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From: Out West
Plans for the tank eh, talk is cheap, where's the beef
HD Get-a-Grips are great grips and less than the versions the designers sell, worth a look. Stock grips are fine if your hands don't have palms.
Well look what the cat drug in
Good to see you're still alive, pick up a Dyna and come on back
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From: Galt's Gulch - MI
With mine, the billet is 11 3/4", with the heim joints adjusted as close as possible the hole to hole OAL is 15 7/8".
I had to adjust the shift lever a spline or two but no issues other than that. One benefit of the longer shift rod linkage is you've got more clearance to remove the oil filter, with the stock setup it was tight, more clearance less chance of a mess when you remove the oil filter.
I used 5/16 - 24 bolts and the stock acorn nut on the front and polished stainless steel washers as spacers to be certain the shift rod linkage was running parallel to the primary; I added the Kuryakyn chrome 1068 transmission shift arm to dress it up a bit more...
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Just you wait 
Ordered a Predator mount. I saw that some people had issues with the U.S. website so I made sure to order from the UK site. Already have a shipping email and tracking number from them, so that's reassuring. The front mount looks pretty hammered, so there's a good chance that's where my vibration is coming from. Although the exhaust is not even close to touching the frame, unlike many other videos & photos I've seen - my exhaust clears the frame easily by 3/4".
I also changed the oil filter and then did the engine and primary oils today with Mobile 1 V-Twin. Did the brake fluid too. The rear brake fluid reservoir was nasty. Also the paint is coming off of the reservoir lid, my guess is from brake fluid being spilled onto it and not wiped off immediately.
Had planned to change the tranny oil, but couldn't find any Redline locally so that's on order as well.
Shocks feel super squishy. I'm not a big fella - 6'0" and 175. But the front forks compress nearly 100% at the slightest braking, and jump back to fully extended at the slightest throttle. While this is my first HD, it's not my first scoot and the see-saw action just doesn't seem right to me.
I'm planning to get some lowering shocks from Progressive or Burley for the front and rear, but it's not at the top of my list. These stock shocks should last longer than 20k miles though. I'll have to research what I can do to firm them up until I'm ready for the lowering kit.
Thanks again for all the input. Shift rod linkage also slated for the next parts order - once I find one I like.
Ordered a Predator mount. I saw that some people had issues with the U.S. website so I made sure to order from the UK site. Already have a shipping email and tracking number from them, so that's reassuring. The front mount looks pretty hammered, so there's a good chance that's where my vibration is coming from. Although the exhaust is not even close to touching the frame, unlike many other videos & photos I've seen - my exhaust clears the frame easily by 3/4".
I also changed the oil filter and then did the engine and primary oils today with Mobile 1 V-Twin. Did the brake fluid too. The rear brake fluid reservoir was nasty. Also the paint is coming off of the reservoir lid, my guess is from brake fluid being spilled onto it and not wiped off immediately.
Had planned to change the tranny oil, but couldn't find any Redline locally so that's on order as well.
Shocks feel super squishy. I'm not a big fella - 6'0" and 175. But the front forks compress nearly 100% at the slightest braking, and jump back to fully extended at the slightest throttle. While this is my first HD, it's not my first scoot and the see-saw action just doesn't seem right to me.
I'm planning to get some lowering shocks from Progressive or Burley for the front and rear, but it's not at the top of my list. These stock shocks should last longer than 20k miles though. I'll have to research what I can do to firm them up until I'm ready for the lowering kit.
Thanks again for all the input. Shift rod linkage also slated for the next parts order - once I find one I like.
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Predator mount came today. Holy moly - 2 days from the UK? Now that's impressive! Anyone who has reservations about ordering one of these from the UK site should put their concerns at ease. Was very well packaged too!
Got it installed tonight. Installation instructions were crystal clear and it was relatively easy. I took my time, did it without a motorcycle lift and it took me about 45 minutes. Did not remove the oil filter, although it would have been easier to torque the fasteners if I had.
The old mount looked really nasty - but after I cleaned it with some degreaser, to my untrained eyes, the old mount looks fine. I don't see that it has separated or gone bad. Seems to me to be in pretty good shape.
Unfortunately, after I finished installing the Predator it was almost midnight and so I didn't get to test drive the bike. Will check in the morning. I did read the HD Service Bulletin M-1324 and all the mentioned hardware on my bike was torqued and tight.
If the vibration is still there when I ride it in the morning, I'll be at a loss as to where to look next.
Also changed out the tranny fluid for some Redline V Twin Gear Oil with Shockwave. I have changed all fluids except the fork oil at this point. Suspension still feels terrible to me. Considering some Progressive 412's in the rear with lowering drop-in springs for the front forks.
Parts will be coming off this week for the powder coater - which I am really excited about.
Anyone here ever powder coat a chrome dash to wrinkle black?
Got it installed tonight. Installation instructions were crystal clear and it was relatively easy. I took my time, did it without a motorcycle lift and it took me about 45 minutes. Did not remove the oil filter, although it would have been easier to torque the fasteners if I had.
The old mount looked really nasty - but after I cleaned it with some degreaser, to my untrained eyes, the old mount looks fine. I don't see that it has separated or gone bad. Seems to me to be in pretty good shape.
Unfortunately, after I finished installing the Predator it was almost midnight and so I didn't get to test drive the bike. Will check in the morning. I did read the HD Service Bulletin M-1324 and all the mentioned hardware on my bike was torqued and tight.
If the vibration is still there when I ride it in the morning, I'll be at a loss as to where to look next.
Also changed out the tranny fluid for some Redline V Twin Gear Oil with Shockwave. I have changed all fluids except the fork oil at this point. Suspension still feels terrible to me. Considering some Progressive 412's in the rear with lowering drop-in springs for the front forks.
Parts will be coming off this week for the powder coater - which I am really excited about.
Anyone here ever powder coat a chrome dash to wrinkle black?
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From: Sonoma County, CA
Congrats on the new bike! Enjoy the modding...hopefully you have a service manual. As for the suspension, my advice would be to NOT lower the bike. You will sacrifice ride quality. For the front end, you could pick up some Ricor Intiminators. Simple drop in install (along with cutting the spacer) and upgrade to Amsoil 10w. Makes a dramatic difference in the front end dive.
Good luck and have most importantly...Ride safe!
Good luck and have most importantly...Ride safe!