Best mods
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From all the modifications you have done to your bikes what would you say would be the best mod in each category? I am kind of curious what impacted you the most. I have listed mine below. I ride 09 Heritage Classic
Best mechanical mod: Barnett clutch disks
The clutch kit completely changed my ride. So much that it still blows my mind. I never realized how much the factory clutch slipped. For $160. it is top of the list for me
Runner up is Baker attitude adjuster. In all honesty this should probably be number 1 because I truly feel had I left the auto adjuster in it was only a matter of time before ipb failure and clutch wouldn't be doing me any good at that point.
Best appearance mod: Diamond cut Fat Spoke wheels 21"F 16"R
Man this was a toss up. I love the bars I installed but the wheels, the wheels are sweet. I was trying to ball on a budget and went with DNA hoping for the best. Unfortunately the chrome on the front wheel is peeling and will need to be redone but I still say wheels made the biggest difference on looks to me.
Looking forward to hearing your input
Thanks,
John
Best mechanical mod: Barnett clutch disks
The clutch kit completely changed my ride. So much that it still blows my mind. I never realized how much the factory clutch slipped. For $160. it is top of the list for me
Runner up is Baker attitude adjuster. In all honesty this should probably be number 1 because I truly feel had I left the auto adjuster in it was only a matter of time before ipb failure and clutch wouldn't be doing me any good at that point.
Best appearance mod: Diamond cut Fat Spoke wheels 21"F 16"R
Man this was a toss up. I love the bars I installed but the wheels, the wheels are sweet. I was trying to ball on a budget and went with DNA hoping for the best. Unfortunately the chrome on the front wheel is peeling and will need to be redone but I still say wheels made the biggest difference on looks to me.
Looking forward to hearing your input
Thanks,
John
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bikerlaw,
How big a difference did the 34 tooth pulley make? Had to edit. Had my head up my *** and misread
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I am stuck driving a company truck during the weekdays and usually ride a couple three hours each evening. It is rare that I venture further than 50 miles from the house.
How do you like the rider backrest? My lower back is what bothers me the most when riding
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I have been looking at the Baker Tranny's. Have heard nothing but good reviews. Thats a nice looking bike bud!
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Function:
Mustang wide solo seat. Turned the bike from a 2 hour ride to an "all day" ride.
Crash bar. Paid for itself a week after I installed it, when my foot slipped pushing the bike and it went over.
Windshield. I've been riding long enough that I have nothing to prove to anyone by suffering in the cold and eating bugs.
Function and style:
Low 2 into 1 exhaust (#56265-87D). Sounds great, has a great "old school" look, performs well, AND allows me to run full size saddlebags, not the dinky "Fat Boy" style bags that came on the bike. Those bags were as useless as one of those ladies' evening bags.
'50's style bubble bags. Great old school looks, easy one-latch access, and plenty of room. Much easier to care for than leather, and roomy enough to hold a leather jacket or a half helmet.
Honorable mention: Luggage rack. For when you need to carry something that won't fit in the bags.
Mustang wide solo seat. Turned the bike from a 2 hour ride to an "all day" ride.
Crash bar. Paid for itself a week after I installed it, when my foot slipped pushing the bike and it went over.
Windshield. I've been riding long enough that I have nothing to prove to anyone by suffering in the cold and eating bugs.
Function and style:
Low 2 into 1 exhaust (#56265-87D). Sounds great, has a great "old school" look, performs well, AND allows me to run full size saddlebags, not the dinky "Fat Boy" style bags that came on the bike. Those bags were as useless as one of those ladies' evening bags.
'50's style bubble bags. Great old school looks, easy one-latch access, and plenty of room. Much easier to care for than leather, and roomy enough to hold a leather jacket or a half helmet.
Honorable mention: Luggage rack. For when you need to carry something that won't fit in the bags.
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Haha I thought I was the only one
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If you don't mind, what seat is that?