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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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So I'm pretty sure this is a complete list of what I've done to my '11 Nightster. MY question is what do I do next? I don't have access to many tools and I live in an apartment so I don't have a garage so stuff like chopping the rear fender probably isn't realistic at this point. I also got run over by a cager on my last bike so I think safety stuff like reflectors will stay on the bike haha. Completely open to other suggestions and comments though.

Front fender removed - Roland Sands fork brace installed
DK Customs 2" tank lift with wire tuck and coil/ignition relocation
Vance and Hines Short Shots + fuel pack
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Rich Phillips spring seat and seat pan
front turn signal relocation
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Looking good!

Fill it up, ride it, then fill it up and ride it some more!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by DK Custom
Looking good!

Fill it up, ride it, then fill it up and ride it some more!


What he said ride that bike ride ride ride
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Looking nice! As said, get out there and ride it! Then decide if you need to add anything while cruising around
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 02:08 AM
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i know a lot of people dont like how the speedo looks, just sat there on top, a bit random.
if you feel the same, how about a speedo relocation, or a headlamp visor. i went for the headlamp visor myself.
or maybe you like how it looks.
how does your suspension feel? feel like it needs an upgrade?
ride that bitch and find out.

good luck and keep us updated
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 05:14 AM
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aim your front turn signals towards the front not the sky lol
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:06 AM
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Man that really does look nice. I have done a lot of the same things you have.

You could remove or replace your sprocket and belt covers. You will have a hard time getting to the sprocket with the short shots in front of it though.

Speedo relocation was already thrown out there. I did it pretty cheap but you have to get a replacement handlebar clamp.

I don't know man, you're looking sharp.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by tripn88
aim your front turn signals towards the front not the sky lol
Haha I noticed that in the picture too but it's really not very noticeable when the bike is upright and I'm sitting on it. I was actually thinking about it and they're probably at an angle that's about eye level of cars at the opposite side of an intersection. Maybe I'm just trying to justify it to myself lol
 
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+5 on ride it.
 
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+5 on ride it.
+6!!!!!!
 
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