Originally Posted by nathan-hd48

Yes, I resurfaced an old thread.

I thought it would be fun to see what I did, and didn't do, many years later. And, there is still a (short) list of things left to do.






I'll start from the front and move towards the rear as far as modifications. Unless noted, all were installed by myself or with an extra set of hands from dear-old-dad.

• Firestone tires -- done by a professional
• Custom Dynamic LED turn signals and headlight
• Progressive Suspension shocks
• DK Custom fork wrap
• Fork boots (Need to be replaced) -- done by a professional, when the tires were installed
• Removed front fork reflectors
• DIY front fender lift (Necessary with the Firestone, it was rubbing at high speeds. Not visible in this photo. I can share details if anyone is curious -- cost about $3)
• Turn signal relocation
• Biltwell handlebar/grips
• Artist painted 3.3 gal tank
• USB cable installed under tank
• DK Custom tank lift and coil relocation
• HD black rocker covers
• HD black derby and inspection cover
• Sik Pipes exhaust with DEI heat shield
• Figure Machine intake
• Vance and Hines FP3
• Custom timing cover
• Joker Machine pegs and shifter (JM doesn't require shaving the clevis)
• RSD sprocket cover
• RSD seat
• Antigravity lithium battery
• Removed belt guard
• Progressive Suspension rear shocks
• Removed rear fender plastic and reflectors
• Kuryakyn side mount license plate with LED
• Edward Ritchie custom sissy bar
• Custom Dynamic rear lights
• HD fender edge light

Coming soon...

• HD front and rear axle covers
• Kinetic handlebars
• Magnum shielding brake line
• Biltwell grips
• HD black oil bezel cover

Removed Modifications

• Removed the solo seat -- wasn't comfortable
• Removed first sissy bar -- wasn't ideal for how I was using it
• Removed first (broken) fender edge light -- see above

Happy to answer questions about any of the changes. It's been a journey.

Originally Posted by DrewBone

^^^ THIS ^^^

Ride your 48 bone stock for at least 6 months and get used to it's characteristics. In the interim, you'll have time to locate, buy, and pour through an HD Service Manual for it, becoming learned in the ways of routine maintenance, repair, and where everything is and what it does. This initial time off from modding will also allow you to become further edjumicated on what's out there in the way of aftermarket exhaust components/systems, intakes, bars, seats, grips, tires, LED lighting, etc., so when the time DOES come for your mods, you'll be able to make an informed decision on what to buy. All this familiarity prior to spending will not only give you the smarts, but will save you GOBS of money too.

I say the above because sooooooo many people, after getting their nice new bike, have been too quick to jump onto the "mod train" without a whole lot of forethought into each item. And when you don't give things the proper thought before purchasing, i.e., making the infamous "impulse buy", you end up making "mistakes" - which usually means you end up "not really" liking it, and losing money selling them for a loss.

I'll admit it's hard to resist the mod temptation, especially when you come here and see what Joe Blow did to his bike. But in reality, the idea of "custom" modding is not to get what everybody else has [the classic example of this would be V&H Short Shots], but rather making your ride into an individual expression of what YOU like. If you hang every possible Wille G. Skull aftermarket trinket on your bike what have you really done? You've lost your imagination and filled the coffers at your local stealership that's what!

So definately let the bike sit as it is for a while. Your tastes may indeed change between now and 6 months time, and new products come out all the time, so have some patience for all the "right stuff" - for all the right reasons!

Regards,
=8^)

Originally Posted by nathan-hd48

Quick little video (not sure why the others didn't upload properly!)

Got the Arlen Ness Veloctiy 65 intake installed. I really like it.

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight 2014 (Blacked Out)

Originally Posted by thomassa3

If I'm understanding the Edward Ritchie Etsy right, and seeing your pics right, thats the type A mounting for the sissy bar?

Did you require longer hardware to mount or everything went on ok w/ stock bolts?

Thanks, and awesome lookin scoot!

Originally Posted by nathan-hd48

Yes, it's the type A. I can't recall if I used the stock bolts or not but I'm pretty certain I did. I had a Gasbox sissy bar installed before and I used the bolts which were already there but I can't recall if those were in fact the original bolts or came with the Gasbox bar. Ed is pretty responsive on Etsy (he and I went back and forth as I was getting a custom design) and I'm sure he'd be able to confirm and/or supply hardware. The traveler is such a smart design. Removes the need to add another attachment to most sissy bars.