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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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I modified a "jackyl plate" I got from eBay. I drilled new mounting holes so it would sit an inch lower on my HD quick detach side plates.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 01:48 AM
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Hi, I added a couple of things like LED front headlight, rear led brake light, v&h 2 in 1 exhaust, red se spark plugs, headlight cover, derby covers, timer covers, s&e heavy breather w/ twisted cover, flush mount fuel gauge, digital speedometer with a gazillion color combinations (lol), hmmmm I am still waiting for the remaining accessories to arrive will keep you posted. Future plans is to get a louder deeper exhaust I wish cfr made duals for fld.

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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Combatcond
hey guys, wouldnlike to see switchbacks mod out. Need some ideas for customization. Already plan to lower bike. Thanks
i can't imagine why you would want to lower it. I scrape the floor-boards all the time the way it is.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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batwing with spoiler shield,hogtunes,ultra lowers,fatbob seat,touring shocks,aux lights, softail fender tip and trim, rear mini boards, tourpack with jackyl plate, V&H slip on, crossbones ac,fl10-Vieds, speedo/tach, HD bar and shield fuelcap and led guage,
brightass taillight<---big mistake buy a radiantz, and im sure a few other things that i have forgotten...

not as much spent as you would think with the help of cyclepartsforless.com , ebay and hdforums classifieds..





 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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The more Switchbacks I see, the more I want one.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Combatcond
hey guys, wouldnlike to see switchbacks mod out. Need some ideas for customization. Already plan to lower bike. Thanks
You could put on an FX front end, like from a Wide Glide or a Fat Bob. Don't see too many Switchbacks with that mod.



 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 1HD1C
batwing with spoiler shield,hogtunes,ultra lowers,fatbob seat,touring shocks,aux lights, softail fender tip and trim, rear mini boards, tourpack with jackyl plate, V&H slip on, crossbones ac,fl10-Vieds, speedo/tach, HD bar and shield fuelcap and led guage,
brightass taillight<---big mistake buy a radiantz, and im sure a few other things that i have forgotten...

not as much spent as you would think with the help of cyclepartsforless.com , ebay and hdforums classifieds..





All the money spent for that pieced together looking thing could have bought what you have attempted to achieve. Should have just went right to dresser. Would look a lot nicer.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by rubberfrog


razor tour pak, fuel moto ac with open element, 6" risers, v&h slip on
Nice for carrying pizzas eh Frog? heheheh
 
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Personally I think its a lot nicer than "any"
Softail Deluxe.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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but not nearly as nice as a Road Glide Ultra... just sayin
 
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