Lic-A-Dee Split I

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Looking good Matt!! How are you going to cover the wires/cables on the handlebars? I use pipe insulation taped in place. Would like to see something different.

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WinnipegStPaul9 wrote:Looking good Matt!! How are you going to cover the wires/cables on the handlebars? I use pipe insulation taped in place. Would like to see something different.

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Definitely a lot of work but will be worth every minute! Can't wait to see finished pics and get a review on how it runs and rides!

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Actually I used a Sprintfire kill switch and an original dimmer. Wish now I would have switched both like yours. Here's a picture of the wrap.

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I think there are lots of bar padding product options out there.
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Keep the pictures coming Matt. Looking good.
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Looks great I will probably steal a few of your ideas for mine! Later Lincoln
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DA - I bought this a couple yrs ago at Waconia for my 78cc. Think maybe from Don Soukup...they were basically an afterthought with extra materials and were a big seller. Now I believe he has them regularly available.

Sorry 78 wasn't available for photo op.

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Sprailfire340 wrote:DA - I bought this a couple yrs ago at Waconia for my 78cc. Think maybe from Don Soukup...they were basically an afterthought with extra materials and were a big seller. Now I believe he has them regularly available.
That gives me another idea, John's Upholstery could make padding covers.
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Sprailfire340 wrote:DA - I bought this a couple yrs ago at Waconia for my 78cc. Think maybe from Don Soukup...they were basically an afterthought with extra materials and were a big seller. Now I believe he has them regularly available.

Sorry 78 wasn't available for photo op.

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Yes! Very nice!

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Matt wrote:
Sprailfire340 wrote:DA - I bought this a couple yrs ago at Waconia for my 78cc. Think maybe from Don Soukup...they were basically an afterthought with extra materials and were a big seller. Now I believe he has them regularly available.
That gives me another idea, John's Upholstery could make padding covers.
Matt, that is a great idea!!!

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Looking good.Glad the head and cylinder worked out for Matt.


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Looks good all coming together, I'm sure john could do a nice looking pad, guys a wizard. Get her on the snow this yr!
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More progress. This is the seat that came with it. I'm going to run it for now and get it fixed up by John next summer.
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Looking good!! Is it coming to RWTC?
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