2018+ Softail Models Breakout

Another Vicla

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 10, 2020 | 03:49 PM
  #1  
Enfd56's Avatar
Enfd56
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 70
Likes: 20
From: Fl
Default Another Vicla

I just finished up putting on parts and pieces. The forum has been great for ideas. I went with ride wright fat 30 spokes. I haven’t seen them on too many bikes and it’s clean looking imo. The M8 sounds great with Samson fishtails. Baffles removed and just torque cones. I am not sure if I like the dog bowl on. I guess I need to find my purse to knock the dirt off the whitewalls !

 
Old Jul 10, 2020 | 03:57 PM
  #2  
6113_'s Avatar
6113_
Seasoned HDF Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 21,704
Likes: 33,027
From: 36.4279047 & -86.80480 or thereabout
Default


 
Reply
Old Jul 10, 2020 | 10:37 PM
  #3  
gleam's Avatar
gleam
Tourer
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 381
Likes: 122
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Default

Saw this in the gallery and wanted to give it a hell yeah in the comments.

I don't think the air cleaner looks bad, but it does look out of proportion and slightly wrong for some reason. I don't know what would look better, just sayin I hear ya.
 
Reply
Old Jul 10, 2020 | 10:41 PM
  #4  
6113_'s Avatar
6113_
Seasoned HDF Member
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 21,704
Likes: 33,027
From: 36.4279047 & -86.80480 or thereabout
Default

Originally Posted by gleam
Saw this in the gallery and wanted to give it a hell yeah in the comments.

I don't think the air cleaner looks bad, but it does look out of proportion and slightly wrong for some reason. I don't know what would look better, just sayin I hear ya.

it's the black trim that throws it off. It's OK, but kinda misplaced.

I'm a fan now of chrome swing arms. That would look killer.
 
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2020 | 12:17 AM
  #5  
gleam's Avatar
gleam
Tourer
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 381
Likes: 122
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Default

Originally Posted by 6113_
it's the black trim that throws it off. It's OK, but kinda misplaced.

I'm a fan now of chrome swing arms. That would look killer.
I think you're right about the trim. The rest of the bike is chrome on white, and that's the opposite.

The idea of a chrome swingarm sounded pretty crazy to me when I first saw it. Like not good or bad, just extreme - I dig it now. Would look great here, for sure. I'm not that familiar with what this style is, but I've become a big fan of these white bikes that are heavily chromed and ornate like this one from checking out the gallery here. Ornate isn't quite the word I want but it's too late to try any harder than this.
 

Last edited by gleam; Jul 11, 2020 at 12:18 AM.
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2020 | 01:39 AM
  #6  
Modo's Avatar
Modo
Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 194
Likes: 65
From: 405
Default

Gosh damn is that cool.
 
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2020 | 05:36 AM
  #7  
Tampa Fatboy's Avatar
Tampa Fatboy
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 13,456
Likes: 10,452
From: Sunshine State
Default

Originally Posted by Enfd56
I just finished up putting on parts and pieces. The forum has been great for ideas. I went with ride wright fat 30 spokes. I haven’t seen them on too many bikes and it’s clean looking imo. The M8 sounds great with Samson fishtails. Baffles removed and just torque cones. I am not sure if I like the dog bowl on. I guess I need to find my purse to knock the dirt off the whitewalls
Like where you're going with it, sweet. Post my Deluxe twinkie for you, notice the license plate relocation. I forget the name of the small company that was building the kit, but if you can locate them might be something to consider.
The bracket they offer fits under the brake fixture dropping the tag bracket below, add the tombstone lens they offer, and throw a CD lighted LED tag cover.



 

Last edited by Tampa Fatboy; Jul 11, 2020 at 05:42 AM.
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2020 | 07:15 AM
  #8  
Brian15's Avatar
Brian15
Tourer
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 444
Likes: 305
From: Michigan
Default

That's a great looking bike, and I really like the Fat 30 spokes. I can see that change happening for me next year. These threads are going to cost me a fortune!

I didn't like the black ring on the air cleaner cover or the black timer cover, so I switched them out for chrome I found on the H-D website. There may be something better out there, but it gets the job done for now. Another thread showed a Kuryakyn coil cover, so I had to make that change, as well. Got to love chrome.




 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 11, 2020 | 07:35 AM
  #9  
Enfd56's Avatar
Enfd56
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 70
Likes: 20
From: Fl
Default

Thank you , yeah that air cleaner looks awesome. I am going to continue the process but the big purchases and most labor intensive things are finished. I don’t see myself sending in the swing arm to the chrome shop , but who knows , I have a 20 year old Donzi classic that I am still messing around with
 
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2020 | 01:49 AM
  #10  
irish44's Avatar
irish44
Cruiser
5 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 160
Likes: 57
From: Florida
Default

Any loss of torque in the low end with the Samson exhaust?
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:22 AM.

story-0
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-1
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-5
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-7
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-8
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE