13 replies
Subject: Solo Seats- Narrowing down the list, want opinions
Doc_V: I've narrowed down the list and would like to get some opinions based on the following criteria in order of importance: 1) Comfort 2) The Lower the better ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
IMTopGun1: B) I love my Dragger. But, I rarely go long distance. And if I do, I switch back to my PCS redone ...Solo Seats- Narrowing down the list, want opinions

14 posts, last by:

IMTopGun1

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 8 replies
Subject: Stage 3 problem
B1gRed: So I'm working over a set of stock pipes for my 09 R* to make them stage 3. I made it all the way to the point where I wiggle the center tube until it comes out. Well it broke loose but it seems it somehow ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
Blackroadie: Its worth doing both...now u know how. Stage 3 sounds good. Good throaty sound.Stage 3 problem

9 posts, last by:

Blackroadie

In: Technical Discussions, 2/12/2012
Subject: oil leak
buschman: At 1 time i over filled the oil by not taking one of the drain plugs out and putting the usual amount of oil in it. well corrected that but now ever since that dumb mistake the bike experiences an occasional ...
oil leak

new topic by:

buschman

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 8 replies
Subject: Finallt done...yah right!!!!
Dragoon: prior to having my back surgery in January, i did all the mechanical work to my bike (coils, suspension, heads and valve, carburetor and upgraded stator). The bike runs like lightning. Then the day before ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
nightstar57: AWESOME.. hope you recover soon ... Finallt done...yah right!!!!

9 posts, last by:

nightstar57

In: Bike Talk, 2/5/2012, 18 replies
Subject: WTB: Landon's Grab Bar
major443: Morning all...looking to buy one of these grab bars for my bike, they're a pretty hot commodity and tough to find. If you have one and would like to sell it please give me a shout. I also have a few items ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
major443: Put me in line for one of the 10 Steven. I'll even take a raw one and have it chromed myself if ...WTB: Landon's Grab Bar

19 posts, last by:

major443

In: Body/Frame, 1/31/2012, 17 replies
Subject: Starting the rebuild...
goodnamesaretook: Now that I have some parts on the way, i started the breakdown of the Roadie today for the bagger rebuild to start. Looking forward to posting pics and getting input from everyone here along the way. Progress ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
goodnamesaretook: Yep, fits great. hey Yogi...do you happen to have a color code or name, etc. for your paint ...Starting the rebuild...

18 posts, last by:

goodnamesaretook

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/10/2012, 7 replies
Subject: Got my new boots!
chrisxv1600al: Got my new boots! Milwaukee "Mechanics". $83.99 after Gold Club membership discount from J & P Cycles. Also ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
hrdbrgn: I wear HD Engineer boots. $160 but I found them on eBay for $59. 3 yrs old...42k miles and. About to ...Got my new boots!

8 posts, last by:

hrdbrgn

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 9 replies
Subject: Any problem using Harley bars?
Doc_V: Was thinking about getting some new bars and was curious if Harley bars can be used on a Roadie? ...Assuming they're 1 in. in diameter of course.

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
rphazen: Yeah I just bought some Khrome Werks Sweepers for an FLHT. If looking a the touring model ...Any problem using Harley bars?

10 posts, last by:

rphazen

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 2 replies
Subject: new apes coming
tristate: just ordered new pc apes, after alot of looking found these guys, ROAD-6 customs. All good reveiws, all "good ol boys" doing the work...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
silly2635: Thats what I have. They should look great on your bike!new apes coming

3 posts, last by:

silly2635

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 8 replies
Subject: Growing old, kicking and screaming
mbk: Couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them ...

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
Edge51: +1Growing old, kicking and screaming

9 posts, last by:

Edge51

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 5 replies
Subject: Lets go flying
saab9k: This is the fun part http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=mMvLuUJFHYk Took me a couple of hours to master this in a cessna 152

Latest reply, 2/12/2012
About_Time: Brings back memories of a few times in a Piper Tomahawk too. I always enjoyed a good challenge but ...Lets go flying

6 posts, last by:

About_Time

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 3 replies
Subject: four corners ride?
129drifter: anyone done the four corners ride on a Roadstar? What say ye? :) http://www.usa4corners.org/main.htm

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Greysnake: Did it in '07 and '10. Great riding. Cortez is a good place to stay. four corners ride?

4 posts, last by:

Greysnake

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 1 reply
Subject: AIS Removal
HotRodRStar: Hey all, I am generally lazy by nature and dont like doing any more work than absolutely necessary. So in the case of AIS removal I abhorred the idea of removing my exhaust just to beat on the pressed ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Greysnake: AIS Removal

2 posts, last by:

Greysnake

In: Miscellaneous, 1/3/2012, 145 replies
Subject: What did you do to your RS today?
Mr_Shamrock: I am a member of a truck forum and they have a thread like this and I figured I would start one here. It gets a lot of posts over there. Even if you just went on a short ride or just looked at in the ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
About_Time: Repacked the neck bearings. Decided against drilling and tapping for grease zirks...kind of question ...What did you do to your RS today?

146 posts, last by:

About_Time

In: Body/Frame, 2/11/2012, 11 replies
Subject: Stock heel/toe shifter…..
ROADGRABBER: Didn’t want to hijack dvblair’s ’’shifter mod’’ thread! So here goes! I have the early 02 shifter and personnaly I find it much easier to use the heel shifter to rev up, I find that it’s a more ergonomic ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
moreland4: Like others have said, I didn't want to "think" how to shift on the fly. So my stock "04 toe/heel shifter ...Stock heel/toe shifter…..

12 posts, last by:

moreland4

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 2 replies
Subject: Windshield Bag
DarkStar74: I am wanting to get a decent priced 3 pocket studded windshield bag. Not sure on the fitment on the stock Silverado windhield. I was hoping you guys could help me out with suggestions and maybe even someone ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
ozarkpreacher: I put this one on my bike when I had just the windshield. I used velcro 2.5 wide and went all the ...Windshield Bag

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ozarkpreacher

In: Non Motorcycle Topics, 2/11/2012, 3 replies
Subject: Thnx!
Inubus: I bought my 07 2 years ago and decided to check out the web to see what I could find out about this bike. I found this place! Lucky me. Great advice in just about everything I could think of asking. I ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
TampaSVT: +1, Inubus. ;) RichThnx!

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TampaSVT

In: Bike Talk, 2/11/2012, 2 replies
Subject: 2012 Road Star Silverado S
donelam304: Has anyone seen the new Road Star Silverado S yet. We finally got one in at the shop i work part time at and put her together. The first thing i noticed and fell in love with was the entire front end. ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
Tug: yeah them are pretty :woohoo: http://www.chromemasters.com/2012 Road Star Silverado S

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Tug

In: Pics of My Ride, 6/27/2011, 52 replies
Subject: Posting Pics Step By Step!!!
CPORetired: I know alot of people are having trouble with the posting of pics so since I am bored to death today I thought I would try to help. First the programs I use are all available online and do NOT cost anything. ...

Latest reply, 2/11/2012
geester: Thanks CPO.Posting Pics Step By Step!!!

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geester

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