Hehhehh! Yeah, sounds like he should have started with the Roadster, not the 48.
HD = high dollar
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its funny you say that; when i initially went to the dealer i wanted to ride a roadster. they didnt have any in stock, but they had this 2018 115th Anniversary 48 that they'd had for a while and wanted to get rid of before 2019, so i got a pretty good deal relative to what a new roadster wouldve cost me..... plus i love the anniversary paint. but you're right--that wouldve saved alot of $$ in the long run. but im enjoying customizing my bike myself and making it "unique".
Originally Posted by tmac00333
I had a 2014 XL1200C one time and I rode it all the time just using the rear passenger pegs. That was the most comfortable
way of riding it.
yep thats what i'm still doing on highways once its in 5th gear... but man i wish i had a 6th lol
anyways this is currently where im at.. decided to go with reduced reach forward's and 13" progressive 412 rear shocks which make the ride near perfect since im only about 5'8" 140lbs... also ditched the short shots and went back to factory headers since the reduced reach brackets wouldnt fit with the SS's.. threw some crusher maverick 2.5" slip on's on there and now the bike finally feels alive.
pics are from before i installed the 13" 412's, i'll take some updated pics soon
I'd be happy to take the forward controls off you hands if you want to part ways with them.
i bought the reduced reach forward controls kit (https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...07-50700026--1) (found it for around $80 on fleabay) and it re-uses all of the original forward control hardware except for the original gear shift rod and the brake rod.. but if you could use 'em, PM me and i'm sure we can help each other out.
This is how the bike is sitting now with the 13" rear 412's... also did the custom dynamics LED turn signals all around with smoked lenses. I'm loving the way its all coming together so far.. now i just need to raise the front a lil bit
Finally got the rearsets! Found a HD set new unopened in the box on FB marketplace for a good price. Just installed them so I'll take better pics in the morning, but here ya go:
Now, time to change handlebars.. Still thinking about going with clip on's, but idk about dealing with relocating all the wiring and cables and brake lines, etc .
Any suggestions? Looking at clip on's, a Clubman, or maybe a drag bar... i want something aggressive enough for me to scrape peg and take corners at higher speeds, but also something thatll be comfortable for all-day rides... Thoughts?
You must be young. I could not sit like that more than a few minutes before my knees would start screaming at me.
So is this to be your Duc-Davidson? Or maybe a Harley-cati?
At my last house my next door neighbor sold his Panterra (yup he had one) and bought a Ducati. He was in his late 50's. Sure surprised me. He did not push the bike like a young guy would but loved to ride it. Even when young, I didn't care for that type of seating position.
Glad you are making this your own style of bike. That is the essence of HD in my opinion, and the sporty is the perfect platform for it.
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