New Member - '14 FXDB
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From: Wilmington, NC
New Member - '14 FXDB
Hey all, I've been a lurker for a bit.
Here's my '14 FXDB tuned up with a few mods. I purchased it in Boston, but recently moved to North Carolina. It will be undergoing some changes shortly, I have a new HD quarter fairing I got for a great deal which is getting painted. I'll also be changing out the bars and seat for more comfort, will likely go with T-Bars although I'd like to sit and try a few heights before pulling the trigger.
Cheers
EDIT: Also, if anyone has any feedback on the Fox FP shocks that'd be cool, also trying to decide between Leatherpros and Southeast Custom Cycle's tour masters.
Here's my '14 FXDB tuned up with a few mods. I purchased it in Boston, but recently moved to North Carolina. It will be undergoing some changes shortly, I have a new HD quarter fairing I got for a great deal which is getting painted. I'll also be changing out the bars and seat for more comfort, will likely go with T-Bars although I'd like to sit and try a few heights before pulling the trigger.
Cheers
EDIT: Also, if anyone has any feedback on the Fox FP shocks that'd be cool, also trying to decide between Leatherpros and Southeast Custom Cycle's tour masters.
Last edited by East_Coast_Dyna_Mike; Feb 4, 2016 at 03:33 PM.
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Welcome to the forum Mike. I've got the same bike going through some changes now. How's NC? What made you leave Boston? Funny I've lived my whole life 15 min south of Boston and my wife and I have had conversations about moving to NC just cus we here it so beautiful and you can get a lot of house for your money??
On a separate note. I'm waiting on my new bars and will be putting a set of 12" west coast t bars for sale cheap. nice bike by the way
On a separate note. I'm waiting on my new bars and will be putting a set of 12" west coast t bars for sale cheap. nice bike by the way
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Nice bike man. Love my FXDB - question: What's up with the white lettering on your tires? Did you get creative with a white sharpie or are they stickers? Looks kinda cool.
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Mike,
Nice scoot. I have 12" WC Tbars slingshots and I love them. I am 5' 9" and they are right at shoulder level. I rode with them to Sturgis this year (2K round trip) and I had no fatigue other than the wind trying to pull me off the bike going through WYO (30 mph crosswinds). I have been researching shocks for the last few months and I am pretty set on going with Works Black Trackers. They have a great rep, I called them and they answered all my questions, they build the shocks to fit the rider, and the price point is better for my wallet. Also, some of the guys from Unknown Industries run works, 'nuff said IMO.
Welcome to the forum and keep her between the ditches :-D
Nice scoot. I have 12" WC Tbars slingshots and I love them. I am 5' 9" and they are right at shoulder level. I rode with them to Sturgis this year (2K round trip) and I had no fatigue other than the wind trying to pull me off the bike going through WYO (30 mph crosswinds). I have been researching shocks for the last few months and I am pretty set on going with Works Black Trackers. They have a great rep, I called them and they answered all my questions, they build the shocks to fit the rider, and the price point is better for my wallet. Also, some of the guys from Unknown Industries run works, 'nuff said IMO.
Welcome to the forum and keep her between the ditches :-D
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You can get white lettering pen/markers just for touching up white lettering on tires. Not my thing, but it can be done rather easy.
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Thanks for all the positive comments guys, much appreciated.
Keep me posted when you put the bars up for sale. I had decided I wanted to change employers and in doing so I wanted to go somewhere I could see myself settling. I've been fortunate to see a lot of the country by traveling for work, and I decided I'd see if NC really does offer the promised "way of life." So far, no complaints, I've been a lot less stressed, but still adapting since I've spent all my life in New England.
Haha, those are actually the White Mountains in NH. But you never know!
Correct, its the badlander, ideally I'd like a take-off lowrider seat for more back support.
I used a tire-marker. I spent a few hours laying on my side in the garage last winter with a kerosene heater by my side, haha. It took about 4 coats for a good vibrant white, I'm going to give it another good once-over this spring. Stuff holds up well.
I'll take a look at the Works, I've never looked into them. I ride with a passenger relatively often, so that's something I'm going to need some help figuring out for adjusting.
I'm around 5'11" 186lbs, I have a feeling I'm going to spend some good highway time heading to the mountains and such so I'm really looking to get a solid setup for 80mph+ riding for distance thats also fun to scoot in the corners.
Welcome to the forum Mike. I've got the same bike going through some changes now. How's NC? What made you leave Boston? Funny I've lived my whole life 15 min south of Boston and my wife and I have had conversations about moving to NC just cus we here it so beautiful and you can get a lot of house for your money??
On a separate note. I'm waiting on my new bars and will be putting a set of 12" west coast t bars for sale cheap. nice bike by the way
On a separate note. I'm waiting on my new bars and will be putting a set of 12" west coast t bars for sale cheap. nice bike by the way
Correct, its the badlander, ideally I'd like a take-off lowrider seat for more back support.
Mike,
Nice scoot. I have 12" WC Tbars slingshots and I love them. I am 5' 9" and they are right at shoulder level. I rode with them to Sturgis this year (2K round trip) and I had no fatigue other than the wind trying to pull me off the bike going through WYO (30 mph crosswinds). I have been researching shocks for the last few months and I am pretty set on going with Works Black Trackers. They have a great rep, I called them and they answered all my questions, they build the shocks to fit the rider, and the price point is better for my wallet. Also, some of the guys from Unknown Industries run works, 'nuff said IMO.
Welcome to the forum and keep her between the ditches :-D
Nice scoot. I have 12" WC Tbars slingshots and I love them. I am 5' 9" and they are right at shoulder level. I rode with them to Sturgis this year (2K round trip) and I had no fatigue other than the wind trying to pull me off the bike going through WYO (30 mph crosswinds). I have been researching shocks for the last few months and I am pretty set on going with Works Black Trackers. They have a great rep, I called them and they answered all my questions, they build the shocks to fit the rider, and the price point is better for my wallet. Also, some of the guys from Unknown Industries run works, 'nuff said IMO.
Welcome to the forum and keep her between the ditches :-D
I'm around 5'11" 186lbs, I have a feeling I'm going to spend some good highway time heading to the mountains and such so I'm really looking to get a solid setup for 80mph+ riding for distance thats also fun to scoot in the corners.