DIY Cheap Mods
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 142
Likes: 27
From: Guam
5-buck upgrade
So I have a 2015 fatboy and added a few things to it. Me and my friends noticed that my truck-lite headlight is barely noticeable/visible during daytime even when my HD custom auxillary light is ON. My Aux lights have cree led in it and my turn signals are dynamic ringz from custom dynamics. This is one of the reasons why I don't want to upgrade YET my auxillary lights with truck-lite 4.5" spots. But im thinking maybe the daymaker 4.5" spot lamps will do better. (in black so that I have the smoked-them for all my lights.
With stock HD halogens:
With Truck-lite 27270C led headlights:
I then a added a 24" 30leds sideshine led strips from ebay that cost me 10 bucks for a pair.
I already have the frenched trim ring that is why I don't want to buy the 80+ dollars kuryakyn trim ring to at least add daytime visibility. I tried the ebay led strips first so that if I feel that it is tacky then I can just easily remove it and will not lose money that much. I tapped and soldered them on the truck-lites which are fortunately labeled as to where the ground and low-beam wires are. I think I just might have to keep them for awhile.
With stock HD halogens:
With Truck-lite 27270C led headlights:
I then a added a 24" 30leds sideshine led strips from ebay that cost me 10 bucks for a pair.
I already have the frenched trim ring that is why I don't want to buy the 80+ dollars kuryakyn trim ring to at least add daytime visibility. I tried the ebay led strips first so that if I feel that it is tacky then I can just easily remove it and will not lose money that much. I tapped and soldered them on the truck-lites which are fortunately labeled as to where the ground and low-beam wires are. I think I just might have to keep them for awhile.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 429
Likes: 4
From: St Clair County
So I have a 2015 fatboy and added a few things to it. Me and my friends noticed that my truck-lite headlight is barely noticeable/visible during daytime even when my HD custom auxillary light is ON. My Aux lights have cree led in it and my turn signals are dynamic ringz from custom dynamics. This is one of the reasons why I don't want to upgrade YET my auxillary lights with truck-lite 4.5" spots. But im thinking maybe the daymaker 4.5" spot lamps will do better. (in black so that I have the smoked-them for all my lights. With stock HD halogens: With Truck-lite 27270C led headlights: I then a added a 24" 30leds sideshine led strips from ebay that cost me 10 bucks for a pair. I already have the frenched trim ring that is why I don't want to buy the 80+ dollars kuryakyn trim ring to at least add daytime visibility. I tried the ebay led strips first so that if I feel that it is tacky then I can just easily remove it and will not lose money that much. I tapped and soldered them on the truck-lites which are fortunately labeled as to where the ground and low-beam wires are. I think I just might have to keep them for awhile.
Nice! and welcome to the HD forum. !
Advanced
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 98
Likes: 4
From: Brooksville, FL
Another garage door opener Mod
Used Part number2106-0151 from NAMZ Custom cycle Products
This is the water proof momentary switch used on Road Kings for OD switching
Pre wired keychain garage door opener with tails
Drilled hole in Console near gas tank
Attached momentary switch used caps to twist wires together (to make battery changes easier)
Used Mastic tape to attach opener case to front of inside f console
DONE
Used Part number2106-0151 from NAMZ Custom cycle Products
This is the water proof momentary switch used on Road Kings for OD switching
Pre wired keychain garage door opener with tails
Drilled hole in Console near gas tank
Attached momentary switch used caps to twist wires together (to make battery changes easier)
Used Mastic tape to attach opener case to front of inside f console
DONE
Doing this but on my helmet
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 562
Likes: 135
From: Lake of the Ozarks
So I was toying around with some different options for my air cleaner cover and I came across a pretty cool idea to just remove the cover and use a CD as an insert. Being a big Van Halen fan, I decided to search for the appropriate design to compliment my '06 Deluxe. Cost was about $.05.
I painted the nut black to match the design.
I painted the nut black to match the design.
5th Gear
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
anyone know how to hide brake module under a mustang seat
was thinking bout removing section on rear fender where flasher and stuff is located to fit badlands and brake xp module cant sit it under seat because seat sits on it with mustang tour seat. Heard people using ecm trays but I have a 1996 springer and no tray for that any DIY for this issue or hiding stuff under seats
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 10,374
Likes: 518
From: Southern Arizona
sorry but I don't like it either. go back to the original
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Moore, Oklahoma
For my 2" tank lift, I took a metal shelf bracket, cut it, and ground it to "Tombstone" shape with my angle grinder, drilled two holes in each 2" apart. Bought two bolts, two nylon lock nuts, and a bag of washers. Simple install. Remove original front tank bolt, lift tank, install lift brackets and bolts with lock nuts in the tank, use original bolt and nut for the bottom. Stacked the washers 1" high and added superglue. Used that for the rear lift.
less than 20.00 invested. Beats the hell out of 50-70.00 from ebay.
less than 20.00 invested. Beats the hell out of 50-70.00 from ebay.