Harley Davidson Forums

Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Deuce streetglide conversion

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 01:22 PM
Share
  #11  
BigMike's Avatar
BigMike
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,567
Likes: 1,940
From: NE Florida
Riders Club Member
Default
I think that while it is a cool project, you could have come out better selling/buying.

My concern is that a Softail's suspension and brakes will be overloaded with all of the add-ons plus a rider and possibly a passenger. They just weren't built for that.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...US_motorcycles
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 07:40 PM
Share
  #12  
mgenest's Avatar
mgenest
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 92
Likes: 9
Default
only adds 46lbs to the bike, I think the brakes can handle that.. Smoke74, that is the same setup I have, Wide open concepts fairing and baddad rear setup
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 10:21 PM
Share
  #13  
Tee&Vee's Avatar
Tee&Vee
Stellar HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,583
Likes: 115
From: Boston, MA
Default
Nice project, I thought (think) that the bike looked dynamite before. Changing the seat and colors too?
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 11, 2015 | 10:31 PM
Share
  #14  
Smoke74's Avatar
Smoke74
Novice
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 23
Likes: 1
From: SE New Mexico
Default
I also spent the money and got a set of the Legend air ride for it seeing how when we ride 2 up I tend to drag the pipes in corners and have drug the kickstand once or twice hope they will help from dragging the bags
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 12, 2015 | 07:06 AM
Share
  #15  
zeke383's Avatar
zeke383
Road Captain
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 631
Likes: 17
From: Finger Lakes NY
Default
The Deuce "stretched" tank looks awesome on a bagger!!!
I would want floorboards if it was me.
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 12, 2015 | 07:13 AM
Share
  #16  
1BRAVO9's Avatar
1BRAVO9
Seasoned HDF Member
Veteran: Army
10 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 6,338
Likes: 676
From: 1000 Miles From Nowhere
Default
Looks good and it's unique. I guess you won't have to worry about having someone show up at bike night with a bike like yours.
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 22, 2015 | 08:48 AM
Share
  #17  
mgenest's Avatar
mgenest
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 92
Likes: 9
Default
more progress made, this will be it until it comes back from paint
 
Attached Thumbnails Deuce streetglide conversion-final2.jpg   Deuce streetglide conversion-photo.jpg   Deuce streetglide conversion-final1.jpg  
Reply
0
Old Feb 22, 2015 | 10:40 AM
Share
  #18  
tbonetony06's Avatar
tbonetony06
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,492
Likes: 19
From: Illinois
Default
Is it just me or do others see it too? It looks like the front of the tank needs a little lift to make your lines work a tad more for you. It does look unique too!

EDIT: And don't get me wrong, I like it!
 
Last edited by tbonetony06; Feb 22, 2015 at 10:42 AM.
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 22, 2015 | 12:51 PM
Share
  #19  
mgenest's Avatar
mgenest
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 92
Likes: 9
Default
Thats great advise, thanks. I think you are right!
 
Reply
0
Old Feb 22, 2015 | 06:48 PM
Share
  #20  
PureDeath's Avatar
PureDeath
Road Warrior
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,547
Likes: 61
From: South Central Tejas
Default
Your doing a hell of a job, I can't wait to see it all together after paint.
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:32 PM.

story-0
10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

Slideshow: Not every motorcycle can be a design icon, and these machines prove that bold styling doesn't always age gracefully.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:58:41


VIEW MORE
story-1
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-5
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-9
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE