Sometimes I want to say .....
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 321
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From: CA
Sometimes I want to say .....
Just F'ing enjoy your Harley the way they designed it!
OK, Yes change a few little things here or there, but sometimes we seem to get a bit out of control (myself included).
When I first saw my Breakout I loved everything about it. The more I read on this forum, the less I am satisfied with it.
Yeah, yeah, I know "make it your own" ... fine... but with a brand new designed Breakout?
Change the:
Engine
tires
suspension
tank lift
console
pedals
shifters
signals
axle covers
lighting
ignition coil
horn
instrumentation
fenders
wheels
forks
etc... etc... etc...
F' it... I'm just gonna ride it and love it, the way Harley designed it.
OK... I'm done now. Thanks for listening, Lol.
OK, Yes change a few little things here or there, but sometimes we seem to get a bit out of control (myself included).
When I first saw my Breakout I loved everything about it. The more I read on this forum, the less I am satisfied with it.
Yeah, yeah, I know "make it your own" ... fine... but with a brand new designed Breakout?
Change the:
Engine
tires
suspension
tank lift
console
pedals
shifters
signals
axle covers
lighting
ignition coil
horn
instrumentation
fenders
wheels
forks
etc... etc... etc...
F' it... I'm just gonna ride it and love it, the way Harley designed it.
OK... I'm done now. Thanks for listening, Lol.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,584
Likes: 520
From: VA
There is something to be said for that. The older I get the less I change things. I have had highly modified bikes in the past. And after it was all said and done I did not think the returns were worth the expense. My last two bikes have had Stage 1 performance upgrades and more comfortable seats. That's about all it takes for me to be happy. But it depends on what you want.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 631
Likes: 26
From: Rome (Italy)
Just F'ing enjoy your Harley the way they designed it!
OK, Yes change a few little things here or there, but sometimes we seem to get a bit out of control (myself included).
When I first saw my Breakout I loved everything about it. The more I read on this forum, the less I am satisfied with it.
Yeah, yeah, I know "make it your own" ... fine... but with a brand new designed Breakout?
Change the:
Engine
tires
suspension
tank lift
console
pedals
shifters
signals
axle covers
lighting
ignition coil
horn
instrumentation
fenders
wheels
forks
etc... etc... etc...
F' it... I'm just gonna ride it and love it, the way Harley designed it.
OK... I'm done now. Thanks for listening, Lol.
OK, Yes change a few little things here or there, but sometimes we seem to get a bit out of control (myself included).
When I first saw my Breakout I loved everything about it. The more I read on this forum, the less I am satisfied with it.
Yeah, yeah, I know "make it your own" ... fine... but with a brand new designed Breakout?
Change the:
Engine
tires
suspension
tank lift
console
pedals
shifters
signals
axle covers
lighting
ignition coil
horn
instrumentation
fenders
wheels
forks
etc... etc... etc...
F' it... I'm just gonna ride it and love it, the way Harley designed it.
OK... I'm done now. Thanks for listening, Lol.
There are some basic mods common to nearly all Harley models plus some personal ones to have the bike fitting you (extended fwd controls, reach improvements, etc...)
Third type of mod is style. Chrome, PC, Apes, Wheels, etc...
While the first two types are in some way related to comfort and, sometimes, safety, third type is an option, a choice...simply not essential but as Oscar Wilde said "the only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it"
And there are so many temptations outside there...
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 875
Likes: 10
From: Corp of Discovery trail, Missouri
Make you bike yours I say. Why be the same as everyone else. After all I am the one who is paying for it.
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Just F'ing enjoy your Harley the way they designed it!
OK, Yes change a few little things here or there, but sometimes we seem to get a bit out of control (myself included).
When I first saw my Breakout I loved everything about it. The more I read on this forum, the less I am satisfied with it.
Yeah, yeah, I know "make it your own" ... fine... but with a brand new designed Breakout?
OK, Yes change a few little things here or there, but sometimes we seem to get a bit out of control (myself included).
When I first saw my Breakout I loved everything about it. The more I read on this forum, the less I am satisfied with it.
Yeah, yeah, I know "make it your own" ... fine... but with a brand new designed Breakout?
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From: VA
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No harm in changing stuff if your going to keep it a good while, gets me when people spend a small fortune on altering a bike then sell it after a year or two, and I've seen many of them in dealers show rooms.