Ok so I picked up a 1999 FXST earlier this year and since then I have been trying to figure out what I want to do. I have a laundry list of things that need to be done as this bike was a neglected project before I got it and had some gremlins. Im not going to worry about the wants yet but some of the needs will effect the wants. Here I go

Taillight - the housing is loose and not in good shape and the light socket is full of corrosion so I am thinking of just swapping the whole unit but the rear fender on the bike is confusing to me. Is the taillight housing the same as the other HD taillights except upside down? I can't find an aftermarket taillight that actually lists my year and model for compatibility. Here is where it crosses into the wants, would it just be easier to swap out the rear fender to a different style, there seems to be plenty of options of the fender that wraps around the tire more.

Turn signals - again the housings and sockets are pooped and they straight need replacing. I know LED is far more light with less draw but I think I read somewhere that I need to add some sort of box or controller to be able to use them properly. Any thoughts?

Air Intake - Currently it has an Ultima round air filter and housing, I wanted to add a different style high flow intake but I can't find a listing for my model, I wish there was a compatibility chart that would list what models will fit each other.

Exhaust - RN I have V&H Big Shots and they are LOUD. I would love to sway to a Thunderheader but I can't find any. I found what I think is the part number but I can't find anything on ebay, facebook marketplace and sadly there are pretty much no Thunderheader dealers that I can find in Canada.

Spark Plug Wires - would mine be 8.8 or 10 + mm? would either work?

Body - I was thinking of adding a fairing not sure what its called but OG-T is a model that I found of the style I like but I am waiting to hear from the manufacturer whether it will fit or not.

Bars - Ive been trying to decide between apes and tbars. I ve had mini apes onmany bikes but they all had a fairing and I think the look of the tbars but Im not sure how confortable the seating position would be on long runs. My buddies and I would routinely ride 500 - 700 miles for a day ride and Im not sure which set up will be better for that.

I havent actually had any seat time on this bike yet due to it not being road worthy yet but once I get her cleaned up with some new meats and finish the repairs which I plan to have done by spring Im hoping next year to rack up the miles.

Help from people more experienced than I would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

This forum may be more appropriate to your model:

• Evo incl Softails MY1984-1999 EVO - Harley Davidson Forums (hdforums.com)

 

Thanks I never even saw this forum. Im gonna check it out.

 

IMHO... I would take care of the needs, then ride it a bit before doing the wants...

For every bike that I have ever bought, I had a list in my head of modifications that I felt I needed, before I ever road it..

In every case, the priorities of what mods to make and the timing/speed to make the modifications changed after I rode the bike...

Enjoy the new bike.....!