Highway bars
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: West Branch, Michigan
I didn't put the Sundowner on until late last summer. Here is a pic of the sundowner attached.
I had some additional accessories put on over the winter and need to get a newer updated signature photo posted. Just got the bikes out of storage yesterday and are in the process of waxing and polishing. Hope to get some good photos taken soon. Yea, the Sundowner is UGLY....but this Gal is hitting the big "60" in a few months and the old bones need all the comfort they can get!!!
The Sundowner gives greater support for me. The top of my thighs would literally go numb and plus I'd get horrific pain radiating down my left leg & butt. Had back surgery with fusions at L4 & L5 years ago....and the stock seat was a killer. I use to have to stop every 50 to 75 miles just to get off the bike, because I was in agony. Now I can go just shy of 300 with no problems. I did buy an Air Hawk air cushion for my stock seat......and that helped tremendously. I just didn't like the pad sitting on the bike having to put it on and take it off. That's why I changed over to the Sundowner.
Last edited by LWOS; Apr 4, 2010 at 02:31 AM.
first time I droped it I was off the bike trying to look inside my gas tank gently rocking it from side to side. there were two beautiful women in a convertable right beside me, so I wanted to disapear 
Second time I pulled into my shop at an angle probably too fast and I hit the front brake and we went down, front tire skidded on dry dust foor.
last time I was just trying to turn real tight in front yard (grass)
So I'm learning to be more careful.
Second time I pulled into my shop at an angle probably too fast and I hit the front brake and we went down, front tire skidded on dry dust foor.
last time I was just trying to turn real tight in front yard (grass)
So I'm learning to be more careful.
Sorry but I have to agree with 18wheels on this one.
Learning sucks. Guy at the dealer where I bought my first bike told me that I would drop my bike-get used to it-it will happen. Never shopped there again. Hasn't happened yet - knock on wood
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
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From: West Branch, Michigan
That's what I did.
Last edited by LWOS; Apr 4, 2010 at 04:12 PM.
Heck I laid mine down last night scuffed a peg and scrapped the muffler... I have to back down a slight hill (Driveway) and do sort of a "V" turn backing up then forward, it didn't go clunk, went down softly... me being 64 with a handicap I had to have a neighbor help me pick it up.... I'm just about to get new pipes so I'm not that upset about the muffler. But maybe it's time for some Engine guards or a Mustache Bar, I can deal with the humiliation 
, but I'd rather not damage the Bike.
, but I'd rather not damage the Bike.
Last edited by JonV; Apr 4, 2010 at 06:34 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Abingdon, Maryland
How many times have you dropped your bike? Is it in a common situation e.g. stopping at a stop light or slow turns. Perhaps a better strategy is taking an advanced riding class or working with someone at your local dealership or HOG chapter who can work with you on your skills. Good luck and ride safe.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,641
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From: West Branch, Michigan
The second time I took my bike out for a ride ( odometer was 45 miles) I came to a slow rolling stop on uneven pavement, which angled down to the left. At that time, even though I was on a Low Rider, I could only reach the ground on my tip toes, and half standing up......on level pavement. We passed the point of no return when my left foot couldnt reach the ground to balance the bike, and over we fell. When I knew we were going down, I tried to push myself off so the bike wouldn't fall onto my leg and hip. THANK GOODNESS FOR ENGINE GUARDS. It gave me that slight gap to pull myself out from under the bike..... otherwise I would have been pinned under this 670 pound machine.
I scraped the rear turn signal, the side of the engine guard and top of the primary cover. My gas tank with the custom limited availability color was not damaged. All in all, the engine guards saved me $1000 +. A new tank in my color combo runs that much. I know, since my Husband damaged his limited availability colored tank. The MOCO doesn't sell their custom paint in large enough quanities, and the MOCO wont repair/repaint YOUR tank. So if a touch up kit doesn't have enough paint.....you're up a creek.
I'm going on 60 this year and every year, I can tell I'm losing a little more upper body and leg strength, so engine guards are a good preventative investment. As you might be able to tell from my signature photo, I mounted a pair of HD Halogen Fog Lights to mine. Gives me a lot of extra visability at night...and during the day, the cagers see 3 lamps on instead of only 1. The other positive about engine guards, it actually allows for easier lifting up, since it's not flat on it's side. Gives you some leverage angles.
I scraped the rear turn signal, the side of the engine guard and top of the primary cover. My gas tank with the custom limited availability color was not damaged. All in all, the engine guards saved me $1000 +. A new tank in my color combo runs that much. I know, since my Husband damaged his limited availability colored tank. The MOCO doesn't sell their custom paint in large enough quanities, and the MOCO wont repair/repaint YOUR tank. So if a touch up kit doesn't have enough paint.....you're up a creek.
I'm going on 60 this year and every year, I can tell I'm losing a little more upper body and leg strength, so engine guards are a good preventative investment. As you might be able to tell from my signature photo, I mounted a pair of HD Halogen Fog Lights to mine. Gives me a lot of extra visability at night...and during the day, the cagers see 3 lamps on instead of only 1. The other positive about engine guards, it actually allows for easier lifting up, since it's not flat on it's side. Gives you some leverage angles.
Last edited by LWOS; Apr 4, 2010 at 06:13 PM.
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The only time I've dropped mine is in my own garage. First reaction was to look around to see if anyone saw it!! Dented the gas tank. When I got a new set of custom painted tins, I decided an engine guard was cheap insurance.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Abingdon, Maryland
I guess I've changed my attitude about engine guards over the years. My ideal dyna is stripped down, no bags, no engine guards, no windshield. I've come to realize that some people need these things and whatever makes them happy and feel safer is a good thing.