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I guess it depends on the weight of the rider.
I weighed 170 when I got my 80 inch 1986 FXSTC and never felt a need to mod the engine.
I now weigh 150 and still no need on my 96 inch.
I had speed bikes and got that out of my system when I turned 29 and got my FXSTC.
I weighed 170 when I got my 80 inch 1986 FXSTC and never felt a need to mod the engine.
I now weigh 150 and still no need on my 96 inch.
I had speed bikes and got that out of my system when I turned 29 and got my FXSTC.
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im just 200lbs and the bike is plenty fast for me. I could get a set of carlinis but would not have the $$ to finish the project. If I go with a set from Hill Country Customs, I can get them wired up, with factory ends, new hand controls new throttle, idle, clutch and brake line for about $700. Should take less than a day to put on.
I'll try and find a better route for that breather line, my goal was to just get it away from the bike. If figured I had the hose line, may as well use it so it would not look like crap.
I'll try and find a better route for that breather line, my goal was to just get it away from the bike. If figured I had the hose line, may as well use it so it would not look like crap.
You are going to love ape hangers. I put a 4" riser on mine and it really helped my lower back. A hypercharger looks cool but it's not really a performance mod. They don't flow much better than stock although it is a slight improvement. Brakes are never a bad idea. And a fairing will make longer rides less stressful on your neck,and they look cool. Then you can put a stereo in,gauges.
The apes will be your best comfort mod. How's your seat. A mustang seat is always money well spent. My stock seat wasn't bad,at least I didn't think so,until I plopped my rear into a mustang. They are just awesome.
Enjoy doing your mods. It's always fun to wrench on your own bike. It adds the the feeling of ownership. Making the bike yours.
The apes will be your best comfort mod. How's your seat. A mustang seat is always money well spent. My stock seat wasn't bad,at least I didn't think so,until I plopped my rear into a mustang. They are just awesome.
Enjoy doing your mods. It's always fun to wrench on your own bike. It adds the the feeling of ownership. Making the bike yours.
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Shredding Rubber - always done my own work on my bike, no engine rebuilds or anything.. luckily. Dealerships around here have a shitty reputation and have not had any recomendations for an independant shop. Besides I enjoy doing it.
Yes the brakes make sense...but asa previous poster said... mine work fine so I would just be replacinf for the sake of it. I think I have talked myself into the Apes..I think the fairing is just too much $ to do it right so I'll skip it. I have two seats, my everyday and my long ride one so I'm covered there.
Astark - nice ride man, think I will go a little higher with the apes.
Thanks for all the input.
Yes the brakes make sense...but asa previous poster said... mine work fine so I would just be replacinf for the sake of it. I think I have talked myself into the Apes..I think the fairing is just too much $ to do it right so I'll skip it. I have two seats, my everyday and my long ride one so I'm covered there.
Astark - nice ride man, think I will go a little higher with the apes.
Thanks for all the input.
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