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Old Nov 7, 2018 | 06:42 PM
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picked up a 1989 FLHS, 34k miles wanted to know if anyone has done any upgrades
I'm looking at doing some suspension upgrades, specifically changing the swingarm over to bearings instead of the silcone bushings
Custom Cycle Engineering seems to have a good retrofit kit
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Originally Posted by 10thMtnVet
picked up a 1989 FLHS, 34k miles wanted to know if anyone has done any upgrades
I'm looking at doing some suspension upgrades, specifically changing the swingarm over to bearings instead of the silcone bushings
Custom Cycle Engineering seems to have a good retrofit kit
Thanks
Oh boy have we done upgrades! I have done the CCE bearing upgrade. Well worth it. While you are back there, might as well do the shocks too. Let us know what your budget is and we will make recommendations.
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 04:16 AM
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Welcome. I’ve a 1989 evo too albeit a softail. Still running the stock carb and exhaust with cross over. Runs well so I presume it’s a good year for the evo. Hope you enjoy yours
 
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 05:03 AM
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Welcome

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Originally Posted by Arseclown
Welcome. I’ve a 1989 evo too albeit a softail. Still running the stock carb and exhaust with cross over. Runs well so I presume it’s a good year for the evo. Hope you enjoy yours
Only a couple systems outperform the stock exhaust system [if ya open the mufflers up a bit] Thinderheader, and LSR comes to mind...
if that is a CV carb... only a K&N element can really improve that, if stockish engine!!!
These are are tough... Very Tough engines indeed... the MoCo Had to quit makin em... they have a Too Long Service life!!!!!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2018 | 11:13 AM
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I have a softail also, 1997 Heritage Springer..love it
 
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Beemervet what you do for shocks? Im going to lower it a bit do to my short legs, lol
I heard mixed things about using brackets to lower the back end.. up front Im looking at the Progressive monotube cartridge system
my budget is kind of open.. im not in a rush cause i have my FLSTS to cruise around on
 
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some pics
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Originally Posted by 10thMtnVet
Beemervet what you do for shocks? Im going to lower it a bit do to my short legs, lol
I heard mixed things about using brackets to lower the back end.. up front Im looking at the Progressive monotube cartridge system
my budget is kind of open.. im not in a rush cause i have my FLSTS to cruise around on
I have a 05 Road King Custom that I put 11.5" Progressive 412 shocks. The bike originaly had 12.5" Air Shocks from the factory. I usually ride 1 up and on occasion I'll ride a lady friend. I've yet to bottom the shocks out and I weigh around 200. These shocks have worked well for me and were not too terribaly expensive.
 
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Simon that RK is absolutely GORGEOUS !!!
 
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