Common upgrades/modifications
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Near YVR
As mentioned determine your riding style and goals and then start assembling bits and bobs to make your dream bike a reality.
Rob
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,256
Likes: 522
From: USA
Most common?
Exhaust and intake. Maybe the most common and don't forget to retune the fuel tables.
Suspension. Front forks. Sag adjustments, fork oil weight and level.
Suspension. Rear shocks. Spring rates, length, replacement with compression and rebound adjustability.
Rider triangle - comfort. Seat, handlebar, footpegs.
And the list goes on, yet could be mostly termed personalization. Handlebar grips, catch can, spring plate, sparkplug wires, horn, mirrors, chrome and paint, storage bags, etc.
Have fun, modifying is an addiction LOL.
Exhaust and intake. Maybe the most common and don't forget to retune the fuel tables.
Suspension. Front forks. Sag adjustments, fork oil weight and level.
Suspension. Rear shocks. Spring rates, length, replacement with compression and rebound adjustability.
Rider triangle - comfort. Seat, handlebar, footpegs.
And the list goes on, yet could be mostly termed personalization. Handlebar grips, catch can, spring plate, sparkplug wires, horn, mirrors, chrome and paint, storage bags, etc.
Have fun, modifying is an addiction LOL.
It's been recommended by many to learn on a sporty. Once I've gotten the hang of things, I like the 90's soft tails. Im looking to have a a nice looking/sounding harley for casual rides/cruises. That may change once I'm officially on a bike but for now not looking for any sort of drag/racing bike .
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,711
Likes: 3,438
From: SW WA.
What do you consider older? 10-20 years? 30-40-50 or more?
Older can mean a lot of different things in the world of H-D.
The first OHV Harley great grandfather of all modern era Harleys debuted in 1936.
Older can mean a lot of different things in the world of H-D.
The first OHV Harley great grandfather of all modern era Harleys debuted in 1936.
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Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 25
Likes: 9
From: Ontario
Most common?
Exhaust and intake. Maybe the most common and don't forget to retune the fuel tables.
Suspension. Front forks. Sag adjustments, fork oil weight and level.
Suspension. Rear shocks. Spring rates, length, replacement with compression and rebound adjustability.
Rider triangle - comfort. Seat, handlebar, footpegs.
And the list goes on, yet could be mostly termed personalization. Handlebar grips, catch can, spring plate, sparkplug wires, horn, mirrors, chrome and paint, storage bags, etc.
Have fun, modifying is an addiction LOL.
Exhaust and intake. Maybe the most common and don't forget to retune the fuel tables.
Suspension. Front forks. Sag adjustments, fork oil weight and level.
Suspension. Rear shocks. Spring rates, length, replacement with compression and rebound adjustability.
Rider triangle - comfort. Seat, handlebar, footpegs.
And the list goes on, yet could be mostly termed personalization. Handlebar grips, catch can, spring plate, sparkplug wires, horn, mirrors, chrome and paint, storage bags, etc.
Have fun, modifying is an addiction LOL.
Club Member
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 11,544
Likes: 8,379
From: Inland NW
Yikes.
So, what bike(s) do you currently have? This would certainly help with recommendations for a mod list.
So, what bike(s) do you currently have? This would certainly help with recommendations for a mod list.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 203
Likes: 50
From: Greenville, Kentucky
There have been a lot of good ideas mentioned because they make sense and will help you make it your bike. As you step up to a newer and bigger bike, you will no doubt perform the same upgrades from the last bike because you liked them, and want to do more the new bike. Being comfortable is really important to me. Seat of the pants performance is really important to others.
Enjoy your journey!
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