What did you do to your 18+ softail today?
#1
What did you do to your 18+ softail today?
Since this forum has been added, we now need this thread.
So I'll start.
Added a very small "Touch of Class" to my Cherry. A black fancy Shift linkage I bought on the Geek buying site.
Under $25 including shipping. Other styles are also available.
So I'll start.
Added a very small "Touch of Class" to my Cherry. A black fancy Shift linkage I bought on the Geek buying site.
Under $25 including shipping. Other styles are also available.
Last edited by FrankEV; 01-07-2019 at 01:12 PM.
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03-17-2024, 11:03 AM
Couldn't resist taking a few quick snaps today, now that it's (almost) complete...
Mods/extras so far...
Yet to tackle the air-cleaner cover - I hate it... looks kinda plastic and modern.. gonna try some chrome/silver pinstriping tape to give the insert a 'finned' look to match the other covers/cylinders... will report back on progress.
The seat is going to the upholsterer tomorrow to have an new plain panel sewn on where I took the studded one off (was a very easy to to unpick and remove it) and I'm also collecting the front-facing brackets for the screen that I've had painted gloss black.
She's almost there.
Mods/extras so far...
- New paint, including custom tank logos which I designed - Was aiming for a 1945, WLA-US Navy style grey... this is Land Rover Arroios Grey, which is the closest colour I could find - not as 'dead' looking as Nardo and a touch lighter too
- HD Black exhaust heat shields
- Ceramic coated black 'cocktail shaker' exhausts (universal fit - had to make up some small brackets and baffles)
- Light visors, all round
- 'stud removal' underway on seat
- Drag Specialities beach bars (so comfy, I now leave the Grasshopper backrest at home)
- Softail Slim tank bib
- Motherwell style (but WAY cheaper) luggage rack
- HD finned timer and primary covers
- HD swing-arm bag
- Engine crash bars
- Fork nut covers
- Silver/Chrome round retro mirrors
Yet to tackle the air-cleaner cover - I hate it... looks kinda plastic and modern.. gonna try some chrome/silver pinstriping tape to give the insert a 'finned' look to match the other covers/cylinders... will report back on progress.
The seat is going to the upholsterer tomorrow to have an new plain panel sewn on where I took the studded one off (was a very easy to to unpick and remove it) and I'm also collecting the front-facing brackets for the screen that I've had painted gloss black.
She's almost there.
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https://geek.wish.com/search/harley%20davidson%20accessories?&source=search
Will take a while to scroll through all the items but as you go down you will find a number of these "linkage's" of different styles.
Doing a quick search I found the link to the one I got: https://geek.wish.com/search/harley%...lated_products
Will take a while to scroll through all the items but as you go down you will find a number of these "linkage's" of different styles.
Doing a quick search I found the link to the one I got: https://geek.wish.com/search/harley%...lated_products
Last edited by FrankEV; 01-08-2019 at 06:22 AM.
#5
Installed my fangs, then a quick test ride. It was a comfortable 75 degrees this afternoon.
Numerous forum members have reported on the reduced buffeting benefits, but this exceeded my expectations. I am still running the stock windshield. I need more saddle time to decide whether I want to pursue additional changes.
I did feel a lille exit heat under the seat, but I installed these fangs inside the windshield dock, so I am not surprised. I've read the previous threads on fangs and engine temperature. I may decide I need to remove them or pursue other cooling options this summer.Maybe not, I believe the M8 is much cooler stock than my previous 110's were with various stages and tunes.
Numerous forum members have reported on the reduced buffeting benefits, but this exceeded my expectations. I am still running the stock windshield. I need more saddle time to decide whether I want to pursue additional changes.
I did feel a lille exit heat under the seat, but I installed these fangs inside the windshield dock, so I am not surprised. I've read the previous threads on fangs and engine temperature. I may decide I need to remove them or pursue other cooling options this summer.Maybe not, I believe the M8 is much cooler stock than my previous 110's were with various stages and tunes.
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tx freebird could you post a couple pics of where you installed them without the windshield in the way?
I'm really on the fence about either these or a set I picked up from a '17 and down Heritage that the po drilled to fit. I honestly like them better but they are chromed and would prefer black. I may try them and have them powdercoated or if they fit in my oven do it myself.
Thanks!
I'm really on the fence about either these or a set I picked up from a '17 and down Heritage that the po drilled to fit. I honestly like them better but they are chromed and would prefer black. I may try them and have them powdercoated or if they fit in my oven do it myself.
Thanks!
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I will post a picture tomorrow in the daylight. These fangs can be bolted on the inside of the windshield dock (as I did) or the outside of the dock. The outside position moves each deflector about 3/8 of an inch further away from the fork. Again, picture to follow.
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Installed my fangs, then a quick test ride. It was a comfortable 75 degrees this afternoon.
Numerous forum members have reported on the reduced buffeting benefits, but this exceeded my expectations. I am still running the stock windshield. I need more saddle time to decide whether I want to pursue additional changes.
I did feel a lille exit heat under the seat, but I installed these fangs inside the windshield dock, so I am not surprised. I've read the previous threads on fangs and engine temperature. I may decide I need to remove them or pursue other cooling options this summer.Maybe not, I believe the M8 is much cooler stock than my previous 110's were with various stages and tunes.
Numerous forum members have reported on the reduced buffeting benefits, but this exceeded my expectations. I am still running the stock windshield. I need more saddle time to decide whether I want to pursue additional changes.
I did feel a lille exit heat under the seat, but I installed these fangs inside the windshield dock, so I am not surprised. I've read the previous threads on fangs and engine temperature. I may decide I need to remove them or pursue other cooling options this summer.Maybe not, I believe the M8 is much cooler stock than my previous 110's were with various stages and tunes.
When I did the temperature test I could really tell the difference in buffeting and wind noise. They really do dramatically reduce both.
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Very early photo of my Cherry just after the Fangs were installed.
I will say the quality of the chrome on the set I got from J&P is not the best. Just about a year and they are developing pitting and rust is apearing even though I keep them cleaned and polished regularly. Might have to find a place to have them re-chromed sometime in the not too distant future.
But they, along with my recurve windshield, did a great job on reducing the buffeting.
If there is any concern about the engine heat off the engine onto the legs with fangs installed I would sugest a Capt Itch Croch Cooler.
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