So I decided I should finally do my own build thread and consolidate everything in one area. Seeing that I already have this thread up...I will dedicate all my upgrades n such here for my/your viewing pleasure! See below...


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Glad to announce that I took delivery today on my 2nd 2014 Forty-Eight! Insurance settlement was a good experience and I will be starting over with a new canvass with this beauty! This time shes ABS!

2014 Morocco Gold Pearl ABS
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and a pic of the deceased(totaled) Chrome flake...
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On a side note:

I got a few comments when I posted about getting another 48 after the ACCIDENT in July... Things like "Why would you get another bike?" and "Didn't you learn your lesson?" hahahahah I just thought it was funny...

Of course I would get another bike! I love this ****! And the lesson I learned...NEVER give other motorists the benefit of thinking they are remotely intelligent when behind the wheel...


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Pre-ride check before her maiden voyage...
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Cleaned up the bug eyes with smoke lens and visors
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Removed the reflectors...no heat gun just floss and wd40.
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Just some minor stuff for now as I'm waiting on parts to arrive...

 

Good to see it worked out. I hear you on people's comments about getting another bike. I was still on the backboard in the ER when my dad said, "did you learn your lesson?" I am on my 4 bike now. It definitely makes you more aware that you are invisible to other drivers.

 

even with ABS the brakes still suck....upgrade the caliper!

 

Glad you are back on 2 wheels & satisfied with the insurance settlement.
The wife grew up in Guam, and we are planning a quick trip over in the next couple of months. Are there any places to rent a bike for a day or two?

 

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing the changes you make to your new 48. I'm on my 5th bike since I went down in 1997.

 

Yeah man you can rent at the Harley Shop here... http://www.guamharleydavidson.com/

 

Congrats again & glad to see you're back in the saddle. Ride safe & ride-on!

 

Nothing wrong with the brakes as long as you ride with some sense.
Its not a sportbike and isnt meant to be.

OP, glad ya got it

 

Congrats and enjoy. Nice color for a 48.

 

A sportster out brakes most sport bikes