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Old May 10, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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I don't think this would fall under the DIY or cheap mods sticky but what are some of your best bang for the buck mods you've made? I'm thinking about mods that aren't maybe the cheapest but they work GREAT and are easy to do.

One of mine is the Mini Beast 2 horn. It is Loud and truly plug and play...5 minute install with no relays or install kit like the HD horn.
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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I don't know if this really counts as a mod or not but the best money I have spent so far on my Fatboy would be "The bikers friend". Gives me great back support and plenty of storage. Keeps the nice clean look of the bike and looks a lot better than saddle bags.

http://www.bikersfriend.com/
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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Hands down, my Custom Dynamics LED turn signals and brake light.
Easy install and insanely bright. People don't tailgate anymore...
It should have been one of the first things I did, instead of one of the last.

 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jam436
Hands down, my Custom Dynamics LED turn signals and brake light.
Easy install and insanely bright. People don't tailgate anymore...
It should have been one of the first things I did, instead of one of the last.

Exactly what I was going to say...except I have the run/turn/stop lights. I'm sorry I waited 4 months after I got the bike to do it.
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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Shotgun Shock air suspension system. Yep the BEST one, period!!!
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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In my opinion the best thing you can add to a new bike is a good set of pipes, hi-flow air cleaner and a good tuner.
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Powder coating is cheap and gets rid of the mix match of catalog parts coming out of the crate. Especially the Lo.
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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Right now my samson dual exhaust. Love the sound and look of the fishtails
 
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Old May 10, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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That's a tough one, it depends on what you want to improve, muscle or ride comfort and handling. For power my entire engine. 1 without the other would not be as effective. For cool, comfort and ride, the Shotgun Shock for sure, hands down.
 
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