Starting on my winter project list
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Starting on my winter project list
I has been a while so I thought I'd drop a post here; it's been a f'in cold February in MN, everyone I know here is sick of winter, and I have the itch to ride real bad. My bike's has move into project stage getting a few unplanned "extras".
Planned on my list was:
Horn cover - the HD chrome round one that I am doing some light customizing on
Chrome switches - a cheap $12 job that will give me something to do in the garage
New rubber - I decided on the SE/Dunlop gt502s. I got some good feedback on these and they are quite a bit cheaper that ME880s.
Front spoiler - it will make my bike more aerodynamic thus faster (please, don't ruin my excuse /grin/)
Unplanned on my list is:
Chrome wheels - due to cost I doubted I'd ever change my wheels; but the local HD shop had these on sale during their garage sale for $100/wheel marked down from $699/wheel and I couldn't resist.
HD low-profile billet shocks - new, from my local HD shop's eBay store for $62
Lowering kit for front - paid full price, but saved big above. I'm planning on running the SE fork oil to stiffen up the front.
(the total I paid for the "unplanned" list above was less than what I would have paid for the shocks alone)
Now I need warm enough weather to get another 130 miles on the bike, then it's to the dyno tune and I hope to have pics and charts posted in April, if I get really luck, March.
I hope all of you have been well and have or are getting your bikes ready for spring.
...man I need a ride.
Planned on my list was:
Horn cover - the HD chrome round one that I am doing some light customizing on
Chrome switches - a cheap $12 job that will give me something to do in the garage
New rubber - I decided on the SE/Dunlop gt502s. I got some good feedback on these and they are quite a bit cheaper that ME880s.
Front spoiler - it will make my bike more aerodynamic thus faster (please, don't ruin my excuse /grin/)
Unplanned on my list is:
Chrome wheels - due to cost I doubted I'd ever change my wheels; but the local HD shop had these on sale during their garage sale for $100/wheel marked down from $699/wheel and I couldn't resist.
HD low-profile billet shocks - new, from my local HD shop's eBay store for $62
Lowering kit for front - paid full price, but saved big above. I'm planning on running the SE fork oil to stiffen up the front.
(the total I paid for the "unplanned" list above was less than what I would have paid for the shocks alone)
Now I need warm enough weather to get another 130 miles on the bike, then it's to the dyno tune and I hope to have pics and charts posted in April, if I get really luck, March.
I hope all of you have been well and have or are getting your bikes ready for spring.
...man I need a ride.
RE: Starting on my winter project list
That list of mods should keep you busy for a little while.I only get to work on my bike a few hours a week during the winter, so my bike is in about 70 pieces right now. Hope it warms up by March, I'm ready to ride.
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