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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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I've bought some parts that I am getting put on by my local Harley Davidson dealer and I thought I would let you know what I got.

1. Derby Cover
2. A/C Insert
3. Shift Linkage Kit
4. Spacer Kit
5. Mirror 9 spoke wheel
6. Wheel Installation kit
7. Brake Disc kit
8. Caliper Insert
9. Chrome Brake Rotor
10. Saddlebag Lid Organizer
11. Grip kit
12. Two-Pocket Fairing Pouch
13. Billet Saddlebag Latch kit
14. Saddlebag Fitted Liner kit

I'll have some pics up of the bike now and the bike after the modifications.
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Nice of you to join HDF just to tell us what you are paying some one else to do for you! J/K, if yer not a mechanic it can be quite intimidating. But, most of those parts are fairly simple installs.
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Welcome to the Forum. Be sure to slap some pics up when she's all done.
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Yep 9 of the 14 are easy install Items,why give that money away !!!
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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gotta learn the curve,, the DIY will come as u own her longer.... and realize how much they charge for the simple stuff...
As Ur list gets longer, the labor adds up to a bunch over time....good for the dealer, not good for Ur check book.....

So congrats on the bike whatever it is, welcome to the forum and ride safe....
 
Old Mar 17, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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Thanks for sharing some thoughts and thanks for welcoming me to the forums. I'll post some before and after pics here soon.
 
Old Mar 18, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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Default PICS!!! Pictures of the bike before new parts:

The bike is dirty!!! Needs a wash.
Full left-side view.

Left-side view.

Back view.

New saddlebag latches coming soon!

Front view. Dirty though.

I won't miss this wheel.

Air filter! (One of the new parts is for this)

Dash view. The chrome around the gauges was an upgrade.

My favorite pic!

Angled view.

Logo close-up!

A good side view.
 
Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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For me, part of the fun is in doing some of the wrenching. Had dealer work with me on the ape install but most of rest was pretty routine.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Yeah, but for now, I'll have them do it. I'm taking it in Wednsday or Thursday.
 
Old Apr 2, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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Smile Post installation pics coming TODAY!!!!

Got the bike back yesterday. Took pics today. Pics will be up today as well. I love the new wheel!!!

Check 'em out!
 



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