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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 09:22 PM
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I just bought my first Harley. 2007 ultra classic. What are the best upgrades I should start with.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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Handle bars and seat.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 09:31 PM
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whats done to it already? Do you need a stage one? I always start there with my bikes...get it to run and sound right...then I add all the fun stuff to customize.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 09:32 PM
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If it doesn't have some already, I always do exhaust.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2016 | 09:32 PM
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For me, I had to start with riding comfort. Seat, handlebars, windshield. Then on to eq. modes like stage one, LEDs, rims, brakes, etc.

I lived in the Summerville/Monks Corner area about 16 years ago. I bet the area looks nothing like it used to.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 04:53 AM
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If it doesn't have some already, I always do exhaust.
Same here! JR
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 06:37 AM
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Wavekeeper89.
If you're more into comfort than performance, I would do handlebars, seat, etc. Then move on to a Stage I. You can find some parts on this forum under the Classified section. Members sell some good stuff on there. I found some new wheels for a great price on this site...
Congrats on the new ride and be safe.





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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 06:50 AM
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Welcome from your northern neighbor.

Not too sure what you have on your new ride, but make it sound like a Harley, if it doesn't already, with some slip ons. Then get a comfy seat and bars. You can start by sending your seat to Mean City Cycles here in NC (or take a short ride) and they'll make it comfy for you http://www.meancitycycles.com.
 
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Mufflers for more noise.
Lower it for worse handling.
Smaller seat for sore ***.
Apes for goofy look and wobble.
Take reflectors off, black everything out so cars can't see you.
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Why not just ride it and YOU figure out what you want to change???
 
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