Need Your Opinions - Advice
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Need Your Opinions - Advice
So I haven't ever posted a pic of my bike yet, and wanted to get some opinions. I have 07 SB and I love it. Bought her new on Sept 13 2007.. Lol I remember that date better than some of my family member's birthdays. Anyway, I have just done some very small things to her & need some advice on what you think I should be looking at doing - I am making this bike mine slowly, but would be interested in other's ideas.
I don't have deep pockets and have utilized every thread on do it yourself, at least the things I've liked. It just seems to be taking a loooong time and more $$ than I have to do what I want.
Anyway, here's what I've changed from stock:
changed all pegs, break pad, clutch pad
new grips
chrome levers
added passenger pegs, 2 up seat, sissy bar, etc
engine guard
derby cover
added a bottle opener on electrical cover (it rocks)
added a chrome outline around console
I would like to paint the engine fins & shock springs black I think. And maybe the spokes - I hate to clean them.
I like the black & chrome mix - Just lookin for some opinions and some ideas about what I might do next
Attached pics from phone so not sure of the quality.
J.
I don't have deep pockets and have utilized every thread on do it yourself, at least the things I've liked. It just seems to be taking a loooong time and more $$ than I have to do what I want.
Anyway, here's what I've changed from stock:
changed all pegs, break pad, clutch pad
new grips
chrome levers
added passenger pegs, 2 up seat, sissy bar, etc
engine guard
derby cover
added a bottle opener on electrical cover (it rocks)
added a chrome outline around console
I would like to paint the engine fins & shock springs black I think. And maybe the spokes - I hate to clean them.
I like the black & chrome mix - Just lookin for some opinions and some ideas about what I might do next
Attached pics from phone so not sure of the quality.
J.
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From: Virginia
Looks nice but since you asked my opinion I'd say your next move should be to remove that huge engine guard and the sissy bar looks kinda tall. Other than that I like it.
The thing I hate cleaning on my 07 Street Bob is the aluminum, especially polishing the rocker boxes, I would love to have them black powdercoated so maybe that's an idea for you.
The thing I hate cleaning on my 07 Street Bob is the aluminum, especially polishing the rocker boxes, I would love to have them black powdercoated so maybe that's an idea for you.
Last edited by PigInaBlanket; Sep 19, 2009 at 02:29 PM.
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From: Abingdon, Maryland
My suggestion. Don't do anything this year. Keep looking on the forum and on the net for pics of dynas you like. Adapt your vision to what you like. I incorportated several bikes into my bike and I'm still not finished yet. Several areas to focus on that makes a dyna yours:
Wheels...air cleaner...controls...sissybar...seat...handle bars...ride height...and on and on. At the end of the day you'll be happier if it's your vision. Keep looking and save pics you like and then analyze what about that is attractive to you.Mine looks like this:
Wheels...air cleaner...controls...sissybar...seat...handle bars...ride height...and on and on. At the end of the day you'll be happier if it's your vision. Keep looking and save pics you like and then analyze what about that is attractive to you.Mine looks like this:
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Ventura, California
My suggestion. Don't do anything this year. Keep looking on the forum and on the net for pics of dynas you like. Adapt your vision to what you like. I incorportated several bikes into my bike and I'm still not finished yet. Several areas to focus on that makes a dyna yours:
Wheels...air cleaner...controls...sissybar...seat...handle bars...ride height...and on and on. At the end of the day you'll be happier if it's your vision. Keep looking and save pics you like and then analyze what about that is attractive to you.Mine looks like this:
Wheels...air cleaner...controls...sissybar...seat...handle bars...ride height...and on and on. At the end of the day you'll be happier if it's your vision. Keep looking and save pics you like and then analyze what about that is attractive to you.Mine looks like this:
Ironic, but this bike sports my favorite flame job, it was my Wallpaper for sometime. I plan to one day do the same to my bike!
Last edited by Noride; Sep 19, 2009 at 03:54 PM.
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From: Long Island, NY
I think your bike looks real good.
As for some suggestions, maybe remove the reflectors. That won't cost you a nickle. If your looking to improve the appearance you could lose the crash bars and maybe even sell them for a few bucks. They do come in handy protecting the bike if you drop it though.
I think I would save up my $ and do a stage one and wake up the motor a bit.
As for some suggestions, maybe remove the reflectors. That won't cost you a nickle. If your looking to improve the appearance you could lose the crash bars and maybe even sell them for a few bucks. They do come in handy protecting the bike if you drop it though.
I think I would save up my $ and do a stage one and wake up the motor a bit.
Road Warrior
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From: Baytown Tx.
The bike looks great as is. If you're looking to customize it though, there are many different directions you could go. There are tons of sweet Street Bobs here on this forum. Looking at them should give you some ideas.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: NW Indiana
Well, I heard you say that you want to paint something black because you hate having to clean it as it is...
Hate to tell you this, but the black on my bike is the most difficult thing to clean...
and if I were really worried about it I would have to clean it after every ride. (I'm not)
I'd rather spend my time with my bike on the road than in the driveway.
Hate to tell you this, but the black on my bike is the most difficult thing to clean...
and if I were really worried about it I would have to clean it after every ride. (I'm not)
I'd rather spend my time with my bike on the road than in the driveway.
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[quote=PigInaBlanket;5605530]Looks nice but since you asked my opinion I'd say your next move should be to remove that huge engine guard and the sissy bar looks kinda tall. Other than that I like it.
+1 .... otherwise I like it too!
+1 .... otherwise I like it too!
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From: Colorado Springs
I would save up a few dollars and change out your turn signal lenses. This was my first thing I changed because it just needed it.
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