07 standard fun beginning
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I have an 07 standard andI decided on this bike because of its simpleness, cost, and great base for customizing. It has been 3 months and now I have some extra cash to throw at it. I really like the chrome engine kit and I think it would add to my bike a lot. The other things I had in mind was street slammers!
My question is, how hard would it be to put the chrome engine kit on? I have mechanical abilities but lack time. How much would the stealership charge or how long does it take them?
Are these two ideas good for a start to customizing, or would $1k be put to better use on different areas of customizing?
Thanks
My question is, how hard would it be to put the chrome engine kit on? I have mechanical abilities but lack time. How much would the stealership charge or how long does it take them?
Are these two ideas good for a start to customizing, or would $1k be put to better use on different areas of customizing?
Thanks
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ORIGINAL: Rabbit_
I got the chrome engine kit also but I just had the dealer install it, much easier.
I got the chrome engine kit also but I just had the dealer install it, much easier.
any issues with the gaskets?
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Congrats on your '07! You could have the stealership install the chrome for you but they're going to pinch you pretty good for labor...if you're wallet still has$$$ left in itgo ahead and turn the job over to the service dept. but IMO changing the engine/trans covers out for chrome ones isfairly easy (and not TOO time consuming...took mebasically one full day to get 'em all on)...on my '06 I installed chrome primary/points/cam/trans covers myself...really lit up the engine on my "vanilla" Standard...you'll need to drain/replace the primary oil and trans lubewhen youdo those covers but I re-used the original gaskets on all my covers and haven't leaked a drop...my bike still hasthe stock bars (I like 'em...they're comfortable) but if I did swap 'em out the street slammers would be high on my list...right up there with Chubby 501's...
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If you are good with a wrench, save the money and do it yourself. You didn't list your location so I don't know what type of climate you live in. But up here in Minnesota, I would do it over the winter to minimize downtime during riding season.
One thing I would like to add; the kit does not come with the inner primary cover. IMO, the chrome inner cover really makes it. It just doesn't look right with only the chrome outer cover.
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One thing I would like to add; the kit does not come with the inner primary cover. IMO, the chrome inner cover really makes it. It just doesn't look right with only the chrome outer cover.
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I've got a set of wild 1 560's, if you're interested. If you check wild 1's web site, you can see what they look like installed on different bikes.
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i agree with the inner/outter cover
I think I will do street slammers over this winter.
I am also in MN, well be mving there in Sept. any advice on dealerships or other places to get work done or get accesories would be sweet
I think I will do street slammers over this winter.
I am also in MN, well be mving there in Sept. any advice on dealerships or other places to get work done or get accesories would be sweet
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I am also in MN, well be mving there in Sept. any advice on dealerships or other places to get work done or get accesories would be sweet
I am also in MN, well be mving there in Sept. any advice on dealerships or other places to get work done or get accesories would be sweet
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RE: 07 standard fun beginning
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what did the dealer charge to total?
any issues with the gaskets?
ORIGINAL: Rabbit_
I got the chrome engine kit also but I just had the dealer install it, much easier.
I got the chrome engine kit also but I just had the dealer install it, much easier.
any issues with the gaskets?
