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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/3/2007 6:52:03 PM
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Dennydp
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Take the cap off of a sport drink(the kind that opens when you pull on it) and install on qt of oil and you have a clean way of adding oil when you are on the road.
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/3/2007 6:52:27 PM
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I kept loosing the seat screw and finally realized it was the base part (that was clipped on) that had gottin loose therefore causing screw to break loose...ect this might be worth lookin at.
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/8/2007 1:50:16 AM
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Still not a "sticky" yet? Seems wierd when I keep seeing posts on DIY mods. Be nice to have one place for them and not have to search for it when you want a cheap mod. My 2 cents....... Not to mention the over 1300 views. I even recently recieved an e-mail on more info on some of my mods posted. Hope I helped bdjhog. I am a hands on guy who likes to save a buck, are you??
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/8/2007 2:15:00 AM
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STICKY PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/8/2007 3:29:43 AM
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Come On Terry! Can You Make This A Stickey? It Will Save Us All A Lot Of Time In Search Of...
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/8/2007 5:08:51 AM
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Here's some pics of a diy air horn install. The horn portion fits under the stock cowbell. The compressor gets mounted in the cavity under the seat. Pretty easy and loud too. Cost me around $50. Start off buy getting one of these:
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/2137/ Stebel Compact Nautilus Air horns. They even come with a relay. These are the same horns that the Mini-Beast and HD Premium air horn's use. 139 db.
Go to the auto store and get enough rubber fuel line to connect the separated horn and compressor.
Also get a plastic nipple fitting to connect the fuel line to the horn section.
You'll need some heavy gauge wiring and a fuse too connect the compressor and relay to the battery
You can separate the compressor from the plastic horn section and cut off the curved mounting pieces that kept it connected to the compressor housing. Run stock horn wires under the tank and use them to fire the relay. ( This allows you to use the stock horn button.)
I ground off some of the plastic horns "flare" to keep it from "peeking" out from under the cowbell, the zip tied it under the cowbell from the backside.
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/8/2007 5:21:01 AM
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true duals with stock exhaust cut down pipe on rear cylender halfway between head & end of pipe install 42.5mm freeze plugs from parts store one in top & 1 in bottom then use muffler clamp to fasten the cut pipe back together or have local muffler shop weld it back together install heat sheld done. freeze plug diverts all rear exhaust through stock crossover pipe about 10 to 15 bucks total or buy the same kit from a guy on ebay he sells them for 125.00
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/8/2007 5:33:39 AM
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lay down license plate for flht. Used a dremel to raise the holes in the bracket. Used a bench grinder to grind down the bolt heads until very thin and cut a screwdriver slot in them. Reinstalled and now I have a laydown license plate bracket for about 15 mins of work. No $$$$
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/9/2007 2:00:16 AM
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This is the best cheap DIY mod I have done to my 07 Ultra. It is to put an alarm siren that works with the factory alarm.
Go to Radio Shack and purchase Part #273-079 less than $6.00.
My local Radio Shack did not have the part in stock, but allowed me to pay for it in the store and shipped it to my house free of charge. I had it 2 days after I ordered it.
Don't know why HD sells the alarm and siren seperate, but read the post about the "Radio Shack" siren so I thought it would be an easy inexpensive fix and it was.
here is the post that I read about it in posted by ROLLNTIGER.
Removed the right side saddle bag and cover and then removed the electronic control module, 2 hex head screws. Removed the plastic cover, two nuts. Cut the head off the factory wiring harness. The factory wiring harness has three wires black, brown, and green. The siren only has a black and red. Take two pieces of shrink tubing and place over the red and black wires from the siren. Wired the red from the siren to the brown from the wireing harness and the siren black to the bike green. The black I just tucked back into the wireing cover. Test your connections! Slide the shrink tubing back down and used the blow dryer on high setting to shrink the tubing. The siren is small enough that I used some 3M emblem tape and secured the siren where the wiring harness was located. Simple using "cutacroshorty" as my instuction manual.
I was surprised at how small the siren is and never thought it would be loud enough. For those that have the alarm but no siren this is a great mod.
I did not cut the head off the factory plug. I stuck the wires in the holes in the factory plug and taped it all together. When I pulled off my plastic cover the plug was being held in a clip on that cover. As far as the sound, the speaker itself is very loud (120db), but after it is taped inside the plastic cover and the side cover is put back on it is not as loud. It is still very noticeable, but just not blaring loud. Any other questions let me know. I don't know if it will work on the 06 models but it seems like I read where there is a difference between the 05 and the 07, not sure about 06.
Good luck and feel free to PM with questions.
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/9/2007 3:06:24 PM
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Seen this post earlier and thought it needed to be here!
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Don't know if you can see this but I had to replace the gas cap on my truck and it came with the retaining strap that all cagers seem to have now. I popped the strap off the old one, drilled a 1/4" hole in the top of the Harley cap and secured the other end to the under side of the cover. Looks like Harley did it and you can't loose the cap.
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/9/2007 5:02:46 PM
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Here is one that I did out of desperation to get a place for sunglasses, gum and maybe a pen and some toothpicks. I purchased the HD 3 pouch assembly and popped it on. I have the HD 6" windshield on and it stuck out past the ends a bit more than I liked. Since it was already installed, the dealer wouldn't take it back. I really didn't like the two pouch version, (too small of individual pouches), or the larger single pouch version. Instead of putting it up on e bay, I came up with this. After cutting the bracket, I trimmed up the ends at an angle and touched up the edges. The two left over pouches were removed from the bracket, and attached on the inside of each saddle bag to hold misc small items to keep them from rolling around. I used industrial strength Velcro from Home Depot. Luckily I have a friend that makes custom gun Belts and holsters and was able to stitch on part of the Velcro to the bag. They seem to be holding in place well. seems to be a great place for things like wire ties, tire pressure gauge, spare turn signal bulbs etc.
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What is that saddle bag lock setup?
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/10/2007 11:53:16 AM
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One more about the garage door opener: I bought a "key chain" remote opener for my garage door, small and compact, about 1.25" wide x 2.50 long x .375 thick. I used Velcro to attach it to the side of my steering head on the inside of the fairing on the right side. Out of sight almost, out of mind, out of the weather. Has worked well for several months on the Ultra, worked great attached to the side of with windshield bag on my Fatboy for about 4 years before that. PACO
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/11/2007 6:40:51 AM
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XfasteddieX
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radio shck siren mod is great mount the siren under the fairing cap it is much louder
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DIY Wall mount for Windshield/backrest - 12/11/2007 9:57:40 AM
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Here's one I posted a while back for hanging your windshield and backrests in the garage. Mine is of scrap wood, but follow-on replies by others are VERY nice (and cheap!). 
http://www.hdforums.com/m_2096147/tm.htm
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RE: DIY Wall mount for Windshield/backrest - 12/16/2007 6:41:58 AM
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These are all GREAT ideas please keep them coming...........It is a good time while the temps are so low to give them some thought!
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/18/2007 9:10:33 AM
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Why did you switch muffler sides?
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/21/2007 4:04:04 PM
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I carefully pulled the reflectors of my bag latches, cleaned off the doulbe stick tape, sanded down the back side to remove the form marks and lightly painted them gloss black. I then reapplied them to the opposite side (since they are mirror image,) black out with double stick tape. Reflectors gone and it looks much better. Cost ZERO!
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/21/2007 6:43:25 PM
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Erdnase,
I'm waiting.
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/21/2007 9:35:28 PM
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ORIGINAL: harley_504
lay down license plate for flht. Used a dremel to raise the holes in the bracket. Used a bench grinder to grind down the bolt heads until very thin and cut a screwdriver slot in them. Reinstalled and now I have a laydown license plate bracket for about 15 mins of work. No $$$$
Pics 4 & 5 - This mod worked great for me too. Did it tonight. Thanks harley_504. It was something on my list from the catalog that will not cost me the $50. It was free.
Pic 3 - is a CD holder in my left side bag. It's one of the car visor holders that I cut the elastic straps off of, placed adhesive velcro on it and the insid of the bag, and stuck it on. It's removable if I need to and fits great! Also out of the way.
Pics 1 & 2 - are where I decided to mount my MP3 player (Creative Zen VisionM 30 gig). Used heavy duty velcro from WMT and ran a 6' aux audio cable up through my tank dash, down in front of the tank, zip tied to the main harness, and up in front of the neck to the stereo. Pretty clean and I like how it looks. Easy to use too.
I just bought my bike not too long ago, so I have not done much to it...yet.
I really like this thread. It needs to grow...keep'em comming!
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/21/2007 9:39:32 PM
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mvinc01
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ORIGINAL: Erdnase
I carefully pulled the reflectors of my bag latches, cleaned off the doulbe stick tape, sanded down the back side to remove the form marks and lightly painted them gloss black. I then reapplied them to the opposite side (since they are mirror image,) black out with double stick tape. Reflectors gone and it looks much better. Cost ZERO!
I would also like to see a picture of this.
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/22/2007 11:50:58 AM
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ORIGINAL: mvinc01
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ORIGINAL: Erdnase
I carefully pulled the reflectors of my bag latches, cleaned off the doulbe stick tape, sanded down the back side to remove the form marks and lightly painted them gloss black. I then reapplied them to the opposite side (since they are mirror image,) black out with double stick tape. Reflectors gone and it looks much better. Cost ZERO!
I would also like to see a picture of this.
I thought about doing that but found inserts cheap on e-bay!
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/22/2007 2:16:14 PM
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BGHFD
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Hey Fast Eddie,
How well does the garage door opener work from under the dash? I have Craftsman opener, and they seem to be a little weak.
Thanks
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/22/2007 5:22:10 PM
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mvinc01
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I don't know if this qualifies as a DIY but; take an old 5qt oil container, cut the side out and lay it down to use to drain your fluids...fits under the bike no problem 
It's simple, but still a good tip. I'd say it qualifies. Antifreez jugs work good for this too. Cut them so the handle and screw top/spout stay intact. Also makes a good parts cleaning bowl so you don't use all your wifes good tupperware out in the garage. 
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/23/2007 5:46:28 AM
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ORIGINAL: BGHFD
Hey Fast Eddie,
How well does the garage door opener work from under the dash? I have Craftsman opener, and they seem to be a little weak.
Thanks
it went from working about 1 block from the house to 1/2 block from house
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/23/2007 8:12:28 AM
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For $89 I added two Polk Tweeters to my Hog Tunes and they make a WORLD of difference!!
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/23/2007 8:22:55 AM
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Rodent
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How did you hook up the wires for the tweeters? Do they just tap into the Hogtune speaker wires?
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RE: "DIY MODS" WAY TO GO :) - 12/23/2007 8:28:42 AM
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texas steve
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How did you hook up the wires for the tweeters? Do they just tap into the Hogtune speaker wires?
The Tweeters come with a crossover for each one, and I simply soldered the crossover lead to the Hog Tunes speaker wires on the speaker spades. I tie wrapped the tweeter crossovers (there about the size half a deck of cards) to one of the big wire harness in the batwing just to hold them in place. The crossovers are totally covered with epoxy so not to worry about shorting etc.
Easy mod, and great sound.
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