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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 04:56 PM
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I decided to make some changes to my Breakout and document them here.
It came from dealer with upgraded HD grips and HD sissy bar with backrest. I purchased bike from Killer Creek HD in Roswell, GA. Smooth transaction and would recommend them. Bike was shipped through Uship service. It's like a bidding site for shipping. Got a good price offered to me and here she is after delivery.














 
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And the boxes of upgrades start appearing at house.





 
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Started with changing out stock exhaust for a Vance & Hines 2 into 2 Big Radius exhaust. Then added a RSD Clarity Air Cleaner








 
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Decided to add some safety modifications. Added HD daymaker headlight. Then added Custom Dynamics LED Bullet Ring Turn Lights and Tail Lights.





 
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I decided I wanted chrome wheels. I did some research and decided on Sport Chrome from California. I contacted them and they were informative. I decided to do a package with chromed wheels, chromed pulley, and polished rotors. And they do have a discount for forum members. I thought the packing was very good and the product looked even better. But I'll let other judge the pictures.
































 
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Here she is after the wheel install and a detailing at home by me. I used Pinnacle Synergy Black Label polish and Surface coating followed by Wolfgang Fuzion wax. I think the shine produced is second to none. And best of all, you can coat it with a layer of wax if you chose. A lot of paint sealants will not let you do this as the wax will not adhere to the coating.


























 
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Would love any feedback. The only modification not seen is the addition of the HD Alarm Siren. The stock alarm only flashes lights. Like that will stop anyone. So I added the siren component. Now I have an alarm sound and flashing lights.
 
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beautiful ride. Love the Breakout but just wasn't comfortable on it. But it is Badass.....
 
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I like it, the wheels, pulley, rotors look sharp.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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Thanks for the compliments. I liked the Breakout from the first time I saw one on the showroom. I rode it and was hooked. Just waited until I could get a good deal on one. I went from a Sportster to the Breakout. What a difference.


I do like the wheel, pulley and rotor. I was going to change to the chrome lower forks, but now not so sure. I think I am liking the black stock lower forks at present after seeing them with the wheels.
 
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