Customizing Questions
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Customizing Questions
Ok here's the deal. I'm a soldier stationed in Iraq till end of November. I ordered a 09 FXDC which will be delivered in December. There are several things I want to do to this bike when I get home including changing the intake and exhaust, and of course forward controls. Now a little history on me I have about 5 years riding experience on sport bikes and ya just really dont ever move the controls on those. I was wondering if installing forward controls is something I can do myself and if anyone has any good websites so i can pre-order all the stuff I need to have it there at the house waiting for me when i get home. Has anyone one done this. I work on helicopter in the army so i'm pretty handy with tools. Thanks for any feed back guys. Also can anyone recomend a paint shop Im thinking a OU Sooners Paint scheme I'm a hure Sooners fan. Thanks yall.
Fred
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Fred
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Adding forward controls will be a snap for you! In fact, if you can work on helicopters, you can do everything you will want on a bike... so much easier! I bet you are excited about getting home!
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I would order a service manual and have it waiting as well.
AS far as sites if looking at Genuine Harley parts, I have good luck with chicago harley they give 20% off.
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Try the mids first...coming from sport bikes, you might like them. They have many benifits if you aren't too tall for them. I hated mine riding two up though, and my pant legs would get caught on the mids. Changing your exhaust is easy as well.
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You will love the forward controls. When I first got my Deuce with forward controls it felt odd for a day or two. After that I found it so much more comfortable and easy to use!!!
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By the way, stay safe in Iraq! I was an alternate for this last deployment but didn't get to go. I could have used the cash, LOL.
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Thanks Devil. This is my 3rd tour and man its gettin old. But this one is almost over and in the books. Homeward bound November.
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thanks for your service congrats on the new ride!...
zanotti is another great company to get harley parts from...
Eastern performance has great deals on exhaust, air cleaners, suspension, and lighting
(among everything else)
zanotti is another great company to get harley parts from...
Eastern performance has great deals on exhaust, air cleaners, suspension, and lighting
(among everything else)