Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
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It is bone stock
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5.00%
I've made a few aesthetic changes
7
7.00%
I've made a few changes for comfort
4
4.00%
I've made a few changes for performance (like a Stage I)
8
8.00%
I've done a little of all three (looks, comfort, performance)
66
66.00%
My Sportster is no longer even close to what it was stock!
10
10.00%
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Old May 2, 2016 | 08:33 PM
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Had to throw one down for "My Sportster is no longer even close to what it was stock!" crowd.

My ole sporty has seen the days. 1250 kit, new everything else due to some kid texting. I did upgrade a lot in the process even though it "looks" mostly stock...
 
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Old May 2, 2016 | 09:18 PM
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just counted - up to 16 mods, one more planned. probaly gonna be more not yet planned.
 
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Old May 2, 2016 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dotcom2000
probaly gonna be more not yet planned.

A common theme out here.
 
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Old May 2, 2016 | 09:50 PM
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Just the high points:

V&H Straightshot slip-ons(W158 TTI's, no baffles)
Hammer Performance Impact air cleaner
PowerVision tuner
Tank & handlebars off a 2009 Custom
Progressive 444 13" shocks
Progressive Monotube Fork cartridge kit(Not installed yet)
DK Custom coil and ignition relocation
HD Tach kit
HD Sport windshield
HD leather bags
Custom Dynamics Dynamic Ringz(fork mounted), Red Bullet Ringz on the rear

Still a work in progress, of course.
 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 05:14 AM
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My high points are in my signature. I don't want to make my bike unrecognizable. Just tasteful, functional mods that keep with the spirit of the bike. Next major will be 1200 kit.
 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 01:27 PM
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So Far....

Stage 1 Kit-
-Screaming Eagle Intake
-Vance and Hines Short Shots
-Harley Dyno/ECM Flash

-Passenger Pegs
-Mustang Tripper Solo Seat with Passenger Smooth Rear Seat
-Burley Tall Sissy Bar
-Flipped Mirrors

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De-badge Harley Diamond Ice Bling
DK Customs Outlaw HiFlow 587 Air Cleaner
DK Customs Coil Ignition Relocation Kit
Licks Cycles throw over saddle bags
Passenger peg extensions.
Win the lottery...

 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by HD Or Bust
Win the lottery...

Amen, brother. I voted "stock" but just ordered a whole slew of mods. I could use a little of that right now.

Removed prior owner's mods except V&H short shots, now just waiting on the postman
 
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Old May 3, 2016 | 05:45 PM
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Just a standard looking 2008 Nightster (Saltster) with 100 hp.


Bwana
 
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Voted for "a little of all 3", but hoping to make it to the "nothing like stock" category soon.

Currently:
Smoked/led turn signals front and back
Turn signal relo
Flipped mirrors
Biltwell zed bars
Tank lift
Ignition/coil relo
Big sucker
D&d bobcat exhaust
Power commander
Mustang fastback 2up seat
Roland sands passenger pegs

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Top hand ventures sissy bar

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Suspension upgrade
Brakes upgrade
1200/1250 kit
Cam
Chop the rear fender
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 11:17 PM
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Some very cool bikes!

Mine is a 2009 883l that I rode for 3 years with a budget Stage I and a few comfort oriented mods.

When the wife said she did not want to ride pillion on it anymore I strayed quite a ways from stock with a 1250 upgrade and a bunch of other mods.


 
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