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Old Apr 10, 2024 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by HeavyMetalHarley
LOL damn I'm more of a bikini beach setup kind of guy and I dont know if the sound a Harley makes will ever be obnoxious. Maybe they're not meant for me
You obviously have never ridden in front of or behind a Harley running a Thunder header !
As mentioned determine your riding style and goals and then start assembling bits and bobs to make your dream bike a reality.
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Old Apr 16, 2024 | 08:34 AM
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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.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 09:27 AM
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Get better lights up front and more red lights on the rear.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by HeavyMetalHarley
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 .
Here are a couple of videos of popular mods for Sportys and Softails.




 
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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 12:07 PM
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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.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2024 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenny94945
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.
LOL i had a 2005 STi and fully aware of mod addiction
 
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Old Apr 25, 2024 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by HeavyMetalHarley
LOL i had a 2005 STi and fully aware of mod addiction
Yikes.

So, what bike(s) do you currently have? This would certainly help with recommendations for a mod list.

 
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Old Apr 25, 2024 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by NorthWestern
Yikes.

So, what bike(s) do you currently have? This would certainly help with recommendations for a mod list.
What he said. Knowing what you are riding now, your riding style, and how long you plan on keeping it would be pretty important.

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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