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I really like the looks of the Slim, but due to the limited luggage options, changing license plate laws, and my always wanting to tinker with stuff (for better or worse)...lol..I decided to give my slim a new look.
Still getting things mocked up.
Any advice on paint? I don't think the matte charcoal tank matches the black fenders too well.
Black tank?
Charcoal Fenders?
Or maybe black stripe or tear drop on the side of the tank?
My opinion of course, but I think it would look cool with the Heritage rear fender painted to match but leave the Slim front fender on it. New style Heritage bags without all the studs. And put black knuckle bars on it.
I would change the lights on the Heritage fender too. Narrow turn signal light bar, red turn signal lenses and red fender tip lens.
Last edited by racerkvn; Nov 11, 2016 at 08:38 AM.
I think you have an awesome start there. I think an accent stripe or graphic on the tank to match the fenders paint would set it apart. For sure trim that signal bar down so it doesn't detract from beautiful rear fender and move the plate to a lower location. Maybe some matching paint off the tank as access stripes on the fenders would be a cool offset. Man it's fun spending others money.
A nice nostalgic look! I'm partial to the fat fenders of a Heritage/Deluxe/RoadKing though.
Agreed with the others on the rear turn signal bar. That thing is hideous! (my opinion for what it's worth)
Jetfever suggested using a Deluxe rear turn signal bar. They are quite a bit more "elegant" but they won't bolt on without fender modification. The Deluxe has indents in the fender where it bolts on.
I think gloss black accents on the charcoal tank would look pretty cool!
A nice nostalgic look! I'm partial to the fat fenders of a Heritage/Deluxe/RoadKing though.
Agreed with the others on the rear turn signal bar. That thing is hideous! (my opinion for what it's worth)
Jetfever suggested using a Deluxe rear turn signal bar. They are quite a bit more "elegant" but they won't bolt on without fender modification. The Deluxe has indents in the fender where it bolts on.
I think gloss black accents on the charcoal tank would look pretty cool!
Mike, the Heritage rear fender has the exact same indents for the rear turn signal bar, I have seen the Deluxe bar swapped. (at least some years I have looked at are the same). The tail light cutout is different, however.
For the record, I like the Heritage signal bar, but you need the Heritage front light bar, saddlebags, and huge front signals to "balance" it. The Deluxe rear bullet signals match the front signals on the Slim, IMHO.
Last edited by Jetfever; Nov 11, 2016 at 07:40 PM.
As far as the "wire job" I used the standard Deutsch connectors with a used wire loom from a Sportster, tail light plug was included. I assume you know the hole plugged (bottom right of the 4 in your grey plug) is usable for power.
I have no idea why the fender needed so many spacers on one side to center over the tire, I dd not have this problem.
We could not see the red pinstripes in earlier photos, but if the fenders are scratched, I would start with filling the holes in the rear and plan on painting the fenders. Let us know what you decide. I like our blacked out bikes. The red pin stripes would look great with my tank :-)
I love your exhaust, I would like to go back to my similar stock headers with Slip on mufflers. I am running saddlebags for a trip I took so I changed. Here is a shot with similar exhaust to yours.
Last edited by Jetfever; Nov 12, 2016 at 09:05 AM.
I originally wanted pipes like yours, but I found a great deal on the ones that I have now. Plus they are slip ons made for the Slim, so they are direct bolt ons.
Thanks for the link. I wish I knew jpcycles sold those connected before I cut up my stock harness.
The slim struts were a little short and the fender was a little wobble in the rear. Cut up the original outer struts and made some extension. Yes, they will be painted.
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