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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 05:42 PM
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searched for oil leaks...

was asked what model my bike was twice by random folks. 2007 883 was not an acceptable answer. "no! that's new" lol... no. old
 

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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 06:44 PM
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https://kosonorthamerica.com/shop/mo...im-style-volt/

$35.00 on Amazon
 

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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 06:45 PM
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I dont see it in the picture, oh wait, there wasn't a picture....
How 'bout posting an install pic ?

thanks!

T.
 

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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 07:08 PM
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Don't know to post a pic now that Photobucket is gone. The little voltmeter got velcroed with the double sided tape provided to the handlebar clamp and I ran the wires to the right front running light. Tedious insulation stripping and soldering but I got 'er done. Love the way the unit flashes and warns you when the battery voltage drops below 11.5 volts. Time to head for home when that happens.

I'm not worried at all about the adhesive mounting system as the voltmeter is very light weight. Be very patient when working with the wiring inside of the running light.

Why the Harley-Davidson Motor Company did not provide a warning for a charging system problem is beyond me.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Rurlndum
Don't know to post a pic now that Photobucket is gone. The little voltmeter got velcroed with the double sided tape provided to the handlebar clamp and I ran the wires to the right front running light. Tedious insulation stripping and soldering but I got 'er done. Love the way the unit flashes and warns you when the battery voltage drops below 11.5 volts. Time to head for home when that happens.

I'm not worried at all about the adhesive mounting system as the voltmeter is very light weight. Be very patient when working with the wiring inside of the running light.

Why the Harley-Davidson Motor Company did not provide a warning for a charging system problem is beyond me.


Thanks for the info. I use postimg.org for photos, its free....

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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 10:39 AM
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Finally got my air suspension setup completed. First pic is of extended travel second is air'd out:


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I didn't get this done today.. Been about two weeks, but I wanted to ride for a bit before I posted so I could accurately attest to the comfort of the ride. After riding around with this setup I am absolutely astounded that HD has let the sub-par comfort (that is the factory shocks) escape their factory. The factory shocks are terrible. No other way to describe it. With this air setup, I feel like I can enjoy riding again. It is like riding around on a pillow. Plus it just looks bad *** pulling up to a spot and airing out
 
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by xerofokus
Finally got my air suspension setup completed. First pic is of extended travel second is air'd out:






I didn't get this done today.. Been about two weeks, but I wanted to ride for a bit before I posted so I could accurately attest to the comfort of the ride. After riding around with this setup I am absolutely astounded that HD has let the sub-par comfort (that is the factory shocks) escape their factory. The factory shocks are terrible. No other way to describe it. With this air setup, I feel like I can enjoy riding again. It is like riding around on a pillow. Plus it just looks bad *** pulling up to a spot and airing out
Looks awesome! Wonder how it would compare to the progressive 412. Also I assume once you air it out, you need to ride as such till you hit an air compressor?
 
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 11:33 AM
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Trying to get my wife's 02 hugger not running on both cylinders its been sitting i rebuilt the carb already and new plugs but still not firing on both cylinders ran great last year when she stopped riding it
The on on the for end<br/>
 

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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by xerofokus
Finally got my air suspension setup completed. First pic is of extended travel second is air'd out:






I didn't get this done today.. Been about two weeks, but I wanted to ride for a bit before I posted so I could accurately attest to the comfort of the ride. After riding around with this setup I am absolutely astounded that HD has let the sub-par comfort (that is the factory shocks) escape their factory. The factory shocks are terrible. No other way to describe it. With this air setup, I feel like I can enjoy riding again. It is like riding around on a pillow. Plus it just looks bad *** pulling up to a spot and airing out
Originally Posted by slvrscoobie
Looks awesome! Wonder how it would compare to the progressive 412. Also I assume once you air it out, you need to ride as such till you hit an air compressor?

That'd be correct. That's why I have a compressor mounted on-board

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Pic is from mock-up stages, but I'll grab another one if you're interested to see its permanent home.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2017 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cvaria
searched for oil leaks...

was asked what model my bike was twice by random folks. 2007 883 was not an acceptable answer. "no! that's new" lol... no. old
Had a similar encounter yesterday at the Bikes Blues & BBQ rally.. was asked if my darling Betty was "one of them new Irons".
Also watched a bike burst into flames after parking.
http://www.nwahomepage.com/news/moto...-bbb/817211836
 
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