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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Default 2011 Iron upgrade

Hey folks,

I bought my brand new Iron about a year ago...at that time I knew next to nothing about bikes...if I had known better I wouldn't have bought it but hey ! I got it so might as well **** with it !!!

Until today it was equipped with rigid struts, 16" burly apes, solo seat, a chopped rear fender and that's about it.

Today I started stripping everything down, with a purpose.

-speedo relocation
-coil relocation
-key/ignition relocation
-removal of all plastic possible
-tuck wires underneath tank, so I guess I'll have to do a lift...
-install my power commander
-install new headlight




I have found some cool relocation spots for the key/ignition switch and the coil, using only the modified stock brackets. I will post good pics when I'm done as I'm sure it'll inspire people.

My vance and hines, arlen big sucker kit & white wall tires are in the mail
 
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