Live2Ride

I like the white, but why not pearl instead of denim. I have a black denim and in white it might look like a spray can job.

Pearl white would look classic, matches with the chrome (except the twisted sissy bar and luggage rack, that would have to go (lol)).

Then the tank badge would look cool. Add that springer front end you were talking about and your black problem with the front end is gone.

JMHO

Mike

 

That front end looks awesome! You're bike is really comin' together well. Can't wait to see how it looks after you finish the rest of the mods. Which kit chopper kit is that, and how does it ride compared to stock?

 

I thought about a metallic white, but my reasoning for the denim was the ease of maintainance. I didn't want to have to worry about swirls and stuff. Although, the Sportster I bought for my wife was White Gold Pearl and it didn't really show anything. I guess I'll have to talk to the painter and see what he thinks, and see if he has any other ideas. I got the "ok" from the Mrs to get the flat white because the cost was pretty cheap. However, now the more I think about it, I'm kinda wantin' somethin' more. If I'm gonna paint it, I want it to look like a custom job. Of course that's gonna cost more, so chances are I'm just gonna ride it like it is for a while. Oh and if the twisted stuff comes off, you'll be the first to know.

BTW... Did you get my message?

 

Live2Ride..I have been out for a while, but have been trying to catch up on the posts. You are definitely faced with a tough decision. My opinion? I like where you are going with your bike black. That pic of your bike white is nice and the flames are a very nice idea, but I sure like the black. Of course, I'm afraid that I don't have a good vision on customizing like you do. My vote though is to keep er black. Your bike looks beautiful.

 

Thanks for the compliment! I went out and washed and detailed my bike earlier today after ridin' it around since the weather was so nice, and I think that I'll probably wind up keepin' it black. If I do get a custom paint job, it'll probably wind up having a lot of black in it. I love a clean black Harley. I'm just gonna have to talk to the painter and see if he has any other good ideas for a decent price. If not, I'll just keep it the way it is. At least for a few more years until I can afford something like what I had on my Deuce.

 

A few weeks ago a couple of us were talking about the new Corbin seat for the FXSTC. Mine finally arrived after 5 weeks. Itis thinner and sleeker looking than stock, and sits an inch or so lower and just a bit farther back. This one has braided piping andblue stitching. Both very subtle, you have to be pretty close to notice them. The passenger backrest is a couple of inches higher and farther forward than the stock seat - great news for the wife who was really unhappy with the lack of back support.


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Snowmass,that seat looks great! Have you put any miles on it yet? How does it feel? You're the first person I've seen with that seat.

 

The front end is the AME 9 degree kit. I decided to go 9 instead of 14. I have seen both in person and I liked the look and feel of the 9 better. The Ame kit really does deliver. The ride is very comfortable and the bike takes highway speeds better than stock. The legs are 4' over stock because the bike has been lowered. If you are at stock height then you will want 6' over legs. I checked with my dealer yesterday and they will be done this Tuesday. I will try to get the final pics and dyno tune results posted ASAP. So far I am around 110hp but they aren't done yet.

Leon.

P.S. Snowmass the seat looks great!

 

Thanks L2R. I like the way it looks. I've only put a few miles on it around town to try it out - still pretty cold here in Virginia. Everybody was right, it is very firm. And maybe a little narrower than stock. So I'm counting onCorbin's'high-tech foam' to make this thing comfortable.
Workmanship is about an A-.A couple of details on it aren't perfectly straight,so you can tellthat these are individually hand-made. The driver backrest is outstanding. It folds forward for getting on, springs back up, and is adjustable both fore/aft and tilt. You can mess with it and get it perfect.

Are you still thinking about getting a springer front end? And yeah, after seeing yours in white, I'd say I like the black better.

 

I'm really liking that seat too. The backrest for passenger looks better too. Hmm, I may have to look at this one. Nice pick snowmass.