Skaggs, nice, very nice, I like it.

 

Thanks

 

I have 2012 switch back fold with stock bars I want to install 14 inch west coast Mxt bars don't know what size cables,to use.????????

 

i used a company called motion pro out of california. just put on 16" apes on mine. had to buy brake line from dennis kirk.

 

I wanted to write a bit about the bags currently on my 2013 FLD. The brackets and bags are from CycleVisions (CV), although I purchased them from another retailer. A company called Calvary Fiberglass also makes a bracket set-up and has some beautiful bags for sale. I was looking for bags larger than the stock FLD bags and brackets that supported the bags at their bottom.

This project was anything but straight forward. The reason: the CV set-up is not designed for the FLD. The CV7405B, Dyna Bagger-Tail Mounts fit:
00 - Up Dyna models, except 09 - Up Street Bobs.
08 - Up WideGlides & FatBobs.

Well, after looking in my genuine H-D parts book, it looked to me like the frame (and the rear fender struts) on my FLD were the same as that of the FXDL, FXDC and the FXDF. The FXDWG frame seemed to be different because of the rake of the neck. So I thought I would give the CV package a try and if I didn't booger anything up, trying to make it fit, I could send it all back.

The first problem was that the under-seat support bracket lifted the seat dramatically if installed using the bolts in the kit. Since the bracket itself lifted the seat only about 1/4" I ended up drilling the bracket and countersinking the holes. I waited to anchor it until I had the left/right-upper/lower-rails (L/R rail assemblies) installed, knowing they would clear the rear fender and also keep the bags off the rear shocks.

Now would be a good time to let the reader know that one has to give up the cigar-tube shock look in order to allow for the larger bags. I understand that many readers will stop reading at this point. I thought about that trade-off for a long time, but I really felt the need for larger bags and so made the sacrifice.

After removing the stock bag hardware I used the now assembled L/R rail assemblies, the CV spacers and additional spacers until I had the rail assemblies at a position where the new bags, sitting on the brackets, seemed like they would clear the shocks (minus the cigar-tube top, doncha know). It turned out that the CV spacers plus four 1/4" spacers did the trick. I was able to reuse 2 of the stock strut bolts. Be sure to check that the bolts you use are not too short, or are going to groove your rear tire.

With the rail assemblies set at the fender strut I checked the connections from the assemblies to the under-seat support bracket. I needed a 1" spacer on the right side of the bike and 1/2" spacer on the left. ??? The under-seat support bracket ended up just about where it was supposed to be. I anchored it with 1/4x20 phillips oval head screws, washers, and K-lock nuts.

It was obvious that the rear cross-over brace would not work where it was designed to. It was a feature of the system that I really liked so I tried to fit it at the bottom, where the rail assemblies joined. It worked there after I made a couple of extension brackets. I used 1/8"x1" flat stock, to connect the brace to the L/R rail assemblies. Once I knew everything would work I cut off the excess mounting tabs, for the cross-over brace, that came on rail assemblies. I then tightened all of the fasteners. I started with the under-seat support bracket, tightening up the connections from my fabricated brackets at the rear cross-over brace to the L/R rail assemblies last.

I used Anti/Never-Seize on all the fasteners accept: I dripped red Loctite on the ends of the ź”x20 bolts that hold the brackets that hold the Dxues fittings, after I had them in place. I rarely use red Loctite. It was initially termed “stud and bearing mount” and used for parts that rarely, if ever, come apart. I usually use Anti/Never-Seize in place of blue Loctitie on my H-Ds and, since I started doing so, some 3 decades ago, I have not lost a fastener. YMMV.

A word about the bags: CycleVisions (CV) may now be offering bags finished better than the ones I bought. The bags I bought needed a ton of work prior to being ready for paint. There was poor fiberglass work - a bunch - and the holes for the hardware were off. With the stock gasket on the bag tops they were not watertight. I added a thin closed-cell foam gasket to the factory gasket, which seems to have done the trick. Finally, know that the lids and all the bag hardware need to be purchased separately.

The headaches aside, this was a great upgrade for me. A bolt on installation of parts, which increased my carrying capacity by 50%, that I bought for under $600.00. I would have panniers on the bike, but have never been able to find a company that makes them for H-D scooters. Best wishes to all for many safe and fun filled miles.

 

I really like the Switchback (Never rode one).
It's a shame they discontinued it. One of the best
looking Harley's in the last 20 yrs.
I think they marketed it wrong (like the V-Rod)

I'm not a huge fan of the 60's Sportster mini- hard bags.
I think bags more like what comes on the CVO Softail (or similar)

If they had have made it look a little more 60's-70's
Not saying wire wheels, but they'd have sold more of them.
The orig Fatboy (Earlier FL) handlebars. Maybe those wheels ?
Better colors (Black Pearl for example) Maybe pinstriping (Maybe)
Something other than that black Batt cover. Chrome?
Different exhaust (duals??)

The overall concept is great though. I still think that 103 6sp combo
in the lighter Dyna frame . . . . . Can't go wrong. Now I wanna ride
one (That's had the vibe issue fixed


NICE lookin' scooters guys !!!!!

 

some of my mods---thunderheader--street glide floorboards--sick saddles seat--14'' diablo bars. used all stock wires and cables. may have to get longer throttle cables as they barely reach

 

Here's the latest look at mine, I have changed it quite a bit, from the front fender to tank emblems to the speedo gauge and everything in between.

 

Can't believe I never posted in this thread. I've got a 2013 FLD in Big Blue Pearl. Mods include V&H ProPipe, V&H FP3 (although very possibly getting a TTS), Corbin Classic Solo (also have an HD Tallboy and Mustang Wide Touring), Andrews 57H, Racetech fork springs and GV Emulators, 13" Hagon Nitro shocks and StreetBob handlebar.


Circa 2014






On tour somewhere on Rt 2 riding across Lake Champlain in Vt. in 2015. The drag bars were a little too extreme for me.

 

Great job!