Self upgrades
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 416
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From: NoDak
I am new to the Harley world this past year, but not turning wrenches I installed all my mods including the exhaust and programer by myself. The parts for these bikes are expensive enough without paying the service departments also.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,512
Likes: 345
From: Ohio
I do all my own mods and as much mechanical work as I can.
I don't do any paint or body work or tire changing.
Having said that, I've never taken a front end apart and the most major engine work I've done is changing spark plugs.
I don't do any paint or body work or tire changing.
Having said that, I've never taken a front end apart and the most major engine work I've done is changing spark plugs.
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Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 61
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From: Los Angeles
Fat ken
Yeah I know what you mean, I had a Suzuki and I installed the aftermarket exhaust myself, and I never had any mechanical experience
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 11,613
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From: SoCal / AZ
Depends what it is. Exhaust systems? Yeah I do that myself. I have also wired and installed bars in the past, but I don't have the patience anymore. I used to do my own top ends back in my racing days, but I have no desire to dig into a motor anymore.
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Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Galt's Gulch - MI
I wouldn't let a dealer or their transient 'techs' anywhere near any of my bikes. If it's something I've never done before, which isn't really much anymore, I'll by the gods learn how first before I'd drop so low as to take it in. No one will care for my bikes like I do...
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Road Master
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 959
Likes: 267
From: San Fernando Valley, CA
I like to do everything myself, short of major things that need specialized equipment, like engine machining and the like. I've rebuilt my share of engines and trannies in the past (car stuff) but not a motorcycle one yet.
I can do basic painting, powder coating smaller things and stuff, but upholstery, leatherwork and custom-painted graphics I leave to the pros.
I can do basic painting, powder coating smaller things and stuff, but upholstery, leatherwork and custom-painted graphics I leave to the pros.
