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BORN TOO LATE! new FXDWG, trying for 1960s-70s easy rider style... ideas?

   
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Old 03-31-2015, 11:06 PM
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Writer - So black with orange flames, no front fender, king-queen seat, tall sissy bar, and a hippie-chick... you mean like this:


 
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Originally Posted by jeemann99
Wont just adding a 2" fork tube effect handling and trailing negatively? I have a 18" 240 rear tire with Burly slammers and am putting on a 23" tire up front, but am lowering it 2" to trail stock and handling.
I added +2" fork tubes and a 21" front wheel (not at the same time) to my Super Glide, and if it changed the handling, its not a bad thing for me. Its a little more "relaxed" feeling, but it still handles fine for my riding style.

 
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Nothing screams old school to me like a Springer seat, white handlebar grips, tank lift and ya get the *** down. Maybe 11" not to give up all the ride. Remove those reflectors right off. Remove belt guards as well. An ya a tall sissy bar with a raccoon tail and a red, white and blue bandanna. Then have fun man your living the dream.
 
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Originally Posted by GoneN6T
In heavy rain it sucks, but I cant stand the look of front fenders.

thanks for the inspiration... imma take it off this weekend.
 
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Originally Posted by 2>4
I like old school too. I went with a Le Pera Daytona 2 up seat in Regal style. It looks groovy man. I also got a matching sissy bar pad.
that lowrider has a badass 70s vibe to it, not doubt! looks like you're heading up to the country for an all-weekend music festival...
 
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Originally Posted by SCarty
Here's a link for sissy bars

http://www.ginzchoppers.com/
that devil tail sissy bar is unreal! thanks for the link
 
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Originally Posted by AFMM3
I too have an obsession with retro modding my bikes. I would have probably purchased an older bike so as not to feel too guilty about what I would do.
-paint motor an aluminum color with black jugs
-chrome wheels
-gloss paint with chrome front fender
-taller sissy bar
-chrome exhaust, either drag pipes or up-swept trumpets
-chrome apes, not black
-diamond pattern in the seat
-S&S teardrop air cleaner

and much more. Your bike is too nice to go overboard right immediately. Sissy bar and S&S air cleaner for now.
thanks for the detailed reply & the compliment... i'm definitely going with a taller sissy bar & S&S air cleaner.
 
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Originally Posted by gatorlaw
Lift that tank. I had a 3" lift on my dyna. Lost about 1/2 gal capacity but still got 180 between tanks.
i had not considered a tank lift... awesome idea, thanks mucho. i guess finding a shop that does good custom work here in houston might be my first priority.
 
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Originally Posted by Tufel
Carry a squirt ketchup toe bottle with used engine oil. When you park squirt a drop or two under the engine.
hilarious!!! i can probably just borrow a puddle from a few of my bros i ride with hahahaha
 
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Originally Posted by jpicht
If you want to go "old school" you need a "King and Queen" seat. Take a look at the seats they make at Bar Enterprises http://www.harleyseats.com/. They have some really nice seats that are surprisingly affordable.

As earlier stated, some turned up fishtails would be a nice touch.

thanks for the link... that spiderweb seat is kickass! they don't offer one for a '15 FXDWG but maybe they'll do one custom...?
 
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