Thanks for the complements guys...to answer this question...the second pic I posted is an older one. Originally, I got the detachable uprights with a medium-low sissy bar and pillow style passenger pad. Combined with a "pillow-look" seat for 06 dynas, it was the perfect setup for 2-up riding. With that setup, wifey was very happy, but I wasn't as happy as I could've been. I had always liked the look of the mini-sissy bars...and the pillow look seat I bought wasn't the best looking seat for that bike either. It didn't look out of place...just wasn't what I was going for. So a few months later (and lots of chrome), I decided to get a Sidekick custom seat from HD. That seat had much more of the look I was trying to achieve. And it was more comfortable to boot (more expensive too). Once I had put that seat on, my intention was to remove the sissy bar altogether. But after seeing it, I decided that I just really like a sissy bar on a wide glide. Just my preference. So I saw the perfect opportunity to get the mini sissy bar and pad (along with a nice emblem for the back).

In the end, I've got the best of both worlds now. In only a couple minutes, I can switch my bike from a nice looking custom to a more touring oriented/two-up cruiser. I primarily ride with the sidekick/mini setup...but do switch it up when I'm planning on taking someone for a ride.

So, sorry for the long-winded explanation..but since I do post pictures of both setups on this board, I do get this question from time to time. For a relatively small investment, I've given myself two really nice, completely different setups.

Thanks again...if you'd like to see more pictures (with both setups) check out my profile album.


Todd

 

Hey Todd,
With all the upgrades you've added, I can't believe I don't see a lower chrome belt guard yet. Or is this an old pic? I think it's only $40-$50 from HD. Your bike is lookin' good. Did you pull your rear turn signals in?

OOOPS! I checked your photo album. You do have the chrome lower! So let me rephrase, I can't believe you don't have the chrome swing arm yet. Keep up the good work.

Dave

 

Thanks dave...yeah..you have to look close...I have a lot of different pics posted...the bike evolves slowly. Just wait...in another week or two, you'll see a chrome deuce wheel with a wide tire kit and chrome sprocket cover. It was that or the chrome swingarm. The wheel/wide-tire/sprocket cost about a grand more than the swingarm, so you know me. Why save money when you can spend it

Rear turn signals are stock as far as I know...but to tell you the truth, when I purchased the bike back in Oct 05, I had them install the detachable sideplates...I seem to remember someone saying that they would have to re-locate the signals. Since then, I've heard that's only the case on the other dynas...not the wide glides. So to answer your question...I can't really answer your question.

So anyway...here's my latest list of upgrades....pretty soon, it won't fit in one post

throttle boss
flames collection - derby cover - gold
universal luggage (sissy bar + overnight bag)
8" toolbag - HD
11" toolbag - HD
Aluminator round mirrors
clear bullet lense
voltage regulator cover
chrome license plate frame
master cylinder clock
pillow look seat
chrome dash panel extension
six shooter gas cap
chrome lower belt guard
chrome upper belt guard hardware
Chrome rear sprocket bolt covers
airwing horn cover
chrome gauge ring
front fender extension
clutch cable adjuster dust cover
headlight visor
HD air cleaner insert
turn signal visors
braided cables
polyurethane riser bushings
chrome riser cup hardware
slotted timer cover
chrome headbolt bridge
dyna scripted lever inserts
rear axle covers
aluminator caliper inserts
heel rests for forward controls
billet shift lever
slotted air cleaner cover
K&N air filter
sidekick custom seat
mini sissy bar upright
mini sissy bar pad
chrome mini pad backrest medallion
HD super sport windshield
Chrome Deuce Rear Wheel
Wide Tire kit
Chrome sprocket cover
billet grips
billet footpegs and controls
twisted chrome shift linkage
screamin eagle stage 1 kit
screamin eagle II slip on mufflers
chrome fork sliders
chrome fork slider dust covers
chrome front axle nut covers
chrome switch housing and switches
chrome levers
chrome fork nut top covers
chrome front wheel spacers
chrome caliper bolt covers - front and rear
chrome master cylinder cover
medium-low rear detachable upright
pillow style passenger pad
bobtail fender rack
sissy bar eagle medalion

wew...


Todd