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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 12/16/2006 8:04:36 AM
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skips69
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And last in this round of mods is my new headlight. I love the long ones and went with something bigger than I had on previous bikes. (It's a knock-off - saved $$$ - shhhhh).
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 12/16/2006 4:14:17 PM
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paulca
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Wow that is a wicked looking custom! The solo seat looks very neat & very tidy and the sissy bar actually doesn't look bad. Like to see a picture without the sissy bar to compare.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 12/17/2006 7:56:45 AM
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skips69, nice looking ride! I love the pipes. Are those V&H Big Radis pipes? If so, what other engine mods did you do to accomodate them? Remap and High Flow AC maybe?
Yep, has the Big Radius. Also has the SERT, Big Sucker A/C and ran through on the Dyno.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 12/17/2006 8:03:42 AM
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skips69
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Wow that is a wicked looking custom! The solo seat looks very neat & very tidy and the sissy bar actually doesn't look bad. Like to see a picture without the sissy bar to compare.
I agree this sissy bar is not too bad of a look. If it was a regular HD detacheable or HD rigid style that stood straight up, would probably look goofy. As it is the stock FXSTC sissy bar, and is more rounded and curved back, it's not too bad looking without the pad (or in this case the seat itself bolted to it). I'm planning on taking it off whenever the solo is on the bike (90% of the time) next spring and summer. But for now, grabbing some riding here and there through the winter time, I need my bags on the bike and so they're back on right now and the bolts and spacers I made are for use with the sissy bar.......Still would like to find some time this winter and make my bags detacheable and possibly look into making a detacheable sissy bar set-up that will work for the stock seat. The stock seat is great for 2-up riding, so planning on keeping it.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 12/20/2006 5:15:55 AM
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Congratulations on your new bike! Have lots of fun over many, many safe miles on it.
Regards, Paul
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 12/20/2006 5:22:03 AM
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paulca
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I agree this sissy bar is not too bad of a look. If it was a regular HD detacheable or HD rigid style that stood straight up, would probably look goofy. As it is the stock FXSTC sissy bar, and is more rounded and curved back, it's not too bad looking without the pad (or in this case the seat itself bolted to it). I'm planning on taking it off whenever the solo is on the bike (90% of the time) next spring and summer. But for now, grabbing some riding here and there through the winter time, I need my bags on the bike and so they're back on right now and the bolts and spacers I made are for use with the sissy bar.......Still would like to find some time this winter and make my bags detacheable and possibly look into making a detacheable sissy bar set-up that will work for the stock seat. The stock seat is great for 2-up riding, so planning on keeping it.
Skips69,
What is the solo seat you have on? Did it come with the fender strip or was that sourced elswhere? It looks good.
Regards, Paul
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 12/20/2006 12:44:23 PM
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What is the solo seat you have on? Did it come with the fender strip or was that sourced elswhere? It looks good.
Regards, Paul
The seat is made by C&C motorcycle seats. The rear fender bib is made by Mustang ($30.00).
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 12/20/2006 5:45:07 PM
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I think the sissy bar adds an old school look. A look I hope to go for over time.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/2/2007 11:23:07 AM
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dg7080,
It may be me, but I cannot see your bike picture. I'd like to see anybodies shots with windshields, I have to have one cause of an upcoming trip from N.C. to San Diego, but I don't want to get one too big. Paulca, thanks for the lead to the wind vest website!
Thanks guys, Happy New Year & keep the shiny side up!
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/3/2007 9:23:19 PM
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That looks great!! Thanks for reposting the photo also.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/6/2007 8:37:00 PM
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I've been reading these posts for awhile now... thought I'd better join & share pics of "my" custom!
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/7/2007 5:38:02 AM
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what exhausts have you got on there? cant make them out from the pic.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/7/2007 12:39:49 PM
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Those are the screamin eagles. Not exactly the tone I was going for. But much better than stock.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/7/2007 7:26:49 PM
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New Rack, still need to add braided handles, move blinkers down, Big Rad. exhaust and screaming eagle air cleaner, I am not ADDICTED!! . .LOL 
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/7/2007 7:27:43 PM
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/7/2007 7:28:22 PM
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/8/2007 9:57:53 AM
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Crappy pic but I love showing it off. Lots of comments about rear tire.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/11/2007 9:48:55 AM
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paulca
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Good choice of colour there Chester 
I'm intrigued as to what you have on your sissybar.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/11/2007 10:31:54 AM
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Skips69,
Love that look with the pipes and all, but was wondering if your going to leave the sissy bar "as is"?
Reason I ask is that everytime I see those two holes for the seat with nothing in them it makes me think that something is missing.
I know its not my bike and your entitled to do what you want with it, but might I suggest you stop off at the local bicycle shop and see about getting a pair of those little 1" red reflectors for a kids bike. You can get a pair of stainless steel or chromed acorn nuts from a hardware store to fit them and use them to fill up the holes.
The whole thing will probably cost less than the gas it takes to go get them. But it will fill up the holes with something that's at least marginally useful.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/11/2007 2:26:37 PM
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Well, not riding too much right now. Been some decent weather, but missing most of the 50 degree days (work), and hitting all of the rainy days (off). So, not really on the forefront of my mind right now. I don't think it's too bad of a look, but once the weather warms up (for real), I'd probably take it off when I have the solo on the bike. The red reflectors definately won't be happening though, ha, ha. I already left them off of the front fork sliders, eventually will get the ones off of the rear fender too - don't want to add any more. Maybe some small sissy bar/back rest emblems to screw into the holes, or something else? But, probably just take the bar off altogether when the solo goes on.
I still plan to look into making a detacheable sissy bar for the stock seat. Maybe I'll get back onto that in a couple weeks and get the bags back to detacheable as well.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/11/2007 2:28:26 PM
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And, I just looked at my bike pic and seee the relector is on the sissy bar (was on the rear fender on my last bike). Problem solved I guess when it is off for the solo........
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/11/2007 5:57:19 PM
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Went with the black FXSTC as well......traded in an '04 Nighttrain. Drag bars were very uncomfortable on longer rides.......much more vibration compared to the mini apes. Having that 6th gear also helps with keeping the ride smoother at higher speeds. The stock seat didn't make it out of the dealership......they actually threw in the retro seat as it was on the bike at the time.......so if anyone wants/needs a stock seat I'll hook you up. Bars are next to go......replacing with the fat mini apes and mirrors with internal signals to ditch the front turn signals......I'll post pics when this has been done....should clean up the front end quite a bit......no coin for the chrome controls though.......anyone have any insight on V & H Fuel Pak versus PC III....I went V&H with the Big Shots staggered and the Ness Big Sucker.......definite difference but wondering if PCIII would have made more sense????
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/12/2007 6:42:10 AM
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paulca
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Went with the black FXSTC as well......traded in an '04 Nighttrain. Drag bars were very uncomfortable on longer rides.......much more vibration compared to the mini apes. Having that 6th gear also helps with keeping the ride smoother at higher speeds. The stock seat didn't make it out of the dealership......they actually threw in the retro seat as it was on the bike at the time.......so if anyone wants/needs a stock seat I'll hook you up. Bars are next to go......replacing with the fat mini apes and mirrors with internal signals to ditch the front turn signals......I'll post pics when this has been done....should clean up the front end quite a bit......no coin for the chrome controls though.......anyone have any insight on V & H Fuel Pak versus PC III....I went V&H with the Big Shots staggered and the Ness Big Sucker.......definite difference but wondering if PCIII would have made more sense????
Good colour choice but ..... 
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/12/2007 7:03:16 AM
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so if anyone wants/needs a stock seat I'll hook you up. Bars are next to go......replacing with the fat mini apes and mirrors with internal signals to ditch the front turn signals......I'll post pics when this has been done....should clean up the front end quite a bit......no coin for the chrome controls though.......
Those "ugly, fat stock seats" that alot of folks seem to dislike so much for the Custom are going for some pretty good money on ebay. They're selling for more than it costs for HD's chrome switch housings (hint, hint). And, they're selling for about the same price as a complete aftermarket kit - chrome switch housings, master cylinder, levers, etc. Might sell that seat and get the chrome you're needing.........Good luck either way, you're on the way with the new bars already.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/14/2007 6:38:59 PM
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Hi, people!
This is my newest bike, just got her on October 14. Still kinda stock, need intake, pipes, bigger bags (those are my old ones from the Superglide), and a console speedo/tach. WHY Harley does not put a combo speedo/tach on their factory bikes puzzles me...
Mo' money, maybe? Hmmmm.
Anyway, as soon as I saw this color in the showroom, I fell in love! hehe! Knew I'd never need ta alter or add to THAT! (IMHO)
As far as the seat goes, I DIG IT! The BEST factory seat I've ever had! (My babe likes it, too! A major plus!)
OK, I need some input from you people. (Please?) 
First, which pic ya like best. I'll use that one for my sig pic.
Second, and more important, I am looking for intake/exhaust components. Been a while since I've bought anything, and technology has changed radically. I've been doing some preliminary research, but am open to suggestions. Intake, good flow at a good price.
Exhaust, prefer slip-ons, but may go for a full system. Top end is not as critical as maintaining some solid bottom end and midrange torque. Sound, about halfway between stock and obnoxious. LOL!
Thank you for your replies, and I hope you like the pics!
See ya! 
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/14/2007 6:44:52 PM
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One more pic, sorry, this system is messing with me...
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/14/2007 9:01:37 PM
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Very nice TWolf! IMHO I like the last photo best, that blue sure is sharp! I was torn between the two-tone, and black myself. The dark side eventually won!! I'm shopping for pipes as well, lookin at the V&H Short shot staggered's, but wondering how loud they'll be being that short, ahh well, time will tell...
Jim
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/16/2007 9:14:47 PM
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Would this be considered a soft "slick" tail? Just added this Mod tonight, tough to see some of the pics, but here are a few. I'll work on a daylight shot or two tomorrow, if I get home from work before the sun goes down! Next will be the side mount license plate holder.
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RE: Softail Custom Pictures - 1/16/2007 9:16:37 PM
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Two more, with lights & brakes:
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