What are your build plans for this winter?
#31
01-24-2019, 05:09 PM
I could live with the forwards, but several times I have come to a place in the road where I really wish I could rise up on the pegs to lessen the blow, if you know what I mean. This is my first bike with forwards, and frankly I just don't care for them. Reduced reach would probably feel better to me, but still can't stand on the pegs if I need to. I guess I'm just used to having my feet under me.
Thanks for the suspension tips. I'm open to suggestions in that department.
Thanks for the suspension tips. I'm open to suggestions in that department.
#32
01-24-2019, 06:37 PM
There are definitely better race options than progressive. I run them on both my Dyna and road king bc they do a really good job for the money and I don’t run too awfully hard. My buddies and I have our great spots to really get down in the twisties and my both of my bikes do great. I originally wanted to get Ohlins but wanted to keep it under a grand. I think it was $700 when it was all said and done on my Dyna for a major upgrade that I feel was well worth the money. However, I’ve never tried Ohlins and people swear by them.
#33
01-24-2019, 07:10 PM
Extreme HDF Member
I’m really excited about their bar end turn signals. It will be a very clean look and give it a custom look. I plan to use Motogadgets flexible rear brake/turn light to tuck under the fender to clean up the rear end. I want to keep everything basically bolt on so I stay in the modified street category at shows. Not sure if a hugger rear fender will disqualify me or if it’s based off it being a stock frame.
#35
01-24-2019, 08:16 PM
HDF Community Team
Other than installing my new 2-1 that’s sitting at the house the Dyna is pretty much where I want it. As for now I’m just trying to make as much money as humanly possible and get a shovel project before spring. I thought I had a deal done on a 77 FXE but the seller got weird about the title so it didn’t happen.
#36
01-24-2019, 08:24 PM
#37
01-24-2019, 08:49 PM
I thought I recognized your screen name. Then I realized you had the 99 build. I read thru a lot of it when I was researching motogadget stuff. Just went thru it some again and watched the video of you starting it up. Two years huh? Way to go! Bike looks great and I really appreciate the info I got from it.
#38
01-25-2019, 08:21 AM
My "build plan" consisted of taking my bike to shop and having an engine build and dyno tune. Go to pick it up tomorrow. I was going to do the work but between my real job and time constraints, I just bit the bullet and paid the labor.
Before: 75 Hp @ 4900 and 96 ft-lb @ 3300
After: 122 Hp @ 5700 and 126 ft-lb @ 3900
Needless to say I am now waiting for the MI winter to end!
Before: 75 Hp @ 4900 and 96 ft-lb @ 3300
After: 122 Hp @ 5700 and 126 ft-lb @ 3900
Needless to say I am now waiting for the MI winter to end!
#39
01-25-2019, 01:33 PM
My "build plan" consisted of taking my bike to shop and having an engine build and dyno tune. Go to pick it up tomorrow. I was going to do the work but between my real job and time constraints, I just bit the bullet and paid the labor.
Before: 75 Hp @ 4900 and 96 ft-lb @ 3300
After: 122 Hp @ 5700 and 126 ft-lb @ 3900
Needless to say I am now waiting for the MI winter to end!
Before: 75 Hp @ 4900 and 96 ft-lb @ 3300
After: 122 Hp @ 5700 and 126 ft-lb @ 3900
Needless to say I am now waiting for the MI winter to end!
