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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 06:13 PM
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What's up guys,

I recently did some mods to my wide glide. Here is how she sits now. I am looking for some ideas/suggestions on things I can do to her in the future. Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 06:40 PM
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The height of the bars you've chosen throw the lines of the bike off a bit; consider a tank lift and a taller sissy bar to off-set the bars and bring the line of the bike back together
 
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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 07:38 PM
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Nice!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 08:57 PM
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I'd do a tall sissy bar and switch to apes personally but that's just me. I like the color and really like the flush mount fuel cap/gauge (at least it looks like it's on there). Could always do a stage 4/5 kit.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 09:23 PM
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It's all about fixing what's "broken" in YOUR eyes and making it represent YOU.

No way for me to divine what exactly that means.

Sounds like you've got some soul searching to do.

Ride it and enjoy it until the next thing makes itself obvious.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by cggorman
It's all about fixing what's "broken" in YOUR eyes and making it represent YOU.

No way for me to divine what exactly that means.

Sounds like you've got some soul searching to do.

Ride it and enjoy it until the next thing makes itself obvious.
well put. When I first started riding I also went to bike shows/events to see what others did, what I liked and disliked. I'm not saying to copy what others have done, just go look around and see what sparks your interest. Once you start modifying, you get more and more wants.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by cggorman
It's all about fixing what's "broken" in YOUR eyes and making it represent YOU.

No way for me to divine what exactly that means.

Sounds like you've got some soul searching to do.

Ride it and enjoy it until the next thing makes itself obvious.
wouldn't really say I need some soul searching. I'm the only one out of my friends and family to ever buy a harley so all the parts I put on were done by research and looking at what others have. I don't copy what others have done to their bike but it helps generate ideas for my own. Thanks for all the help! I think next on the list is a set of rear shocks and cams!
 
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Suspension.
 
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Originally Posted by Tall Timber
Suspension.

This ^ if you want it handling worth a ****

Includes shocks / springs / proper oil wgt..., and likely a new front motor mount

Next would be brakes

Then lighting (visibility / safety)

Then the motor for HP / Trq / durability and reliability

Last - looks

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Progressive 12.5 shocks and adjustable cartrige forks, alloy art stabilizer,90 90 21 front tire, s and s hp 103 cams , adjustable push rods premium lifters, head work, 10.1 compression, Andrews 30 tooth power pulley with se variable pressure clutch , powercomander and dyno tune, 102 hp 112 torque. A 2 into 1 pipe would be better !
 
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