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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,138
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From: SE Michigan
I've decided that I will no longer own a Harley outside of a warranty. So I'll trade mine every 2 years, nothing goes on the bike that cant be easily removed/transferred to a new bike. Which basically means jewelry.
The touring bikes are now fast enough for this old man, no need to waste ~$3K on a stage 1, I just put mufflers on and I'm good to go.
The touring bikes are now fast enough for this old man, no need to waste ~$3K on a stage 1, I just put mufflers on and I'm good to go.
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Joined: Oct 2016
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From: On my bike!
I've decided that I will no longer own a Harley outside of a warranty. So I'll trade mine every 2 years, nothing goes on the bike that cant be easily removed/transferred to a new bike. Which basically means jewelry.
The touring bikes are now fast enough for this old man, no need to waste ~$3K on a stage 1, I just put mufflers on and I'm good to go.
The touring bikes are now fast enough for this old man, no need to waste ~$3K on a stage 1, I just put mufflers on and I'm good to go.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,138
Likes: 6,162
From: SE Michigan
Including labor. I could do this stuff myself but I prioritize my time differently. Plus even still, not worth the 10% (optimistically) boost in performance.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 936
Likes: 55
From: C. Texas
Not sure why HD doesn't include LED headlights in the SGSs but include on the Ultras and Road Glides! I have LEDs ready for the turn signals and tail but need to find a decent LED for the headlight. Halogen isnt that bad. Seems to illuminate pretty good.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 5,063
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From: On my bike!
I ran a Eagle light 8700 gen 2 in my 2017 sg, crazy bright but did get a little static in the radio. JW speaker 8700 is a good option that is more $ but still a lot less than the HD daymaker. JW speaker makes the HD daymaker so you know its quality. My 2019 cvo sg came with the daymaker and while it is bright, my old eagle light 8700 put it to shame.
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Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 51,364
Likes: 4,614
From: Texas
Mufflers first then an EZ brake. That stock brake pedal is too high especially if you ride the cone course in a parking lot.
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From: Arthur, IL
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