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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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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

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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 01:12 PM
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Almost impossible to answer for me.. but if I "had" to pick two.
mechanical: Legend Air Ride (which is also appearance when It's slamed)
appearance: Carlini 16" Menace Apes (which was also mechanical, improved the over all riding experience)
That's on the Breakout..

The Rocker C would be "Big Sucker" and pipes..
 

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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by anyaneeeze
I never realized how much the factory clutch slipped.

My factory clutch does not slip at all.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 02:05 PM
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I haven't had my bike for too long yet so haven't had much $$$ to throw at it yet.

My favorite mods so far (as I can only pick one of each)

Appearance - Freight Train Nacelle
Mechanical - Stage 1 with Power Vision
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 1004ron
My factory clutch does not slip at all.

Mine doesn't either


Mechanical for me would be the Shotgun Shock


Appearance would be RideWright 50 spoke 21f/16r
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 02:08 PM
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Ok I'll Play !!

Best mechanical Mod by far is a set of Andrews 48H Cams
Comfort is a tie between my Apes and the Engine guard with highway pegs
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 03:48 PM
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First my bike is a 2010 deluxe.
I would say my 103 kit with heads and cams along with the pro pipe is nice. I do really like my hydraulic clutch though.
For appearance it would have to be the sinister billet daddy wheels, 18 front, 16 rear. I get asked about them all the time. Oh and I can't forget about the suspension, SS and mono tubes.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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Miles....
 
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Originally Posted by 1004ron
My factory clutch does not slip at all.
Bike had 9k on it when I bought it. I guess the previous owner road the clutch.....
 
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