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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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I refused to pay $1000 for a heartland passenger seat, so I made my own.


I built frame but I found a new Heartland seat cushion on eBay for $67. So far I have about $100 into the seat. The only thing left to do at this point is add a sissy bar.
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Old Jul 1, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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Looks nice! Did you incorporate the sliding locking mechanism? I found an old factory one, with the short sissy bar, but what I would like is a bigger sissy bar and a platform to carry stuff (not people). I would be interested in purchasing one of your custom creations if you were so inclined.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2014 | 03:05 PM
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I've got a few. A 2007 Thunder Mountain Keystone, a 2005 Thunder Mountain Blackhawk, and a 2002 custom chopper.
Previous bikes, both stolen: 2007 Keystone and 2005 Blackhawk.

Currently, I have an issue with the Keystone. My spark plugs are not getting any spark. I came home yesterday and it was running fine. I tried starting it today and got this problem.

I have checked the wires, the spark plugs in the other bikes, the fuel pump is working fine and the wires have voltage. All of the fuses are fine, I removed and cleaned the spark plugs, I put the spark plugs in the other bikes, they get spark. I checked the controls on the handlebars and they have power. I am still not getting sparks.

Anyone else ever have this problem?

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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Outaluck
Looks nice! Did you incorporate the sliding locking mechanism? I found an old factory one, with the short sissy bar, but what I would like is a bigger sissy bar and a platform to carry stuff (not people). I would be interested in purchasing one of your custom creations if you were so inclined.
Sorry for the late reply, for some reason I didn't get the email notification. I appreciate the offer, but this thing was such a pain in the *** to make. I don't have that sliding thing on it right now, but I plan on making something at some point.

It may be a little hard to see, but I finally got the sissy bar welded on.




Now I just have to find, or make, a back rest pad.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 08:48 AM
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New here, but I've owned bikes my whole life.

I always wanted a custom chopper, and an opportunity fell in my lap to purchase a 2008 Durango. The owner put a LOT of custom work into it, and it is sweet, with only 2800 miles.

I was recently thinking of selling it, since I don't get an opportunity to ride it much. I took it to my local HD store and test drove a Street Glide Special. When I returned, there were 10 people standing around the Durango taking pictures of it...3 of them were shop employees!

I'm reconsidering the sale!
 
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 01:05 AM
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I plan on replacing my 5 3/4" headlight with a led replacement. The company that makes the light sells them in pairs. Would anyone be interested in the second light when I get it? It would be $100 plus shipping. Oracle is the light manufacturer and there is a ton of info here:
http://oraclelights.com/automotive-l...mp-Replacement
 
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 08:03 PM
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I finally got my oracle light in the mail today. This light is bright as hell!!



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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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I have 2004 blackhawk 240 looking to update stock speedo with speedo tach combo from Harley. Would I be looking for 2004 Harley parts?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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Installed a set of Shotgun Shocks!! Great ride, I'm very happy with the purchase.

All the way up


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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 12:03 AM
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I happen to be looking thur the sight and found this and I also have the same problem and looking for other parts for my keystone but when I call thunder mountain in Co. they tell me they have no infor on the bike anymore. But thanks on th head light
 
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