Own a 2013 Blackline with Vance & Hines Short Shots and Fuel Pak fuel management system. Aside from those upgrades and a Willie & Max swing arm bag, it's stock. I'm giving myself a maximum of $1000 to spend on accessories or upgrades on this bike, and I'm wondering what might be the best way to spend it. I know that limit isn't much to work with on a Harley, but I think if I'm patient and shop around, I can make it work.

I was initially looking at swapping front wheels, but that's too large of a chunk, if not all the budget. Options I've considered so far are a windshield, new seat, saddle bags, high flow air cleaner, professional tune, or cams (if the install labor is reasonable).

Any input would be appreciated. I'm sure there are options I've never considered.

 

I bought my 2009 Heritage used so some of the add-ons that are installed on her were installed by a previous owner, however below is the list of what's been added to my Heritage since it was new.

Below is my list of >$6000 worth of add-ons.
What I did was made a list of things I wanted then just started moving the item from the "wanted list" to the "added list".

A lot of my add-ons were bought used so I saved some money there.

My favorite add-ons are my Stage 1 stuff, Progressive 422 RAP suspension and my tour pak.

Any way perhaps my list can give you some ideas.


Here's my list:
Speedo/Tack- 70900072
LED signal lens front- 68411-10
LED signal/stop lens rear- 68128-10
LED Gas gauge- 62823-08B
LED Oil gauge- 62955-09
Headlight trim- 69734-05
Turn signal trim front and rear- 69749-05
Passing lamp trim- 69732-05
Brake Pedal Pad- 44248-96
Shift Pedal Pad- 34627-99
Shift linkage- 33801-09
Footboard inserts front- 50051-09
Footboard inserts rear- 50027-09
Footboard pad front- 51345-08
Footboard pad rear- 50807-08
Windshield bag- Non-Harley
Rear rack- 53713-96A
V&H staggered pipes- 17221 Non-Harley
V&H fuel pak
Engine guard- 49004-00A
Grips- 56263-96A
Wind deflectors- 58121-85B
Levers- 46114-07
Fender lens both- 59081--96
Fender trim- 59209-91T
Accent LED lights- non-Harley
Passenger tour pillion- 51763-07
Kruzer Kaddy- non-Harley
License Plate frame- 60051-01
Crotch Cooler- non-Harley
Gotsaggybags- non-Harley
SMH10 Headsets- non-Harley
Saddlemen luggage- S3200 non-Harley
12v power port- 69200091
Shock adjustment tool- DS190733
Driver's backrest- KY-8987
Bike cover- 98722-90C
Guard cover- HDEE2
Hwy. Pegs Mounting Kit- 50957-02B
V&H baffles-23103 non-Harley
Hwy. Pegs - 50130-95A
Thermometer Black face- 75102-04
Clock Black face- 75041-03
Leather Tour Pak- 53690-06A
Tour Pak 2-up rack- 53066-00C
Tour Pak Liner- 54011-04
Helmet lock-45732-86
Fender skirt- 59147-96
Front fender rail
Rear fender rail
Mini Tour Pak Rack- 53100-96
Progressive 422 RAP shocks

 

you say 1000 is your budget, but after that you will still want more! you'll never be done..lol

 

On top of never be done, then you will go to demo days like I did today and then want to trade it in on something else! The madness of addiction to the endless possibilities with a Harley are insane!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Would help to know what you're most interested in?

Comfort
Looks
Performance

That said, on a budget I (but your priorities may be different) would take care of any comfort issues first, then go to performance, then looks.

From your list...you can modify your seat yourself with a staple gun, some foam, and a cutting knife or sander. It really is quite easy and far less expensive than buying a new seat.

For relatively little you can get a good HiFlow A/C and a tune (without paying for dyno time) and really wake up the engine. After than you may or may not even want more power (ie. not need/want cams).

Here's a thread on the most popular tuners-

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/ignit...uning-etc.html

 

Since I've got the short shots and the fuel pak tuner, I will most likely go with an air intake next. I'm a little surprised the previous owner didn't do that. Looking at all that's available, there seems to be a huge swing in pricing. Found an S&S Stealth Kit on Amazon for $100, but there are intakes for Roland Sands that run upwards of $500+. Is there a difference in performance based on design? I would think even the least expensive will allow more air in than the stock system?

 

While almost all aftermarket air cleaners will flow more air than stock, and more than our engines can eat....they are NOT all created equal.

Besides looks, on the function side, you have two different types-

Most aftermarket A/C comply with the EPA mandate that feeds hot oily air into the intake.

There are a few companies that still make air cleaners that let only clean air into the engine. DK Custom is one of them. You can see our A/C's at this LINK


Picture of bike with typical stage 1 "air cleaner" feeding the hot oily air back into the air cleaner from the breathers.




Picture of a bike with external breathers and 5k miles




Another set of pictures-

This is an 06 Ultra that had the typical stage 1 "air cleaner" with the breathers going into the engine....at 8000 miles



This is the same 06 Ultra with external breathers with 27,000 miles more on it



Not only will an engine run better if it is getting just air and gas fed into it (vs. oxygen depleted air, gas and oil), but it will last longer also!

 

That's really eye opening. I suppose the Harley Heavy Breather still feeds the breather back into the intake?

 

What kind of ship times are there on a DK Outlaw HiFlow 587 kit in Sano Black? And is that a correct choice for a Blackline?

 

Just buy more gasoline and ride it.