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Home Made Pipe Shields
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mo650chopper
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PostPosted: July 9, 2005, 1:16 am    Post subject: Home Made Pipe Shields

Got tired of burning off my shoe laces and marking up my new Mac drag pipes. Problem was I didn't want to spend $50 on a pre-made pair. So a little left over diamond plate step plate and wahla!


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PostPosted: July 9, 2005, 1:20 am    Post subject: Re: Home Made Pipe Shields

New Cover Installed


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PostPosted: July 19, 2005, 6:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Home Made Pipe Shields

That's a good job. Since I'm too lazy, where did you see the $50 pre-made shields?
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PostPosted: July 19, 2005, 7:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Home Made Pipe Shields

Try this link to J & P Cycles. They're $20 Each plus shipping.
www.jpcycles.com/produ...All&page=1

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PostPosted: July 21, 2005, 11:47 am    Post subject: Re: Home Made Pipe Shields

Thanks for the link. I'll have to check it out.
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