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Old 03-19-2019, 01:54 PM
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almost "there".....



The wiring is proving to be tricky to get crammed in that small space. My push button fuses are just a bit too big. I might try something else and also shorten the harness as much as possible. Then it's fluids, lights and we're going for a stroll!
 
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Looking really good Dude.

You could almost "clear coat" it like it is.

I think the seat will be the first thing you change.
 
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Looking really good Dude.

You could almost "clear coat" it like it is.

I think the seat will be the first thing you change.
thanks man! yeah, we’ll see on the seat hahahaha
 
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Just went with a single throttle cable? What throttle piece did you use?
 
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Just went with a single throttle cable? What throttle piece did you use?
Yeah, it works totally fine with one cable. It's actually a throttle piece from Lowbrow Customs. I think it was $20.
 
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Yeah, it works totally fine with one cable. It's actually a throttle piece from Lowbrow Customs. I think it was $20.
If it's the one with the white plastic sleeve, Im gonna tell you now - save up $100 for the biltwell whisky throttle, or the cheaper TC Bros version. I had a cheap throttle like that for a while on my bike, and it got stuck wide open one day. Not a fun time. The plastic groove that guides the cable will wear down over time. The Biltwell/TCB version is all metal, and much higher quality.
 
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@theonlychrisj Thanks man, I've got a metal throttle sleeve to go with it. Seems smooth as butter but I'll keep my eye on it.
 
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Originally Posted by theonlychrisj
If it's the one with the white plastic sleeve, Im gonna tell you now - save up $100 for the biltwell whisky throttle, or the cheaper TC Bros version. I had a cheap throttle like that for a while on my bike, and it got stuck wide open one day. Not a fun time. The plastic groove that guides the cable will wear down over time. The Biltwell/TCB version is all metal, and much higher quality.
Exile Cycles makes the best one in my opinion. It has been on my Wide Glide for maybe 10 years, never an issue except to lube it up every couple of years. Takes 5 minutes, good as new.
 
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Damn fine job, it looks great.
 
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