Sorry this is off topic but I know a few of you are into Harley's. We've just got back from Daytona Bike week and thought I'd share pictures of the latest custom craze in the USA. I must admit I'd never seen anything like it before. Custom bikes usually have long forks etc, but now "Baggers" are in. Nearly every bike we saw was a "Bagger", and the new craze is to put 26, 30 or 32 inch front wheels in them. So this is the next step for my 16H bagger. 
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I was also shocked at how poorly paid the bar staff are, this girl can't even affort a skirt.. or maybe she was late for work and didn't have time to get dressed..?
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This poor girl only has an old Indian scarf to keep her warm 
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I had to buy Wendy some new knickers as well.
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We went to several custom bike shows, the best for me were the "Old school" custom bikes.
I also heard about a private collection of bikes, mainly Norton’s. When we found the place we were lucky enough to be show around. They even had a BSA
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Unfortunately there were no Norton's or BSA's about anywhere else we went, just bloody Harley's and a few Indians, but some lovely old ones.
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The weather was fantastic and you don't need a helmet on a motorbike, but it's law to wear one on a pushbike..! But I'm glad I didn't rent a bike as I think I'd be fined. I couldn't understand why the bikes were staying in lane in the traffic jams, then I found out it's illegal to ride between the lanes so the bikes were stuck as well. I've never heard of that before and a bit pointless having a bike. They also ride really slow and it was annoying being stuck behind them on an open road.
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We had a great time but glad to be home after 2 weeks of madness. I don't even want to look at my Harley in the garage
I'm now working out how to fit a 32" wheel on girder forks
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