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The only thing higher at the front is the tank. I did a DK 3" lift adding 14" apes using CVO risers mounted on 10 degree angled bushings so the speedo would clear the tank.
Very nice mods!!! Where did you get the tank chrome trim? I want one and a tank lift!!! Thanks
Very nice mods!!! Where did you get the tank chrome trim? I want one and a tank lift!!! Thanks
For the lift, check out DK Custom, one of our sponsors here. I did the 3" lift but to do that you must find a way to increase clearance between the tank and speedometer once the tank is lifted. There are at least 2 ways to do this. You can reverse the stock risers so the tops turn forward, or you can do as I did and use angled bushings (Dennis Kirk) under short straight risers. The method you choose will depend on what bars you use / retain. You'll also have to install the longer crossover gas line which DK provides with their lift kit.
The Dash is a HD Blackline Dash which comes in black and which I sent away to have chromed.
Here is a copy of the post from this thread which I used to order the necessary parts. Note that you will need to replace the top plate for the Blackline dash to fit:
So long story short, I found out that instead of making a custom welded tab like johnnycondo did, you could purchase a new top plate (Part # 60900001) to replace the factory one currently installed on your bike which is (Part # 60900003 - fyi, HD has the wrong part number for the Breakout Top Plate listed in its system, trust me when I say you do NOT have 60900001 installed on your bike like their parts catalog/online catalogs would suggest, you have 60900003 installed on your Breakout). So if you want to do this mod, order Part # 60900001 and you'll be good to go.
Here are the parts needed:
Console 71340-11 $150 USD
Trim insert 72775-11 $15 USD
Inst. Moulding 71576-08a (need 2 of these) $5 USD x 2 = $10 USD
Top Plate 60900001 $45 USD
The OEM Tank badges on the Whiskey Amber BO's are a real eyesore. They're RED !! I replaced mine with the ones you see which I found on E-bay. I think they're OEM from a trike. Frankly, I think the tank looks great with no badge at all.
By the way,, if you elect to do the tank mods the way I did, (Short straight risers & angled bushings), the resulting position of the speedo housing will be directly in front of, and near to, the gap left between the tank channel and the back bone after the tank is lifted. To me the gap is no big deal anyway but some riders dislike it to the point that they're loath to do the lift, as they'd like, because of it. Anyhow, keeping the riser mounted speedo housing directly in front of the gap does a great job of camouflaging it. Thought I'd just mention that.
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long story short guy doing powder coating was suppose to replace speedo housing/risers but only replaced risers I was mad at 1st but kind of like the contrast...its different.
I just ordered the TargetTune add on for my PV today- looking forward to getting it. but, I have to weld on some 18mm bungs (comes in the Target Tune kit), so that will be the only real hassle. Or maybe I'll get some different pipes, we'll see.
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long story short guy doing powder coating was suppose to replace speedo housing/risers but only replaced risers I was mad at 1st but kind of like the contrast...its different.
Thanks, yea that's exactly what I thought easy to get the risers off to powder later, those riser are cool but I need some pullback.
That target tune looks cool, keep us updated. I had the power vision on a v rod awesome tool!
Yeh I hear ya, the short risers look like they require really long arms, bars with a lot of pullback, or an "extra reach" seat. heh. If you're an NBA player though, its probably perfect
The PV has been a very good tool- some shortcomings, sure, but every tuner product has it's pro and con. I had to learn Delphi tuning to really get the most out of it. The Target Tune add on should provide the missing piece that is needed to get an optimized performance tune and keep it that way- without a lot of hassle. I'll definitely post up my impressions / results.
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Feb 13, 2015, 01:41 PM
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