I wish I hadn't.........
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Dorset, UK
I wish I hadn't.........
I relocated the turn signals to the forks on my Bob and now really hate the way they stick out so far so am changing them back.
It got me thinking though, what changes have you guys made to your Dyna and then REALLY wish you hadn't?
It got me thinking though, what changes have you guys made to your Dyna and then REALLY wish you hadn't?
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From: Brunswick, MD
RE: I wish I hadn't.........
I did the same thing, Got the hd kit which stuck out to far and looked like poop! So I got a kit from jpcycles and much better... Check into them you may like them better!
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Mauldin, SC
RE: I wish I hadn't.........
Kuryakyn has a kit that fits the 49mm forks that doesn't stick out so far. Part number is 2287.
You'll have to get a couple 5/16-24 x 3/4button head screws to match the holes in the lights and somejam nuts with the same thread.The screws that come with the kit are 5/16-18 to work with their Silver Bullet lights. I don't believe the kit Naz has will fit49mm forks
You'll have to get a couple 5/16-24 x 3/4button head screws to match the holes in the lights and somejam nuts with the same thread.The screws that come with the kit are 5/16-18 to work with their Silver Bullet lights. I don't believe the kit Naz has will fit49mm forks
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
RE: I wish I hadn't.........
Seems like many have done this front turn signal relocation and regreted it. Put them on, hated them immediately.
So I fabbed up some of my own parts to take 2" off the length on each side (4" total) , and I still think they stick out too far. When I have time, I'll make shorter bolts to bring them right up to the fork edge.
My only other regret was not getting the QD sissy bar uprights, as I tend to ride mostly solo, (wife will only take short rides). I got the pillion seat for her, added it onto the original seat, now searching for a comfortable solo seat to switch back and forth, it's only one screw, ( yes, I'll need an extra, and have the second screwon the top of the fender, but I'm willing to live with that).
With that being said, I didn't save anything buying the non QD sissy bar uprights.
So I fabbed up some of my own parts to take 2" off the length on each side (4" total) , and I still think they stick out too far. When I have time, I'll make shorter bolts to bring them right up to the fork edge.
My only other regret was not getting the QD sissy bar uprights, as I tend to ride mostly solo, (wife will only take short rides). I got the pillion seat for her, added it onto the original seat, now searching for a comfortable solo seat to switch back and forth, it's only one screw, ( yes, I'll need an extra, and have the second screwon the top of the fender, but I'm willing to live with that).
With that being said, I didn't save anything buying the non QD sissy bar uprights.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Michigan
RE: I wish I hadn't.........
I bought some clear turn signal lens and didn't like the look of them, itlookedlike ones on a metric bike or something. Put the old ones back on and sold the clear ones here on the forum.
Everything else has been good.
Everything else has been good.
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Road Captain
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From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
RE: I wish I hadn't.........
ORIGINAL: cstolp
I bought the HD quick release windshield and sure wished I had bought a memphis fats instead!
I bought the HD quick release windshield and sure wished I had bought a memphis fats instead!
Oh yeah, I forgot about the QD windshield that I hated so much, but after a couple months of modifications and cutting, it finally does the job I wanted it to do. (actually with some ideas from this forum, some not)
Might not be thebest lookingwindshiled on the block, but it sure does do the job I originally wanted it to do.
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
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From: El Paso, TX
RE: I wish I hadn't.........
I got the h-d turn signal relocation kit because Ididn't and still don't like the looks of the signals on the bars but after I had them a while I almost wished I hadn't until I replaced them with kuryakyn fork mounts. Much, much better. I financed the oem kit with my bike. What a waste!!!
I also bought an h-d layback licence plate mount. It wasn't too bad but I wish had spent the money on a side mount instead. Still have it if someone wants it. Just pay for shipping.
Lastly I got the rear turn signal relocation kit for detatchable side plates. Looked about as sh1tty as relocating them to the fender. I completely removed them and now just use the kuryakyn panecea taillight with integrated turn signals.
I also bought an h-d layback licence plate mount. It wasn't too bad but I wish had spent the money on a side mount instead. Still have it if someone wants it. Just pay for shipping.
Lastly I got the rear turn signal relocation kit for detatchable side plates. Looked about as sh1tty as relocating them to the fender. I completely removed them and now just use the kuryakyn panecea taillight with integrated turn signals.