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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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Default Now comes the fun part!

Now that I have a bike I'm going to keep. The only options I can think of so far..

Chrome backrest

Getting the pipes louder

Chrome oil and batt covers

Rake the front end

Replace the Grips and foot rests

All I can think of for now..
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Sounds like fun to me...
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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I just want to make it my own. OldFenderGuy's old Sportie has the perfect rake!!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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ORIGINAL: Dallastx

I just want to make it my own. OldFenderGuy's old Sportie has the perfect rake!!


 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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Awesome bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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Default RE: Now comes the fun part!

That's all you can think of now...

Ya' gotta get chrome hand controls, switch covers, master cylinder, foot controls, tappet block cover, spark plug cover, chain guard (upper and lower), timing cover, rear brake reservoir, rear pulley cover, rear axle caps,polished rotors...

Of course you have to get some mini apes to go along with that wide glide chopper front end... then you need the s/s cables to make it work...

Then you can think about slowing down... lol

Charlie D.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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That's all you can think of now...

Of course you have to get some mini apes to go along with that wide glide chopper front end... then you need the s/s cables to make it work...

Then you can think about slowing down... lol

Charlie D.
If you go with the optional 41mm AME front end with the chromed lowers it comes with a heavy duty 4-piston front caliper and the Russell stainless braided brake line.

These items do a much better job of stopping the bike at speed than the stock 2-piston caliper.

I agree that a set of bars from a Dyna WideGlide would look great with that front end.

 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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Don't forget mirrors, trimming out the lights, then you'll need some trick paint, C'mon Dallas open that wallet, We'll help you empty it!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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The initial purchase price of any Harley should only be considered a 'down payment'...

The real costs start to accumulate once you being purchasing parts and accessories... [8D]

 
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I'm looking forward to it! I'm sure you all will help steer me in the right direction. Now that the baffles are out, going for a low backrest. That's next on my list.
 
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