Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Winter mods completed

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 07:44 PM
  #1  
SHOAT's Avatar
SHOAT
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
From: Clarkesville, GA
Default Winter mods completed

Yesterday I finished the last of themods I had planned for this winter.
Mods completed were:
-Replaced 2006 Dyna Low handlebars with 2007 XL1200 Low
handlebarsfor an additional 1" pullback.
- Installed Sundowner seat.
- Installed Brake light/Running light/Turn signal conversion kit.
- Replaced standard height HD windshield (plastic) with Memphis
Shades compact (15") windshield (plastic).
- Installed set of Easy Brackets.
- Installed set of Leather UP leather saddlebags. Look kinda
cheap (and they were) but they will do for now.

Previous mods included Relocated Turn signals and Cycle Shack Tapered Slip on mufflers.

Thoughts or suggestions?
 
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 11:35 PM
  #2  
MayhemMike's Avatar
MayhemMike
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: Winter mods completed

Productive winter
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:15 AM
  #3  
hogsport's Avatar
hogsport
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,060
Likes: 0
From: Gahanna, OH
Default RE: Winter mods completed

You have been busy - loks good. Two questions
Did you rigid nount the bags?
Do you need to exgtend wiring/cables for the 120 low bars? - I think that may be my next mod if I don't have to replace too much
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:36 AM
  #4  
JosephGarcia's Avatar
JosephGarcia
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,225
Likes: 4
From: fegfsg
Default RE: Winter mods completed

it looks like alot of other sporties, but as long as its comfortable and does everything you need it to, ill praise that.
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 09:39 PM
  #5  
cosmicHD's Avatar
cosmicHD
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,388
Likes: 2
Default RE: Winter mods completed

I like the bags. Those are a good size for the bike. What do they measure (L x W x D)?
 
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2008 | 10:11 PM
  #6  
SHOAT's Avatar
SHOAT
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
From: Clarkesville, GA
Default RE: Winter mods completed

hogsport -
The bags are mounted with Easy Brackets. The bags bolt to the brackets and the brackets arequick-disconnect. The brackets have a key-hole slots that mount onslotted spacers installed on the fender rail bolts.

All that was needed to mount the XL1200 Low bars was a longer brake line and to reroute the throttle cables outside the triple tree instead of through it.

cosmicHD -
The bags are 14" wide, 12" high and 5½" deep. If I had it to do again, I'd go with the Saddleman Drifter bags.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
NickCats
Dyna Glide Models
13
Aug 13, 2020 08:15 AM
nightsterept
Dyna Glide Models
12
Nov 4, 2018 01:51 AM
Herbkell
2014-2024 Touring Models
4
May 22, 2014 12:36 AM
rojuwi
Softail Models
6
Nov 7, 2011 09:50 PM
BluesJopo
Softail Models
8
Jun 25, 2006 02:29 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:15 AM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE