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Will be moving the coil to the spot currently occupied by the horn. Figure there is no real gain from that except cosmetics, but I like the looks and wonder why MoCo didn't do it that way from the factor. I have seen a couple of builds where the fake seat tube is removed, and again, from a purely cosmetic perspective, I like that look. It unclutters the space between the rear cylinder and the oil tank, and affords better visibility of both. What I don't want to do is remove a part that serves a real structural purpose, so I am un-decided. It looks like it is soft mounted at the top, which would seem to imply that it is not loaded .
Who has removed theirs? Were there any adverse effects?
I removed the seat post on my Night Train several years ago and have had no issues. Removing it does help with the air flow around your rear cylinder. Looks cleaner too.
Will be moving the coil to the spot currently occupied by the horn. Figure there is no real gain from that except cosmetics, but I like the looks and wonder why MoCo didn't do it that way from the factor. I have seen a couple of builds where the fake seat tube is removed, and again, from a purely cosmetic perspective, I like that look. It unclutters the space between the rear cylinder and the oil tank, and affords better visibility of both. What I don't want to do is remove a part that serves a real structural purpose, so I am un-decided. It looks like it is soft mounted at the top, which would seem to imply that it is not loaded .
Who has removed theirs? Were there any adverse effects?
We have thousands of Customers that have done it. Not only are there no adverse effects, because the space behind the rear cylinder is opened up there is better air flow and you can expect to see 10-15 degree drop in temps of the rear cylinder...which will make the engine run stronger and have less wear and tear.
When you remove that 'fake' seat post piece, you'll see that there's no
way it would be for any 'structural' type support. It's just too small of
guage metal. I removed mine in 2013, no issues since. Here's a pic:
When you remove that 'fake' seat post piece, you'll see that there's no
way it would be for any 'structural' type support. It's just too small of
guage metal. I removed mine in 2013, no issues since. Here's a pic:
hth,
T.
Love the bag on your bike. what kind is it and where did you buy it? is it on both sides and how is it mounted?
Thanks
Love the bag on your bike. what kind is it and where did you buy it? is it on both sides and how is it mounted?
Thanks
Thanks! It is a Harley Davidson Rocker-C bag/mount.. It is a 'quick detach' version
They are extremely hard to find these days. I only run the left-hand side one.
I have a HD toolbox on the other side.... Here is 'that side' picture.
Here's a pic of the mount, it's kind of hard to see, but it follows the frame/swingarm and
the passengers pegs mount to it.
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