Need some ideas to customize
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From: Tyrone, GA
Customizing ideas
Congrats on your new ride. Nothing is inexpensive on customizing. Are you looking for increased performance, handling, looks? One of my friends told me to ride the bike for a month before I did anything because I'd probably change my mind several times about what I wanted to do. That was good advice.
For looks and performance I changed my pipes to V&H 2 into 1 pipes. For pure looks, I moved my turn signals down to the forks and put little visors on them. New bars make a huge difference to comfort and the looks. Bars aren't that expensive unless you have to get all new lines (brake,clutch, etc) Then the price goes up a lot!!
Enjoy your ride and have fun making it your own.
For looks and performance I changed my pipes to V&H 2 into 1 pipes. For pure looks, I moved my turn signals down to the forks and put little visors on them. New bars make a huge difference to comfort and the looks. Bars aren't that expensive unless you have to get all new lines (brake,clutch, etc) Then the price goes up a lot!!
Enjoy your ride and have fun making it your own.
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Sudbury, On
There are a few threads that are mostly picture posts of peoples sportsters. For looks and style mods these are great for ideas. As a new owner they were a great place to get ideas. Just start making a list and hit what you can when you have the cash. I have my list started and I am going to start the mods when I can.
Road Master
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From: Berwick, Pa
Yea, just look around and see what catches your eye and go from there. But remember, many mods aren't exactly cheap. But there are several low budget mods around here that do look good. Ya just gotta keep looking.
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Since you put the Sundowner seat on, go ahead and put the air shocks on now, you'll love the difference in the ride!!
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...d.php?t=597126
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...d.php?t=597126
Road Master
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From: Berwick, Pa
There is a very good write-up with detailed instructions on this forum too.
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Road Warrior
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I wish I had kept my 05 883, They are a great platform to do what ever you want. It is also a very fun bike to ride, enjoy it.
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Did you say inexpensive?? Good luck with that! 
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