LNSPLT // BLVD

LNSPLT // BLVD

My 93 Honda Shadow Build | Part 1

How she looked before the surgery

Lowered and welded

Clip-ons added, removed turn signals, horn, speedo, mirrors, and all that safety stuff

she was dirty and nasty…

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