I have those tank emblems on my 59 , how do the mount on your tank ? your bike is looking good

 

I couldn't see spending $300 plus for a set of brackets that wouldn't work with HD bags anyway, and I wanted to hide the brackets as much as possible. Looking at the cycle visions brackets, I don't see how they could be that stable when the mount that holds the bottom actually bolts at the top to a bracket that runs under the seat. The clearances I had to work with are really tight, between the seat that was on it, and the air shocks that were on it, so I figured I would have to seriously modify any bracket that could be bought for it anyway.

 

I used a 3M epoxy in the automix line. It requires a special caulking gun for use with the automix line of products, but it really made the job alot easier. I started to use Plastic Weld but by the time you mixed it you only have about a minute to apply it, which makes it very difficult to get it smooth and in tight spots. The automix gun mixes it in a 6" nozzle as you squeeze the trigger, making it easy to lay a bead and reach tight spots.

 

Thanks!. The emblems are held on by 2 screws. I'm thinking about changing them to the '09 style script, but not sure yet as I will be painting the bike this winter when I decide on a paint scheme.

 

yes but mine has a plate welded to tanks that's recessed , what did you screw too ?

 

You did a fantastic job!
Having had to do a fair amount of modification to make the CycleVision brackets work with my fabricated FLHX/FXDF rear fender to act not only as a cross brace for the bags but also as a lower rear support for the fender I would agree.
Had I to do it all over again I would do something like the EZ bracket design with either flat plate with ribs or tube bracing and a bottom tube to support the base of the bags. For the FLHX/FXDF fender or any longer rear fender for that matter I would create a brace that would attach to the struts, run down the inside of the inside edges of the fender then weld to a "U" brace that attaches to the lower edge of the rear section.
This would give the longer fender rigidity while offering the bags the rigidity they require especially when loaded.
Bob

 

Actually they were on the bike when I got it, and I haven't had them off yet. I'll take one off soon and see.

 

With the longer fenders that sounds like a good plan. BTW love the fairing on yours! What did you use/make for it. I've been pricing the parts for it and the cycle visions brackets are pricey, as much as the inner and outer fairings on Ebay. Add the headlight, radio/speakers and radio bracket and it gets really pricey for a tightass like me.

 

Actually the fairing was the least costly part overall. The outer was a brand new peice from a member for $225, the inner was $200 from ebay, and the screen cost me $35 from ebay. The Denim paint was the most costly. For the Mounting bracket I tried to use the RG but it was going to take hours of refabrication time. Then fabricating the lower cross tube would take me about 3 more hours plus the cost of materials so it was just a matter of ROI to buy the CycleVisions kit for $360 and call it a day.
The head unit is a Kenwood KV-701 and the speakers were $65. So far I have the HD volt and oil pressure. Plans are for a GPS speedo and a tach.
Recently I upgraded the headlights to HidExtra plus a set of CREE LED driving lights.
Bob

 

Actually the fairing was the least costly part overall. The outer was a brand new peice from a member for $225, the inner was $200 from ebay, and the screen cost me $35 from ebay. The Denim paint was the most costly. For the Mounting bracket I tried to use the RG but it was going to take hours of refabrication time. Then fabricating the lower cross tube would take me about 3 more hours plus the cost of materials so it was just a matter of ROI to buy the CycleVisions kit for $360 and call it a day.
The head unit is a Kenwood KV-701 and the speakers were $65. So far I have the HD volt and oil pressure. Plans are for a GPS speedo and a tach.
Recently I upgraded the headlights to HidExtra plus a set of CREE LED driving lights.
Bob