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Hi guys, I want to paint the front fender with plasti dip flat black. I saw 4 bolts, 2 hex and two allen, and a clip retaining the brake hose. Any suggestion in the remotion of the brake hose clip? Thanks in advance!

Has anyone ever upgraded to the Vortex or Driven gas caps? I want to upgrade to the Driven, but wondering if I can then cap off the fuel vent line under the tank. The Driven cap has a built in vent. I'd imagine that I'd have to leave the overflow tube, but can't find a definitive answer out...