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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Just for fun list your mods. List the bike you started with, where you are now, and what you plan to do this year and a picture of your past and current bike if you have them. I'll throw out a general format and lets see if we can make this the biggest thread in the Sporty forum.

Started with:
2001 883C Sportster bare bone stock

Now:
Chromed HD Fork Sliders, Custom painted front fender, Drag Specialties Flame billet mirrors, Kuryakyn Flame grips, Custom painted stretch tank, HD "Live to ride" gas caps, Left side ignition, HD Solo seat, HD "Live to ride" Clutch inspection cover,HD Chrome Oil filter, Screamin Eagle spark plug wires, Kuryakyn Flame Rear Brake pedal, Kuryakyn Flame shifter pedal, KuryakynFlame foot pegs (all 4), HD Chrome Battery cover, HD Chrome oil tank cover, BassaniPro Street II pipes, Screamin Eagle Air Cleaner,Lick's CyclesCustom 10" short shocks, Custom painted rear bobtail fender, Custom sidemount lighted license plate holder, HD Turn signal relocation kit, HD sissy bar and backrest, HD "Live to ride" caliper covers, HD Chromeelectrical bracketcover, Carb rejetted 45/180

This year:
1250 conversion, Duece turnsignals front and rear, Z style drag bars, Struts to replace shocks, Springer style seat

Then:


Now:
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Ok here goes....

Started with:
2005 883 Custom that already had a quick release windshield, stage 1 done with SE A/C and SE II slip ons and rejet,sissy bar with pad installed and a luggage rack.


Now:
New grips and foot pegs,chrome extended headlight bezel, Mustang vintage studded 2 piece seat with the leather studded tank and fender bibs, shorter sissy bar, Willie and Max studded compact slant saddlebags, chrome side horn, skull shaped gas cap, laydown chrome license plate holder.

This year:
1250 conversion and hopefully AME wide glide chopper front end.

Then:


Now:
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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That tank is awesome. Where did you get it? Do you have a part number?
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Then: 2006 sportster 883 custom, right off showroom floor

Now: Metzler tires, Custom chrome rims, 21x2.15 front, 18x3.50 rear, black pulley, 32" drag bars, front signal relocation, removed relfectors, Vance and Hines ShortShots, Progressive Suspension Rear Lowering Shocks, SE Air Cleaner, Stage 1 Jet Kit, Harley Davidson Brawler Solo Seat, Kuryakyn LED Taillight, Harley Davidson smoke and red lenses for turn signals, Harley Davidson Headlight Trim, Drag Specialties Curved Laydown License Plate.

Future: Chrome rotors to match rims, Chrome pulley cover installed, paint gas tank with different trim and different stickers. 1200 Kit and black out motor.

Then:


Now:

 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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then-stock 2006 1200c.NOW-Tappet block cover,enricher **** cover,temp gauge,headbolt cover kit,buckshot collection timer cover,derby and air cleaner,side cover wing tips,regulator cover,front axle nut cover,upper and lowerbelt guards chrome,pivot bolt cover,rear axle cover,chrome sprocket cover,progressive 412's,master cylinder cover,sportster hand grips,drag bars, stainless lines,billet brake line clip,rear brake reservoir cover,relocated front lights,visor style headlamp trim,turn signal visor kit,smoked lens,laydown plate,chrome and rubber footpegs and shifter peg,clutch cable dust cover.badlander seat.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Utz I love that buckshot collection. I would like to get the derby and timer covers from that collection. Any close up pics of them on your bike?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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hope this works
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Damn that looks good. I want it... NOW!
I think they would go good with the studded stuff on mine.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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Thanks allot ,they would look good on yours.Not cheap derby cover-89.95,timer cover-44.95,air cleaner-89.95.But they look good so what the hell.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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ORIGINAL: DaveJ

That tank is awesome. Where did you get it? Do you have a part number?
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Thanks Dave. Carter Custom Creatons on eBay Motors.. do a search for his seller name CarterCustomCreations
 
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