Plan of Attack?
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Stage IV
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Plan of Attack?
I am very new to motorcycling and want to start customizing my new super glide. I know I want to black it out, put on a lay down plate bracket, and get 2 into 1 pipes. My questions come because I am very new. I would like to learn more about bikes and do whatever work I can myself. I also want to save as much money as possible. I was told getting all the engine components powder coated may be a better alternative to getting covers. I have a pretty good idea on what to do with the battery cover band from the $50 and under forum. I have no clue what is best and where to start, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Road Warrior
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From: Southern Maryland
If you want to wrench on your bike, the best thing you can buy for it is a service manual. You should be able to get one from the stealer. It will be the best $50.00 you'll ever spend on your bike.
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+1 on the manual and get a jack as well.
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The greatest resource you will ever find is the experience of the people on this forum. I have saved untold dollars and hours of frustration by asking the more experienced riders how to handle basic procedures and some more advanced customizing tips. I worked on cars for years, but the importance of safety when riding leaves much less room for error. If you ever have any questions about anything, I will gladly help if I can!
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+1000 on getting a service manual first thing. It will pay for it self everytime you use it.
Just read threads here and check out other peoples rides. Even a thread you think isnt something you want can teach you alot of things.
Unless you are someone that knows exactly what you want I say start small.
You have the right idea.
You have a general theme to start with and a few small mods you want to start with (battery band, Laydown Lic). Look at other small things like pegs and grips that fit your style and before you know it you cant do the mods as fast as you can think of what you want to do.
Just read threads here and check out other peoples rides. Even a thread you think isnt something you want can teach you alot of things.
Unless you are someone that knows exactly what you want I say start small.
You have the right idea.
You have a general theme to start with and a few small mods you want to start with (battery band, Laydown Lic). Look at other small things like pegs and grips that fit your style and before you know it you cant do the mods as fast as you can think of what you want to do.
Road Warrior
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From: Sasser, GA
Don't be in too big of a hurry to change things. Your taste will likely change as you look around (especially on this board), and you don't want to redo too much...but most of us do anway. Good luck.
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Asking how to do things around here at low cost is a loaded question.
Sure everything may be low cost, but when you add up all the little low cost items you've done over time, you've saved a bundle. And spent ten times what you thought you could.
Sure everything may be low cost, but when you add up all the little low cost items you've done over time, you've saved a bundle. And spent ten times what you thought you could.
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