I just got my bonus!
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I just got my bonus!
Well not exactly yet, I get it in the beginning of next month, but I wanted to ask what you guys thought I should do with my 2,000 extra dollars. I have a 2003 Softail standard and I was thinking about getting new exhaust pipes,the ones I have in mind are the V&H Longshots HS. Does any one have those pipes that could give me some feedback, or any other suggestions on pipes? I would also like to get a new seat (I have a stock seat now and it feels like sitting on a rock after about 50 miles), and new saddle bags (mine are old and tired). Is there anything else you can suggest I get? Thanks in advance for any suggestions or feedback.
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RE: I just got my bonus!
Good advise...but before you do...ditch that stock seat and get yourself a Mustang or Corbin seat...plenty of different styles to chose from between the two companies...I put a Mustang Vintage 2-up on my Standard and it's like a night and day difference...I can ride all day with the Mustang seat no problem...as far as pipes go it's hard to beat V&H. I've got the V&H Straightshot HS and I love the look/sound of 'em...not all that different from the Long Shots but they look better on a FX IMO.Saddlebags??... BAH!...FXST's don't need no stinkin' saddlebags!
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why not take the 2000,....schedule some time off and make a road trip?
why not take the 2000,....schedule some time off and make a road trip?
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RE: I just got my bonus!
The Road Trip does sound like a good idea but me and my dad just took a trip to get my bike from his house tomine, and I won't be able to take time off for a little while longer.As far as saving I am planning on putting a chunk away for later, perhaps the next time I will be able to get off work. Thanks for the feedback.
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RE: I just got my bonus!
I would go for the pipes myself. Actually that is what I done before picking up my bike. Had a couple grand stashed away the OL didn't know about. Ordered up the pipes, stage one with chrome back plate and had it put on before I even brought home the bike. Of course the stock pipes on my bench kinda gave it away a bit.
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RE: I just got my bonus!
You gotta change the seat.
If it bothers you after 50 miles then "it sucks".
I like the Corbin Gunfighter seat I have now, but the Mustang Wide Vintage Solo I had before was more comfy than the Corbin.
Both are 10 times better than the stock Harley seat.
Neither give me a numb butt or tail bone problem.
Slip on exhaust is under $300.
Full exhaust, change air cleaner and Stage 1 is over $1,000.
If it bothers you after 50 miles then "it sucks".
I like the Corbin Gunfighter seat I have now, but the Mustang Wide Vintage Solo I had before was more comfy than the Corbin.
Both are 10 times better than the stock Harley seat.
Neither give me a numb butt or tail bone problem.
Slip on exhaust is under $300.
Full exhaust, change air cleaner and Stage 1 is over $1,000.
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