View Poll Results: Should one modify before initial pick up
Yes Go Nuts
8
32.00%
NEVER!!! you can only truly know what needs to be done after getting properly acquainted.
17
68.00%
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Pre mod?
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
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From: Geneva, Switzerland
The idea was that I'm pretty sure I want to put on some 12" apes kinda like the ones this guy put
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ZoN...eature=related
and if they are on before i leave the dealer, then
a) that IS stock since that's where I started
and more importantly
b) my wife thinks that's the way the bike came
as far as the pipes etc, I'll wait until the 1k service and go with the full stage 1 or more...but that's for another thread
I do agree that riding stock for a while is probably best, but then again, I'm not talking about major things...also, I'm pretty sure I'll be leaving the dealer and heading straight to the other closest dealer which keeps things like pegs and bar ends in stock...that's about a 40 min ride, so judging by what I've read on here, I'll even have time to fuel up a couple of times and decide i need a different gas cap
12-4 to leave it stock so far
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ZoN...eature=related
and if they are on before i leave the dealer, then
a) that IS stock since that's where I started
and more importantly
b) my wife thinks that's the way the bike came
as far as the pipes etc, I'll wait until the 1k service and go with the full stage 1 or more...but that's for another thread
I do agree that riding stock for a while is probably best, but then again, I'm not talking about major things...also, I'm pretty sure I'll be leaving the dealer and heading straight to the other closest dealer which keeps things like pegs and bar ends in stock...that's about a 40 min ride, so judging by what I've read on here, I'll even have time to fuel up a couple of times and decide i need a different gas cap
12-4 to leave it stock so far
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,757
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From: Central Florida
Oh yeah go ahead an add those Mods for first pickup,,
The Dealer and the bank will love you for the extra finance intrest
your gonna pay for the next three or four years for that extra
300 dollar do dad thats now gonna cost ya 350 including Intrest.
Hmmm Lets see,,a 15,000 dollar bike,,,add 3,000 in add ons,,
yeah thats about 750 more in Intrest for stuff you will probably change after
a year or two.
The Dealer and the bank will love you for the extra finance intrest
your gonna pay for the next three or four years for that extra
300 dollar do dad thats now gonna cost ya 350 including Intrest.
Hmmm Lets see,,a 15,000 dollar bike,,,add 3,000 in add ons,,
yeah thats about 750 more in Intrest for stuff you will probably change after
a year or two.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 274
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From: Menomonie, WI
Its a Skid Lid model U-70. Mine has some pin striping and a Iron cross on the top. I like it. It kinda looks like a skateboard helmet
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 23
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From: Los Angeles
Hi LouEyez,
I agree with the posts here that you should wait till you know your bike. I'm a new rider and I didn't do my research like you did. I just went out, bought a bike, and the after market parts that I want to put on. I ended up returning a few items and I think I could have bought at cheaper prices if I have done my research online. So, if I can go back I would just ride it stock for a few months or at least get to know my bike before I jump on the mods. This is my 2cent.
Have fun and enjoy your bike.
LABoy
I agree with the posts here that you should wait till you know your bike. I'm a new rider and I didn't do my research like you did. I just went out, bought a bike, and the after market parts that I want to put on. I ended up returning a few items and I think I could have bought at cheaper prices if I have done my research online. So, if I can go back I would just ride it stock for a few months or at least get to know my bike before I jump on the mods. This is my 2cent.
Have fun and enjoy your bike.
LABoy
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 222
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From: Geneva, Switzerland
I took delivery of my 48 today...yes i have parts on order, and yes the accessories encyclopedia they gave me on delivery has been fingered quite extensively, but i'm glad i brought her home that way...
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Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 950
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From: ENGLAND
how did you get on with that seat , it killed my **** , the leather saddle was even worse ,do not get one of those , love the look of the bike though , must admit its a cool tool , but i still bought a nightster , not sure why , it was a close thing , ive done 2000 miles since new in may , and apart from changing to an 883 iron seat , (looks the same but more padding ) its still standard , ive also got a list , but back and front springs will be next then slip ons , its all good , have fun and be safe
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