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There's definately some cracking looking S's on this thread, need to black out a few parts over the winter.
Been looking for some round mirrors to replace the stock ones, does anyone know what the stock thread size is ? Have found some nice round black ones but the thread on the base is a Standard M10x1.25
I know Harley is all imperial but thinking I could tap it to the right size.
Paul. Once you take the mirrors off, the only thing remaining is a hole (no threads.)
You can use almost any mirror with a threaded stalk so long as it is long enough to pass through the brake and clutch lever support.
That said, I bought two of these from Amazon. I figure that I can try them for $40. If they don't last, I can then invest in the $200 mirrors that most of the specialty builders sell.
I agree 100 percent. That's why I painted the current cap and gas gauge. IMHO this bike should not have any modern accessories to ruin it's vintage look. That's why I've added small details like the round mirrors, plain round air cleaner that I added military stencil script, round horn cover, etc to push the vintage look. I was never one to buy everything to customize the bike, nothing feels better than creating your own special stuff that can't be bought over the counter. Many of these touches are actually much cheaper than buying stuff and much more custom. One thing I do modernize it safety items. Yes I put CD lED lights on the bike for safety but hid them behind smoked covers so they are not easily noticed when the bike is parked.
Last edited by Gunnysgt; Oct 17, 2015 at 06:05 PM.
Spattttttt,
I already have the PowerVision tuner. I tuned the bike several times when it was breaking in, then several more after installing the slip-ons, then again after changing the filter. Trust me, it's not running lean or in need of more tuning at this time.
Yes youdo. I missed that part of your entry. Sorry for that bro
Haven't had a chance to do anything this week with her. Some parts I ordered turned out to be the wrong fitment. I did take some photos of her. Hoping to score some new badges this weekend, we'll see.
Thinking of taking her to an industrial park along with some friends trailing me and my photography equipment tomorrow afternoon. We'll see...or I may travel up to Blue Ridge again.
Edit: I take that back. I did put a gremlin catcher on her this afternoon... not shown here.
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