RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/8/2008 8:28:39 PM
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HogGlider
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MrGasket "No-Tune" Air Cleaner mod;
I hated the stock football cover, and for the longest time I just ran the stock filter as an open element...still wasn't happy with the look (and still debating a tuner). You can do this mod fairly cheap if you have access to the tools, or a buddy who does.
What you will need is a MrGasket Chrome Plated Easy-Flow Air Cleaner assembly (can be purchased at AutoZone for roughly $16, MrGasket #1486);
Now I decided to use the cover plate in this assembley as my back plate, the metal is fairly thin, but it is sturdy enough to hold the filter and seal up on the throttle body. You may opt for a thicker back plate, but for the purpose of keeping this mod cheap...it will do the job. You will want to mark out where/how you want the assembley to fit on the throttle body and then have a hole cut to match the size of the throttle body being used. I used the gasket for the throttle body as a template for the hole size, seemed to work pretty good.
The fitler element is a paper filter and is about 1 1/2" tall, you could go to a larger filter in the future if you would like, but this filter will suffice enough for the V-twin. Now as far as the actual flow numbers of the filter I do not know, but since it is still a paper element I would imagine it isn't much more than a stock HD filter element.
Now I don't completely suggest going to this mod without getting a tuner, you will want to check you plugs for any signs of a lean condition, but I would strongly suggest you start looking to invest in a tuner following this modification
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/9/2008 11:59:22 AM
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JRK5892
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2 fantastic posts an ideas! thank you!!!
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/9/2008 8:16:39 PM
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XKROME
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not technically a bike mod but it is cheap and useful.
i had places to hang my bags, passenger seat, QR back rest and luggage rack on the wall with hooks but not for the QR windshield. found a plastic hose hanger in the shed, cut a couple notches with the dremel so it would fit and put some sticky foam on where the shield touches.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/9/2008 8:54:45 PM
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RudeDog
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Good idea XKROME! I have a question on the shock adjusting tool under the shield. Did you put a piece of hose on there before the electrical tape? If so, then how does it work?
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Great cheap mod HogGlider!
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/9/2008 9:02:02 PM
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XKROME
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Good idea XKROME! I have a question on the shock adjusting tool under the shield. Did you put a piece of hose on there before the electrical tape? If so, then how does it work?
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Great cheap mod HogGlider!
no hose(but i don't see why that wouldn't work), just about a half a role of electrical tape and it works great
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/9/2008 9:19:27 PM
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RudeDog
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Thanks, that makes it a dirt cheap mod! 
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/10/2008 10:41:36 AM
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skree
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Magnet site: K&J Magnetics, Inc.
www.kjmagnetics.com.
I picked up this one. If you buy more than one be warned that they ship them together. It's a bit challenging to separate them.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/10/2008 2:48:59 PM
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mudpuddle
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Good job tree.
Can't let the little things like that kick our ass.
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Soft tail pipes on a dyna. can be done... easier than you think!
required- (1) Dyna
(2) Softtail pipes of your choice *important* check to ensure the pipes allow adequate clearance for the dip-stick!!!
(3) 3/16" x 2" steel (available at home depot for about 10.00 for 36" long)
(4) 5/16" drill bit
(5) Vice (if not available substitute concrete stairs or a cinder block)
(6) Hammer
(7) Drill
(8) Beer
(9) Band-aids
The easiest way to mount them is to fab up a mount utilizing the lower two bolts on the side of the transmission (5/16-18 thread allen head approx. 1.5" long)
there is a wiring harness bracket (2000-2003 models for sure) that can be used to mark the steel for the correct c-to-c of the bolt holes (2 3/8" +/-)
there is enough room to allow about 1/4 inch of metal above the bolt holes before you start running into clearance issues between the side cover and your yet-to-be constructed bracket. drill the holes with the 5/16" bit if you are unsure of the measurement drill the second one (closest to the end of the bracket) oblong. bend the steel out at approx 45 degrees (with the bend starting 1/2" away from 1st bolt hole) using vice or alternative and and then back to 0 degrees when you have approx. 2 1/2 inches of offset (see illustration for details). cut the pipe end (the end you havent drilled yet) off approx 10-12" after the bend. mount the bracket on the trans and check for interference between th bracket and brake rod. mount your pipes and secure them how you want them (I used a bottle jack) and mark the bracket for the mounting tabs on the pipes (no measurement given cuz pipes and taste vary) drill bracket and re install. utilize beer and band-aids as necessary.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/10/2008 2:49:19 PM
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mudpuddle
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Glider, great tips on the breather reroute and the backing plate slash filter job.
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ORIGINAL: HogGlider
Details for Cylinder Head Breather mod -
You will need a 10"-12" length of vaccum tubing, and the appropriate sized T-fitting. You can use the stock head breather bolts, may wish to shorten them a bit (1/4"), or to get a better seal get some rubber washers. You will want to run the vaccum line from the front cylinder behind the throttle body (seemed to be best/clean option), to the T-fitting.
You will need to then connect the rear cylinder breather bolt to the T-fitting with a shorter length of hose, but not too short as it can put a kink in the line resulting in poor ventalation for the rear cylinder head. Once you have this line ran you can then run a short lenght to the hook up on the throttle body (from factory you will have a black cap on this fitting if not a California model).
Now when I posted this originally I implied this was for non-California models, however one should be able to tap into this with another T-fitting with no issues I believe.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/10/2008 2:49:43 PM
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mudpuddle
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Protecting our shit is just as important as gettin it XK.
You can always throw the garden hose on the ground,
the windshield looks good hangin up there out of harms way.
mud
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ORIGINAL: XKROME
not technically a bike mod but it is cheap and useful.
i had places to hang my bags, passenger seat, QR back rest and luggage rack on the wall with hooks but not for the QR windshield. found a plastic hose hanger in the shed, cut a couple notches with the dremel so it would fit and put some sticky foam on where the shield touches.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/10/2008 2:50:17 PM
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mudpuddle
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ORIGINAL: skree
Magnet site: K&J Magnetics, Inc.
skree,
Here is the thread for purchasing parts and pieces.
http://www.hdforums.com/m_1726526/tm.htm
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/11/2008 6:58:01 PM
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mudpuddle
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Good idea Blu
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I used a 9/64 in drill bit to punch a hole in the left detachable sideplate. When a small lock is threaded through it blocks the release pin and the locking arm from moving to the open position. I won't leave a lock on it when riding, but if I leave the backrest system on the bike for an afternoon or overnight it will be a little tougher to just unlock and take. My pictures suck, but I think it shows the location of the hole. Just manipulate the locking pawl to the closed position, then shoot the gap alongside the release pin, between the release button and the locking pawl. I probably could have gotten away with a 1/8 in bit, but the 9/64 was much sharper. FYI-- Even with tape on both sides before drilling I still flaked a small (1/4 the diameter of the hole) ring of chrome.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/11/2008 9:44:10 PM
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JRK5892
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Blu, i did that as well but i did it as a helmet lock... only after it was done did i realize that i just locked it on the bike as well, win win that night... Xchrome thank you thank you!!!! man! i have no idea what to do with my shield when it is not on, i have it in my living room in a pillow case half the time.... not any more!!!! went to home depot and picked up a hose hanger.. excuse me, a shield hanger... great idea man! on the shock tool i used 2 layers of shrint wrap... i actually shring wrap alot of my tools and the heads of rachets i put some masking tape on them, that way if you ever hit the and or rub it with the rachet it does not ruin your night, easy way to protect your stuff.... very nice
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/22/2008 7:23:31 PM
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RudeDog
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Kick ass tip BluBob! Sometimes you've gotta do what you've gotta do and I've done an oil change on an '06 Street Bob where this "tool" would have done the trick. Damn those things are cramped in there.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/23/2008 8:29:24 AM
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And I am fully prepared to recieve the ridicule for posting the most ghetto <$50 tip. Go ahead and fire.
Not a chance.-that's thinkin' on your feet right there! Yet another use for duct tape.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/23/2008 6:40:06 PM
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RudeDog
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You should get a patent on it soon!
Too late I already applied and I have one on Ebay just to see how much it'll go for. I'm thinking $49.99 (still under $50.00).
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/25/2008 6:48:16 AM
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RudeDog
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Great homemade mods Dave, a great way to come into the forum!
The trick where you mounted the lock is a great alternative way to use the engine guard mounting hole, and diamond plate kicks ass in my book.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/25/2008 9:50:56 PM
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Citoriplus
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Dave,
Nice work, but I have a suggestion. If you edit that posting to put [image] in front of the links and [/image] after it it will put the pics into the posting instead of just the link.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/26/2008 6:36:07 AM
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chengdave2003
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Thank you...I was trying to figure that out....
Dave
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Dave,
Nice work, but I have a suggestion. If you edit that posting to put [image] in front of the links and [/image] after it it will put the pics into the posting instead of just the link.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/28/2008 6:54:00 AM
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I will add a small one for those who keep their key on the alarm FOB. I got tired of hearing it bounce off the frame and eventually making its mark on the frame. So I glued a magnet to the back of the FOB.
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WOW the bike is dirty.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/28/2008 8:42:32 AM
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My $35 camera handlebar mount
I was looking for a camera/camcorder mount for a while, they are really expensive to buy. I found $5 camera mount mod online but it looks kind of cheap, click here for the link. I decide to make my own, order a 1" chrome handlebar clamp from Kuryakyn part number 1420, bought a optex car window 2-way panhead camera mount from a local store, I bolted the camera mount right onto the clamp, it costs me $35 in total. If you have a light weight camcorder, it may also work. I will go capture some videos with my digital camera this weekend, stay tuned.
WARNING: Although the camera stays tight, I highly recommend using safety tie down.
Click here to view demo video
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/30/2008 6:41:45 PM
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I haven't seen this one on here yet. I wish I could take credit for it but I stole it for The Horse BC. Cheap alterative to the billet clamps and other bought stuff. Use zip ties and tuding to create your own spacers. Turns out to be shock mounted too.
Mud, if it doesn't belong feel free to delete.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/30/2008 6:50:48 PM
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Citoriplus
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Mud, if it doesn't belong feel free to delete.
If he does, can't think of why, or even if he doesn't would you be so kind as to copy it and repost it over in the DIY thread pinned to the top of the Softail section? I think its a slick idea, especially using it on high voltage plug wires and as a shock stand off. I have been looking for something like that to tie off my clutch line, thanks for the tip.
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RE: HOW TO - under fifty bux - 5/30/2008 7:24:30 PM
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