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Feb 15, 2019 | 05:15 AM

#31

GOV5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JHC210

Just curious on what the very first mod you add/do to a new bike? I have a new one coming and will go led tail lights, exhaust (slip ons), shocks and then the canvas is wide open.

1. better windshield
2. driver backrest

Feb 15, 2019 | 06:31 AM

#32

modes

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From: OOB, Maine

I'm 6'-9", so make me fit in comfort is always priority before I go on any rides......so, bars, seat, and foot control mods. Stock bikes are unsafe for me as the bars will hit my knees in a corner. No joke!

Adam

Feb 15, 2019 | 07:57 AM

#33

dwagar

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From: Calgary AB

The first mod on my Streetglide was for airflow. On my test ride I hated the stock windshield.
I added a Klock Werx 6.5" windshield, adjustable fairing deflectors, fork deflectors and the Kuryakyn Lower Triple Tree deflector. Huge difference.

Feb 16, 2019 | 12:33 AM

#34

edmroadglide

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From: Edmonton Alberta, Canada

reflectors off , SE pipes, tuner, cam, breather, bars, and seat, those are the first things, did more but that would have been good for me, every bike gets that treatment at the very least.

Feb 17, 2019 | 07:14 AM

#35

XXTHESANDMANXX

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From: montecello

exhaust I need to have my bike sound right I got slip ons as a temporary solution untilli can afford a full system /air filtr and tuner

Feb 17, 2019 | 05:34 PM

#36

T Prescott

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JHC210

Just curious on what the very first mod you add/do to a new bike? I have a new one coming and will go led tail lights, exhaust (slip ons), shocks and then the canvas is wide open.

I first thing I'd do if I had to do it over again would be to remove the engine breather out of the intake.

Feb 17, 2019 | 06:18 PM

#37

Gary1

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Cobra Neighbor Haters slip-ons. Just didn't like the hesitation in the Milwaukee 8.

Feb 17, 2019 | 07:17 PM

#38

skeeter86

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From: ohio

buy the shop manual first!

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Feb 17, 2019 | 07:23 PM

#39

Gary1

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If you are considering large purchases on Harley items I would buy from Surdyke Harley and get items discounted. All you need is a catalog to get your part numbers and use them on Surdyke's website.

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