Finally got my bike back together!
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Puget Sound, WA
How much work was it to disassemble the transmission? I'd like to have the case on my 883L finished in a similar fashion.
I had one of those, and big plans for it, until my accident. Afterwards, I traded it in on a 2014 Superlow with ABS.
FYI, it started out as a 2008 XL1200N Nightster in Black.
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From: Frozelandia, Minnysota
Not crazy about the blue on my 1200C, and now I think I know what should replace it. I think red looks good with chrome, too, and with the blacked out motor, think it would work just fine. Nice pics. Even if they might cost me... 
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: 43054
So, I spent the past several weeks having my engine cases powder coated. I had the rocker covers (upper and lower) done, the primary cover, sprocket cover, cam cover, and derby cover. The rest of the engine I prepped and then painted with the Harley factory texture black paint.
At the same time I also installed the ever so popular Vance & Hines short shorts. I also removed my fenders and tank and had them custom painted by my painted who did them candy apple red but used Harley Hard Candy paint. So, in the photos you can't tell but up close and in the sun the paint is nothing but pure red metallic sparkle, it really looks mind blowing!
I also installed forward controls, the LED rear taillight, and that's about it. Next up is an air intake, a DynoJet Power Vision, some Ohlins rear shocks, and a few other goodies.
Anyways, hopefully you guys like the way it's coming along so far!
FYI, it started out as a 2008 XL1200N Nightster in Black.
At the same time I also installed the ever so popular Vance & Hines short shorts. I also removed my fenders and tank and had them custom painted by my painted who did them candy apple red but used Harley Hard Candy paint. So, in the photos you can't tell but up close and in the sun the paint is nothing but pure red metallic sparkle, it really looks mind blowing!
I also installed forward controls, the LED rear taillight, and that's about it. Next up is an air intake, a DynoJet Power Vision, some Ohlins rear shocks, and a few other goodies.
Anyways, hopefully you guys like the way it's coming along so far!
FYI, it started out as a 2008 XL1200N Nightster in Black.
Iron is that a decal on the tank that you added after you painted it? I am getting ready to paint my tank and was unsure if I was going to leave it clear.
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Cruiser
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From: Salem, OR
No decal. My painter painted the lettering on the tank and then put several layers of clearcoat over the top. He used a stencil for the letters obviously.
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What do you guys think about one of these for the air intake?
https://www.denniskirk.com/hyperchar...prd/185557.sku
https://www.denniskirk.com/hyperchar...prd/185557.sku
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Chicago
PumpIron I was meaning to ask you if your fender is chopped. It almost doesnt seem like it is. I'm asking because mine is not and I'm about to buy the so called "Chopped Fender Tail Light Kit" from HD thats $99.95, but I saw one on Amazon for $42.99 and I could buy the 2 Pin housing, three-way 73103-96BK and 3 Harness, interconnect 70683-08 parts for about $12 bucks at the dealer.Sorry Im blabbing back to my question if your fender is not chopped is the light visible or does it point down more than anything lighting up the wheel more? IS IT WORTH IT if the fender is not chopped?
HD
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...edge-light-kit
Amazon (It says it wont fit a 14', but i feel like giving it a shot)
HD
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...edge-light-kit
Amazon (It says it wont fit a 14', but i feel like giving it a shot)
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Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Salem, OR
PumpIron I was meaning to ask you if your fender is chopped. It almost doesnt seem like it is. I'm asking because mine is not and I'm about to buy the so called "Chopped Fender Tail Light Kit" from HD thats $99.95, but I saw one on Amazon for $42.99 and I could buy the 2 Pin housing, three-way 73103-96BK and 3 Harness, interconnect 70683-08 parts for about $12 bucks at the dealer.Sorry Im blabbing back to my question if your fender is not chopped is the light visible or does it point down more than anything lighting up the wheel more? IS IT WORTH IT if the fender is not chopped?
HD
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...edge-light-kit
Amazon (It says it wont fit a 14', but i feel like giving it a shot)
Amazon.com: Areyoushop Chopped Fender Edge LED Taillight for Harley Iron 883 Xl883n Xl1200n Xl1200v Smoke: Automotive
HD
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...edge-light-kit
Amazon (It says it wont fit a 14', but i feel like giving it a shot)
Amazon.com: Areyoushop Chopped Fender Edge LED Taillight for Harley Iron 883 Xl883n Xl1200n Xl1200v Smoke: Automotive
The LED taillight that I have on mine (which is the OEM Harley taillight) points down ever so slightly but not much at all in all honesty. That being said, I've checked it out from behind and it's more than visible in the day and night, not a worry there.
Lastly, I looked around before I bought this LED taillight from Harley. There are knock offs of it on eBay, Amazon, etc. and while they look identical and presumably will bolt on just as easy as the Harley one, I question whether or not they include all the little connectors and such that come with the Harley taillight.
I didn't want to play a guessing game so I just dropped the money and got the factory Harley one (if you order it from Kutter HD online it's about $70 I believe). The factory Harley taillight (the one on my bike) plugs right in. I installed it in about 5 minutes (once the fender was removed) so it was really one of those no-brainer type deals!
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From: Salem, OR
Here ya go:
http://www.kutterharleyonline.com/ha...t-kit-68000105
Much cheaper from these guys (everything they sell from Harley is much cheaper) and if you order some other things and make the order $100 or more it's free shipping!
No affiliation with them at all, I just order all my Harley parts from these guys since their prices are better than any of the Harley dealers out there, by quite a bit!
http://www.kutterharleyonline.com/ha...t-kit-68000105
Much cheaper from these guys (everything they sell from Harley is much cheaper) and if you order some other things and make the order $100 or more it's free shipping!
No affiliation with them at all, I just order all my Harley parts from these guys since their prices are better than any of the Harley dealers out there, by quite a bit!