I have a 2008 Superglide FXD. I was thinking of customizing the bike with different wheels, new exhaust, front and back suspension upgrades, 96 to 103 conversion and a few other things. However, is this bike not the one to do that too or should I buy a bettter bike that is closer to my desires?

Is the FXD a cheap frame to build upon?

thx!

 

Customizing any vehicle is almost always never economically sound.

That said, you dont say what bike you desire. So we cant tell you if you can get it there or to pick something else. But cheap to build on? depends on what you're wanting to do, what you can do yourself and what you consider "cheap" But its a very customizeable bike, lots of aftermarket parts available, and lots of people already do the mods you're considering. Also I'd suggest going ahead and skipping past the 96 to 103ci kit and going to a 107 which would net more power for the same money.

 

It's the best frame to build upon.
Get ready though, once you take that first step you're in it for the long haul.

 

 

 

Buying somebody else's project is almost always cheaper than doing it yourself from nothing. Of course, then you're also buying somebody else's mistakes and/or shortcuts.

Kind of a bike-by-bike decision.

I'm afraid you'll have to do some research and add up the numbers yourself.

My personal preference is to get as dirty and upside down on a project as possible. But, I almost never sell so value isn't part of my decision making process.

 

No, I'm saying you can get a 107in kit for the same price as a 103 kit, so why bother to install something that nets less power for the same price?

 

As previous posters have mentioned, any money you spend on customising is almost never going to be recouped when you sell it & could in fact devalue the bike if your tastes are way outside the mainstream..

BUT... the enjoyment & satisfaction you get from making it truly your own is pretty much priceless

​​​If I was you, I would list what you want change & see if it would not be more cost effective to just buy another bike. For example, a 2014 Super Glide is already 103ci....

Whatever route you decide to follow......Enjoy !
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Customizing is very much a personal thing done for personal reasons, and as stated usually not done for economic reasons. Don't ever expect to get back what you put in if you sell down the road, it just aint gonna happen.

That said, customising your ride to suit your own needs and tastes, especially if you do it yourself is usually a very rewarding and educational experience.

 

Okay. Sorry I'm a newbie and don't really know much about conversion kits etc. Thx for the input!